Overview
This 7-day itinerary is built around Rwanda's two headline primate experiences: mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest — a genuinely complete primate-focused trip in one of the most accessible countries in the region to do it.
Gorilla trekking involves a hike through dense forest to reach a habituated gorilla family, followed by a closely regulated hour observing them at close range. Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe offers a different, equally rewarding encounter, through some of East Africa's oldest remaining montane rainforest.
Because gorilla permits are limited and should be booked well ahead of travel, this itinerary is best planned with as much lead time as possible.
See our gorilla tracking guide for permit costs and logistics, or contact us to check availability for your dates.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (6 days — sample)
This is a generated sample outline based on this trip's real duration and destinations — the exact day-by-day plan is confirmed with you before booking.
ARRIVAL
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with the rest of the day free to settle in ahead of tomorrow's start.
RWANDA
A full day exploring Rwanda, with time built in to move at your own pace.
RWANDA
A full day exploring Rwanda, with time built in to move at your own pace.
RWANDA
A full day exploring Rwanda, with time built in to move at your own pace.
RWANDA
A full day exploring Rwanda, with time built in to move at your own pace.
DEPARTURE
Final morning at leisure (or an early game drive, if timing allows) before your transfer out.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Rwanda and ends in Rwanda.
Airport Information
Kigali International Airport (Rwanda) is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.