Craving for a 6-day primates adventure experience in Rwanda? This 6 Days Rwanda safari package highlights two exceptional primate experiences in Nyungwe Forest National Park and Volcanoes National Park plus a leisure day at Lake Kivu.
6 Days Rwanda Safari Overview
This 6-day safari package takes you to Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Trekking, Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, and Lake Kivu for leisure activities.
6 Days Rwanda Primates Adventure – Day by Day
Please note that you can request this 6-day Rwanda tours package to be customized to match your preferences. See detailed safari plan below.
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Our tour guide will pick you up in Kigali and transfer you to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the southern province of Rwanda. You will have lunch en route and visit places like the ethnographic museum of Rwanda and the former presidential palace in Nyanza before climaxing your drive to Nyungwe Forest.
Overnight at:
- Nyungwe Forest Lodge for luxury stay,
- Nyungwe Top Hill View Lodge for comfortable stay,
- Gisakura Guest House for budget stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Driving Time: 6 Hours
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
Wake up early in the morning and head to the forest to locate the chimpanzees before they wake up. Chimpanzees move at a very high pace when awake, so it’s better to find them before they are active.
In the afternoon, enjoy the magical Nyungwe Forest National Park canopy walk, a unique experience in Rwanda and East Africa.
Overnight at:
- Nyungwe Forest Lodge for luxury stay,
- Nyungwe Top Hill View Lodge for comfortable stay,
- Gisakura Guest House for budget stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu
Today, transfer to Lake Kivu via the Congo Nile Divide Trail. Upon arrival, relax at the beaches and engage in water sports activities.
Overnight at:
- Lake Kivu Serena Hotel for luxury stay,
- Hotel Paradise Malahide for comfortable stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Driving Time: Approx. 3 Hours
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze. In the afternoon, visit the mysterious Musanze Caves and then retire at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at:
- Bisate Eco Lodge for luxury stay,
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge for comfortable stay,
- Kinigi Guest House for budget stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Driving Time: 1.30 Hours
Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Wake up early in the morning and report to the park headquarters by 7:00 am for a briefing. Head into the jungles to search for mountain gorillas.
Spend one hour observing them and then return to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking certificates.
In the afternoon, experience a cultural visit at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village and return to your lodge for overnight.
Overnight at:
- Bisate Eco Lodge for luxury stay,
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge for comfortable stay,
- Kinigi Guest House for budget stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking, City Tour, and Departure
On the last day of your safari, trek golden monkeys in the morning, take a city tour of Kigali, and then transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Driving Time: 2 Hours
End of 6 Days Rwanda Primates Adventure
