3 Days – PRIMATE TREKKING IN RWANDA

THE TOUR OVERVIEW

STARTS FROM

$4004 / Per Person

DURATION

3 Days

TOUR TYPE

Primate trekking in Rwanda is an adventure of a lifetime; visitors get to see chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys in their natural habitats. It is in the wet rain forests of Nyungwe National Park where you will track the lively swinging chimpanzees in the trees. Volcanoes National Park is renowned for mountain gorillas, with guided tours to bring you face to face with these gentle giants. In the meantime, the vibrant golden monkeys add a flair of excitement with their playful behavior. Diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity make Rwanda be one of the prime destinations for wildlife enthusiasts seeking the primates of this great world.

INCLUSIONS

  • Gorilla permit
  • Golden monkey permit
  • Nyungwe national park entry fees
  • Chimpanzee permit
  • 3days English/French speaking Guide
  • 3days Transport to go and back in 4X4
  • 3days Drinking Bottled Water
  • 3days Lunch
  • Snacks& coffee
  • All taxes

EXCLUSIONS

  • Bank Transfer Charges
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Visa fee
  • Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the inclusions

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day1: Mountain gorilla trekking:

The day will start very early, with pickup scheduled for 4:20 AM and a packed breakfast provided. The drive to the northern province will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the Volcanoes National Park reception. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a cup of coffee while the guide processes your documents (gorilla permit and passport). You will then meet park officials for a brief briefing about the gorilla family you will visit. After the briefing, you will return to the car and drive from the park reception to the park entry, where the trek will begin.

The trek may vary in length—short, medium, or long—depending on the location of the assigned gorilla family.

Once you encounter the gorillas, you will spend a full hour with them in their natural habitat, observing their interactions as they wrestle, roll around, jump, and occasionally bite or hit each other.

After this incredible experience, you will return to the parking area, where our guide will take you for a late lunch. Following lunch, you will be driven to the hotel near bye. where you will spend the night,

Day2: Golden monkey trekking,

You will have an early breakfast before our guide picks you up at 6:30 AM and takes you to the Volcanoes National Park reception. You will be welcomed with a cup of coffee, and the park officials will then group you with other people for a briefing about the golden monkey group, you will visit. After the briefing, you will return to the car and drive from the park reception to the park entry, where the trek will begin.

After this incredible experience, you will return to the parking area, where our guide will then drive to Nyungwe national park, this drive will take up to 5 hours however on your way you will have a stop for lunch.

The guide will then take you to the hotel where you will spend the night and prepare for an early morning trek.

• Day3: chimpanzee trekking

You will wake up early at 5:00 AM for the chimpanzee trek., you will leave the hotel with a packed breakfast. After a drive to the reception area, you will meet the guide, who will brief you on the trek. Guided by experienced rangers, trekkers embark on a journey through lush, dense forest to locate and observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Once you encounter the chimpanzee, you will spend a full hour with them in their natural habitat, the trek provides a unique opportunity to witness these intelligent primates’ behaviors and social interactions up close while playing and jumping from tree branches to another. The experience combines adventure with the chance to learn about conservation efforts and the ecological significance of Nyungwe’s primate population.

 

After the trek, the guide will drive you back to Kigali. The journey, which takes up to 6 hours, will include a stop for a lunch break. This drive marks the end of your 3-day primate trekking adventure.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU ON THIS TRIP

  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Insect repellent
  • Weather-appropriate clothing (long-sleeve shirts for sun, bugs,)
  • Snacks of your preference
  • Passeport

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