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7 Days Primate & Wildlife Tour

Chimpanzees in Nyungwe rainforest, mountain gorillas, lake relaxation, and Big Five safaris

Top Rated 7 Days / 6 Nights 3 Parks 4.8 Rating
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Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour type
Primate & Wildlife
Destination
Rwanda
Group size
2 – 12 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrive Kigali → Nyungwe Forest
Airport pickup, drive south to Nyungwe NP. Lodge near Nyungwe.
Arrive in Kigali and begin your journey south through tea plantations and rolling hills to Nyungwe National Park, Africa's largest pristine rainforest. Settle into your lodge and acclimate to the forest environment.
Lodge near Nyungwe
2
Nyungwe — Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk
Morning chimp tracking in rainforest. Afternoon canopy walkway — 50m above the forest. Lodge near Nyungwe.
Early morning trek to find and observe habituated chimpanzee communities. Watch their complex social behaviors, feeding, and interactions. Afternoon: the thrilling Canopy Walkway suspended 50 meters above the rainforest floor with breathtaking panoramic views.
Lodge near Nyungwe
3
Nyungwe → Lake Kivu
Morning colobus monkey trek. Drive to Lake Kivu for afternoon relaxation. Lodge on Lake Kivu.
Morning trek to locate Ruwenzori black-and-white colobus monkey troops (sometimes 300+ individuals). Witness their spectacular acrobatic leaping through the canopy. Drive to Lake Kivu and relax on this beautiful African lake.
Lodge on Lake Kivu
4
Lake Kivu → Volcanoes NP
Morning on the lake. Drive north to Musanze. Lodge near Volcanoes NP.
Morning boat excursion on Lake Kivu or beach relaxation. Drive north to Musanze, gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Afternoon at leisure or local exploration.
Lodge near Volcanoes NP
5
Volcanoes — Gorilla Trekking
Morning gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP — one magical hour with gorillas. Lodge near Volcanoes NP.
THE highlight of your safari! Early morning trek into the misty bamboo forests. Locate and spend one precious hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family — observing the silverbacks, mothers, and infants in their natural habitat. A truly transformative experience.
Lodge near Volcanoes NP
6
Volcanoes → Akagera NP
Drive east to Akagera NP — Rwanda's only savannah park. Afternoon game drive — lions, elephants, giraffes. Lodge in Akagera.
Drive east across Rwanda to Akagera National Park, shifting from montane forest to African savannah. Akagera hosts the Big Five and vast herds of antelope. Afternoon game drive to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and other savannah wildlife.
Lodge in Akagera
7
Akagera → Kigali
Morning game drive — Big Five. Drive to Kigali for departure.
Early morning game drive to search for lions, leopards, elephants, and other savannah predators. Return to lodge for breakfast and drive back to Kigali (approximately 2 hours) for evening departure.
Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect safari

Included in Your Safari

  • Airport or hotel transfers
  • Mountain gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • All national park entrance fees (Nyungwe, Volcanoes, Akagera)
  • Canopy Walkway in Nyungwe
  • Lake Kivu boat excursion
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Full-board accommodation (6 nights)
  • All meals and drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Rwanda tourist visa ($30)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities for guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

Licensed & Trusted

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“Seven days was the perfect balance. We tracked chimps in Nyungwe, experienced the legendary gorillas, spotted colobus monkeys, enjoyed the canopy walk, and finished with Big Five in Akagera. Comprehensive and incredible.”

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Andrew & Christine N.
Dublin, Ireland

“This tour really showcases Rwanda's biodiversity. From rainforest primates to savannah game drives, it's all here. The gorilla encounter was spectacular, and seeing so many different primate species was amazing.”

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Yuki T.
Tokyo, Japan

“Nature Nest did an outstanding job organizing this multi-park safari. Logistics were seamless, our guide was knowledgeable about all habitats and animals, and every experience was memorable. Highly recommended!”

C
Carlos & Maria L.
Mexico City, Mexico

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Experience gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and Big Five in one comprehensive safari

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