6-Day Chimpanzee and Golden Monkey Trekking

Kigali to Nyungwe National Park

Day 1Kigali to Nyungwe National Park Kigali to Nyungwe National Park You'll be picked up in Kigali and drive to Nyungwe National Park. On the way, you'll visit Nyanza King Palace and ethnographic museums at 3 p.m. You'll do a Canopy walk afterward, and check in at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel to relax. You will have an overnight stay at the hotel to prepare for the morning activity. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking) High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Nyungwe NP ChimpanzeeCommon White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone Show more ElephantNone GiraffeNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Tracking-Nyungwe National Park

Day 2Chimpanzee Tracking-Nyungwe National Park Chimpanzee Tracking-Nyungwe National Park After breakfast, you will enter the Nyungwe forest to track the Nyungwe chimpanzees. A walk into the woods with our knowledgeable guides versed in botany, ornithology, and interspecies relationships will be a whole new learning experience for you. You will return to the hotel for lunch and relax during your overnight at the Hotel Cormoran Lodge. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) +16 Photos +15 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibuye Exploration

Day 3Kibuye Exploration Kibuye Exploration Today, you will transfer to Gisenyi by speed boat or vehicle (the choice is yours if you can afford a ship). Along the way, you will explore the beautiful views of the different islands along Lake Kivu and some Congolese hills. Your overnight stay will be at the Kivu Serena Hotel. Your accommodation will be in Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Main Destination: Karongi (Lake Kivu) Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Luxury hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) +23 Photos +22 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Gisenyi - Musanze

Day 4Gisenyi - Musanze Gisenyi - Musanze After breakfast, you will spend part of the day relaxing and swimming at Kivu Serena Beach and other activities). Afterward, you will drive to Musanze, the base town, to visit mountain gorillas. You'll enjoy seeing a cultural village (Gorilla Guardians Village). Then your overnight stay will be at the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bisoke Crater Lake Hike

Day 5Bisoke Crater Lake Hike Bisoke Crater Lake Hike A trek to Bisoke volcano hike starts in the morning. You will first gather at the park office at 7:00 am to meet the park official for an early morning briefing at around 8:00 am. Then, you'll depart for 30 minutes towards Mount Bisoke where the actual treks begin just outside Volcanoes National Park. As you continue, you will come across a stone wall that marks the distinction of the park. You will come back to the starting point where you will meet our guide. You'll go back for lunch and visit the Diane Fossey Research Center. You'll stay overnight at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Tracking

Day 6Golden Monkey Tracking Golden Monkey Tracking You will visit the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. You'll have to be at the main office at 7:00 a.m. for a short briefing before your trek at around 8:00 am. You'll depart for 15 minutes towards the starting point. As you continue, you'll meet our guide, have lunch, and then transfer to Kigali for your departure back home. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely chang