Our 7 Days Rwanda Primate Safari offers an immersive journey into the rich primate diversity of Rwanda. Rwanda is famed for its rolling landscapes and scenic, winding roads that create a truly captivating travel experience.
The country’s well-protected conservation areas, including Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park, are home to a wide range of primates and other wildlife species, offering exceptional opportunities for close encounters in their natural habitats. In contrast, Akagera National Park, the country’s only savannah park, presents a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, zebras, and giraffes.
Beyond wildlife, this safari also provides insight into Rwanda’s vibrant culture and history, including a meaningful perspective on the Rwandan Genocide. Altogether, this journey combines nature, wildlife, and heritage to create a deeply enriching and unforgettable experience.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our company representative who will transfer you to the hotel that has been booked for your dinner and stay overnight at.
Luxury: Kigali Serena hotel
Meal plan: full board
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park
You will have a morning breakfast after which our guide will brief you then head for the Kigali city tour, visiting the different markets and the genocide memorial site, have lunch, and transfer to Akagera National Park arriving in the late evening for dinner and check-in at
Luxury: Akagera game lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Full Day Game Drives
Early morning breakfast after which we will head to the park premises in search of wildlife, it normally takes places in the northern park where most animals inhabit expect to see zebras, giraffes, antelopes, returning to the lodge for lunch and an optional afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema, you will have beautiful views of the lake and more sightings of wildlife.
Luxury: Akagera game lodge
Meal plan: full board
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali – Kigali city tour
After an early morning, we will transfer back to Kigali through angelic rolling hills, arriving for a full tour of the city, on this day we will have enough time to tour the premises visiting more market centers, the museum, and later back to the hotel for relaxation and dinner at;
Luxury: Kigali Serena hotel
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
We transfer to volcanoes national park home to mountain gorillas it is one of those few places to find mountain gorillas –Gorilla beringei beringei while on the ride to the park, you will enjoy scenic views of surrounding backdrops of mountains having stopovers for pictures driving for approximately 6 hours’ drive arriving for dinner and stay overnight
Luxury: Virunga lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking and Relaxation
Following breakfast, we will transfer to the Virunga park to meet mountain gorillas the trek begins with a briefing at the Kinigi headquarters, after which the park ranger will lead you to the forest, habituated gorilla families are tracked in groups of eight and 1 hours is allowed with the mountain gorilla it can last 2 or more hours depending on how far they have moved to return for lunch and an afternoon relaxation at the lodge
Luxury: Virunga lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 7: Transfer to Kigali for Departure
On this last day, we will first have breakfast before we transfer to Kigali airport for transfer back home safely.
End of the 7 Days Rwanda Primate Safari.
The 7 Days Rwanda Primate Safari includes;
- All ground transportation
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Water on board
- Lunch
- English speaking guide
- Gorilla permit
Excludes
- Meals not included in the travel plan.
- Accommodation before and after the trip.
- Visa fees and air tickets.
- Tips and gratitude given to hotel staff and tour drivers.
- Items of personal nature.