4 days Nyungwe national park and volcanoes national park

6 Days Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda Safari

This 4 days Nyungwe national park and volcanoes national park will make your Rwanda safari quite memorable participating in the guided nature walks that will help you watch a number of primate species, and also have rewarding views in the park, you will also participate in the canopy walk in Rwanda which will is a metallic walkway suspended in the trees that will give you exceptional views of the park from an aerial view, you will also get the chance to participate in gorilla trekking in Rwanda and get the opportunity to hike the Virunga mountains in Rwanda that will give you access to the habituated gorilla families in Rwanda and also get to participate in the Dian Fossey which will help you understand more about the efforts of Dian Fossey  and gorilla trekking in  Africa.

Highlights of your safari

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park and canopy walk.

Day 2: Guided nature walk and transfer to volcanoes

Day 3: Gorilla trek in Volcanoes National park

Day 4: Dian Fossey Museum visit and transfer back to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

DAY 1: TRANSFER TO NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK AND CANOPY WALK.

In the morning, you will be picked by the driver from your hotel in Kigali and drive southwards to Nyungwe forest National park. You will have a stopover in Butare, where you will visit the national museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza with lunch en-route. After lunch, you will go on a walking trail that will take you to the Canopy Walk-a swing bridge 50 meters in length that is suspended from large trees. You will be able to see the amazing rainforest with a bird’s eye view, spotting wildlife moving about below you there after connect to your accommodation to spend the evening at leisure.

Dinner and overnight at Gisakura guest house (budget accommodation) Nziza lodge (mid-range accommodation)

DAY 2: GUIDED NATURE WALK AND TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES

Wake up early in the morning have breakfast and get ready to leave the park.before you do, you will participate in a guided nature walk which will give you the opportunity to watch a number of unique flora and fauna in the park, amazing views  with the guide that will make your safari experience quite educational. among the notable species that you will getto watch on your way include he primate species like the hamlyn’s monkey, vervet monkey, dent’s monkey, the chimpanzees and many more after the rewarding experience you will have lunch as you transfer to volcanoes national park through kigali city.

On reaching the park, you will participate in the ibyi’wacu cultural tour which will give you the chance to understand more about the culture of the people of Rwanda to make your safari experience rewarding. You will enjoy their cultural dances, you will also have the chance to observe their different cultural practices among other rewarding features. After the experience you will head back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Gorilla trek in Volcanoes National park

4 days Nyungwe national park and volcanoes national park
Gorilla trekking tours

Gorilla Trekking: Have a light breakfast and grab your packed lunches and set out to the park headquarters at 7 am to get the morning brief before your trek on what to expect, the do’s and don’ts and also get a chance to book your porter and all the hiking gear you may need. Set out into the forest in search of the gorillas. Trek with the rangers for about 2 to 7 hours according to the location of the gorillas. Once you meet these endangered animals, you will be allowed 1 hour to enjoy their presence and it is in this magical hour that you get to take photos and study the lifestyles of the mountain gorillas in their families as they go about their daily routines. Connect back to your accommodation for a late lunch and spend the evening at leisure. You may take on an optional community visit or cultural tour if you are feeling energetic. Get back to the lodge before the sun sets and have dinner and overnight as the night before.

Day 4: Dian Fossey Museum visit and transfer back to Kigali

Dian Fossey Hike & Departure: After breakfast, set out to your 2-hour drive to Kigali with an enroute Dian Fossey museum visit where you will spend about 2 hours learning about the famous gorilla lady with artifacts that belonged to her along with an impression of the Virunga ranges. This is a thrilling walk through the museum. Connect back to Kigali for lunch and if you have more time you may visit the Kimironko market to purchase some local souvenirs for the people back home and also get to interact with the community.

Drop Off: You will be dropped off at your agreed location in Kigali which will mark the end of your trip.

Quotation Includes;

  • Gorilla trekking permit 1500 USD
  • Park entrance fees
  • all accommodation as per itinerary
  • safari van & Fuel
  • Full time English speaking driver/ guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Boat cruise
  • Vehicle entrance fees
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari
  • All activities as indicated
  • All meals as indicated

Excludes;

  • All optional activities as indicated
  • Tips
  • Visa fees