8 Days Primates and Wildlife in Rwanda Safari

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Hello! Welcome to the amazing 8 Days Primates and Wildlife in Rwanda Safari. An opportunity to explore the magical primate species of Rwanda. Are you a primate enthusiast looking for an ultimate Rwanda primate tour? Look no further, this Rwanda primates package is yours to take. The trip involves tangling with the magical primates of Rwanda’s major national parks namely; Nyungwe Forest and Volcanoes National Park.

The 8 Days Primates and Wildlife in Rwanda Safari will start and end in Kigali city – Africa’s cleanest city. It involves gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, cultural tours as well as chimpanzee trekking adventure. A canopy walk in Nyungwe is a moment turned into a memory. For bird lovers, this itinerary is yours to grab and witness over 100 bird species of Rwanda some of which are Rift Valley endemics. Let us take a look at the summary of the 8 Days Primates and Wildlife in Rwanda Safari.

Safari Summary

Day 1: Arrival and Kigali city tour

Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and afternoon Canopy walk

Day 4: Transfer to Kibuye – Lake Kivu

Day 5: Explore Lake Kivu and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Day 7: Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Day 8: Transfer to Kigali – Departure

Now that you have an idea of what your 8 Days Primates and Wildlife in Rwanda Safari will look like, let us dive into the detailed Itinerary.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Kigali city tour

After a morning breakfast at your lodge or arrival at the Kigali International Airport, you will meet our professional driver-guide. He or she will brief you about the 8 Days Primates and Wildlife in Rwanda Safari. You will then embark on an amazing Kigali city tour. Visit Rwanda’s prime historical sites, the Genocide Memorial Centre as well as local markets. You will appreciate Rwanda’s history as well as the hospitality of the Rwandese. Lunch will be at any hotel around the city, a chance for you to taste the local foods of the country.

In the evening, you will check in to your earlier-booked hotel, have dinner, and spend the night over.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After a morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park via Butale – Rwanda’s second-largest city. You will visit the National Museum explore the Nyanza (Present Nyabisindu) and tour the King’s palace. At the National Museum, you will learn about ethnography as well as the history of Rwanda. Have lunch en route and continue to Nyungwe Forest National Park.

Upon arrival at the park, check in to your earlier-booked lodge, have dinner, and spend the night over.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and afternoon Canopy walk

On the third day of your 8 Days Primates and Wildlife in Rwanda Safari, you will have your first primate experiment in Rwanda. The day starts with a morning breakfast and a transfer to the Cyamudongo Park headquarters for briefing. You will start on the journey to track these human-like apes – chimpanzees. Chimpanzees are highly mobile primates and require some degree of fitness and experienced guides to enjoy the activity. Upon encountering the Chimps, you will spend one hour in their presence taking pictures. Ensure to follow the chimpanzee trekking rules and regulations strictly. Ask your rangers and guides as many questions as you wish, they are good at their job.

Return to your lodge for relaxation and lunch before taking on an afternoon canopy walk. The canopy walk involves walking on a suspended bridge on top of the forest. It comes with scenic views of the surrounding area and the thickest of the park. This canopy walk is best for bird lovers as it comes with perfect birding photography opportunities. In the later hours of the day, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.