5 Days Rwanda Safari
5 Days Rwanda Safari | Luxury Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Tour
Book an unforgettable 5 Days Rwanda Safari to enjoy Luxury Gorilla & Chimpanzee trekking Tour. Get a five-day glimpse into Rwanda’s wildlife scene with our once-in-a-lifetime itinerary.
You will cover the famous Volcanoes National Park to get up close and personal with the mountain gorillas. Meet the interesting chimpanzees- mankind’s closest relatives in the animal Kingdom. Enjoy sights and sounds of birds, butterflies, and tree species during the canopy walk.
Highlights of 5 Days Rwanda Safari
- Enjoy a walking tour through Kigali’s rich history.
- Follow forest trails through Nyungwe Forest to search for chimpanzees.
- Get up close and personal with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
- Learn about the traditions and culture of the people through a tour of the Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
Brief 5 Days Rwanda Safari Tour
Day 1: Arrive in the City of Kigali, Rwanda.
Day 2: Head out to Nyungwe Forest National Park for the Chimpanzee trek.
Day 3: Nyungwe Chimpanzee trekking adventure, afternoon canopy walk.
Day 4: Head out to Volcanoes National Park, afternoon visit to Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
Day 5: Rwanda Gorilla trekking adventure, transfer to the City of Kigali.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in the City of Kigali, Rwanda
Welcome to the “Land of a thousand Hills!” Arrive at Kigali International Airport and get transferred to your Hotel to unpack and unwind. After settling in, the rest of your day will be spent exploring its breathtaking City.
Known as Africa’s cleanest City, Kigali is also known for its long and complicated history, especially involving the 1994 Genocide, where over 2 million people lost their loved ones.
Depending on your arrival time, you will have a tour of the Kigali Genocide Museum after briefing.
After the City tour, stop for lunch or coffee before returning to the Hotel.
Overnight at Hemingways Retreat Kigali (luxury), Hotel Des Mille Collines (midrange), or Flame Tree Village (budget).
Inclusions: Bed and Breakfast.
Exclusions: All meals and drinks.
Day 2: Head out to Nyungwe Forest National Park for the Chimpanzee trek
Get an early start for your City Tour (if it wasn’t done the previous day).
Known as a place of remembrance and learning, the Kigali genocide Museum is dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and provides a powerful experience for travelers.
It also promotes reconciliation and peace-building through education.
Stop for coffee at one of the Cafes in Kigali City and head to Nyungwe Forest National Park. You will have lunch in Nyanza Town and continue to your Lodge in time for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at One & Only Nyungwe House (luxury), Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (midrange), or Uwinka Campsites and Guesthouse (budget).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, plus drinking water provided during meals. One & Only Nyungwe House also provides house drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Exclusions: All premium drinks.
Day 3: Nyungwe Chimpanzee trekking adventure, afternoon canopy walk
Spend the better part of the day on a chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe National Park. You will get a chance to track one of the two chimpanzee communities (either from Uwinka or Cyamudongo Forest).
Departure time from the Lodge depends on the community you will be tracking and the Lodge you will be staying.
Take note that tracking from Uwinka starts at 5:30 am, while for Cyamudongo Forest starts at 5 am from the Gisakura office.
Get transferred to the visitor center for briefing, followed by the 1-4-hour search for the Great Apes in the forest.
This will be followed by one hour of watching and taking photos of their playfulness and day-to-day routines (playing, grooming each other, resting, and feeding).
Always ensure to carry a packed lunch because you will be returning to the Lodge in the evening after the canopy walk.
The afternoon canopy walk is a perfect opportunity to learn about the significance of the forest canopy and wildlife that live there- primates, butterflies, birds, and many others.
Overnight at One & Only Nyungwe House (luxury), Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (midrange), or Uwinka Campsites and Guesthouse (budget).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, plus drinking water provided during meals. One & Only Nyungwe House also provides house drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Exclusions: All premium drinks.
Day 4: Head out to Volcanoes National Park, afternoon visit to Gorilla Guardian’s Village
This morning after breakfast, you will pack your bags and check out for a transfer to Volcanoes National Park where you will get a chance to track the mountain gorillas.
As you drive, the open plains give way to the verdant forest with the towering Virunga Volcanoes in the background.
Lunch will be on arrival at the Lodge, followed by a visit to Gorilla Guardian’s Village. This is a chance to get immersed in the rich cultures and traditions of the people through visits to the King’s Palace, a traditional healer, and many activities
Overnight at Bishop’s House (luxury), Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (midrange), or Muhabura Guesthouse (budget).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, plus drinking water provided during meals. One & Some Lodges include house drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Exclusions: All premium drinks.
Day 5: Rwanda Gorilla trekking adventure, transfer to the City of Kigali
Get up early for breakfast, pack your bags, and make sure to first check out of the Lodge, followed by the transfer to the Park Headquarters at Kinigi for briefing. This briefing usually starts at 7:30am after a 30-minute entertainment from a Dance Troupe.
The gorilla trek starts at 8:00 am with a ride to the starting point, and this leads to one of the 12 habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park.
After 1-4 hours of searching, you will be ushered to the allocated gorilla family and spend 60 minutes learning about their interesting behavior.
Later, return to the base and start your journey back to Kigali City and connect to the Airport for onward flight, depending on your itinerary.
Inclusions: Breakfast and en-route lunch.
The 5-day Rwanda safari package includes;
- Gorilla trekking permit/s.
- Chimpanzee permit.
- Park entry fees.
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide.
- Ground transportation with a custom-built 4X4 Safari vehicle.
- En-route lunch (where applicable).
- Airport transfers.
- Bottled water.
- Relevant Government taxes and levies.
- 4 nights’ accommodation- 1 night in Kigali City, 2 nights around Nyungwe Forest National Park, and 1 night around Volcanoes National Park.
- Visit to Kigali Genocide Museum.
The 5-day Rwanda safari package includes;
- Post-safari accommodation (but can be arranged).
- Laundry services.
- Visa fees.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Airport departure taxes.
- Extra meals that aren’t included on the itinerary.
- Extra activities not on the program.
- Telephone expenses.
- Internet services.
- Travel and medical insurance.