7 Days Rwanda Gorillas Safari

This 7 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife safari is  one of the exceptional long Rwanda safari packages uniquely designed to reward you with unforgettable wildlife and primate encounters in the wild. The 7Days Rwanda safari tale you to explore the top tourism destinations in Rwanda on a single trip.

These include Volcanoes national park for gorilla trekking and  Nyungwe Forest National Park for  chimpanzee tracking experience. The 7 days Rwanda wildlife safari also entail visiting the twin lakes of Bulera and Buhondo rewarding you with a more enjoyable Rwanda safari.

The 6nights/7days Rwanda tour covers primate adventures like chimpanzee tracking in and gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri. The 7 Days Rwanda Safari (Gorillas Trek & Wildlife Viewing) also include canopy walk experienced enjoyable only in Nyungwe Forest, Kigali city tour, Twin Lakes visit, Lake Kivu tour, photography etc.

Nyungwe Forest N/Park in Southwestern Rwanda sits on about 1000sq.km of land area and houses 13 primate species of world significance. They include lots of olive baboons, 500 chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, L’hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys and others, while Volcanoes Nation Park lies in northwestern Rwanda, protecting mainly mountain gorillas.

Other important species of wildlife in Volcanoes National Park include golden monkeys, colobus monkeys, forest elephants; 200 bird species etc. Your 7 days safari in Rwanda begins and ends in Kigali.

Brief itinerary

• Day 1: 7 days Rwanda gorilla and wildlife safari trip to Nyungwe Forest
• Day 2: Chimpanzees tracking, canopy walk/birding/nature walk
• Day 3: Nyungwe Forest-L.Kivu
• Day 4: Boat ride Lake Kivu, Nyamirundi Coffee Island visit
• Day 5: From Lake Kivu to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 6: Gorilla trekking, tour the Twin Lakes
• Day 7: Kigali city tour, departure at Kigali Airport

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day one of the 7 days Rwanda gorilla and wildlife safari will be for you to travel to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the Southern side of Rwanda. But, first, you will have breakfast at the hotel or a warm welcome upon arrival at Kigali Airport. Expect to drive for 6 hours to Nyungwe from Kigali and check into the lodge for an overnight stay.

Accommodations: Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Midrange: Nyungwe Top View Hotel Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse

Day 2: Chimpanzees tracking, canopy walk/birding/nature walk

Have breakfast early morning, after, you will head to Cyamudongo or Uwinka reception for briefing about regulations for tracking chimpanzees. You will be accompanied by the park guide who knows which spots to find chimpanzees and expect to take 2-4 hours including one of face to face interaction. Other primates, birds, flora will be part of your 2-4 hours chimp tracking adventures as you will keep an eye on most of them.

After, walk back to relax at the lodge and what follows will be an afternoon canopy walk for about 2 hours. The unique canopy walk experience lets you sight a variety of primates, birds and the beautiful canopy of Nyungwe Forest.

Accommodations: Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Midrange: Nyungwe Top View Hotel, Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse

Day 3: Nyungwe Forest – Lake Kivu

Rise up for early breakfast, after, board your 4×4 rental car in Rwanda ready to connect to Lake Kivu. En-route areas of interest will be Murambi memorial centre, King’s palace and arrive early at Lake Kivu for evening chilling at the shores.

Accommodations: Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Deluxe: Palme Gardens Resort, Budget: Paradise Marahide

Day 4: Boat ride Lake Kivu, Nyamirundi Coffee Island visit

After you have had breakfast from your respective accommodation options, set off for a morning boat ride on Lake Kivu. Explore Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s largest fresh water lake, the Nyamirundi Island which is known for its exceptional coffee-get to know how coffee prepared etc then return to your accommodation for overnight. 

Accommodations: Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Deluxe: Palme Gardens Resort, Budget: Paradise Marahide

Day 5: From Lake Kivu to Volcanoes National Park

Enjoy breakfast early, after, leave Lake Kivu on an incredibly scenic drive to the Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri. Arrive early, visit the Iby’Iwacu cultural village for authentic cultural experiences in the Rwandese communities.

 

Accommodations: Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange: La Palme Hotel, Le Bambou Lodge, Basic: Muhabura Hotel

Day 6: Gorilla trekking, tour the Twin Lakes

Have breakfast, after, walk or be transferred to Kinigi by your driver-guide using a 4WD car. Get a quick briefing about measures/regulations to observe while tracking mountain gorillas. This is normally starts from 7:30am up to 8:00am when actual trek to see mountain gorilla families starts.

Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park has 13 families of already habituated mountain gorillas and only one will be allocated to every group of 8 visitors. They are accompanied by the park guide at 8:00 am and upon finding them, you will only have one hour face to face with these humble giants.

Return afterwards, chill from your lodge and later in the afternoon, go tour the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera. Today’s evening relaxation, dinner and night stay will be had at the previous accommodation.

Accommodations: Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange: La Palme Hotel, Le Bambou Lodge, Basic: Muhabura Hotel

Day 7: Kigali city tour, departure at Kigali Airport

Enjoy early breakfast at your pre-booked lodge, after, meet your driver-guide for transfer back to Kigali. Have a ground city tour in Kigali which includes visiting national museum, Kigali/Gisozi memorial centre etc. Enjoy lunch afterwards, and drive to Kigali airport for departure or relaxation at the hotel.

End of the 7 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

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Inclusions

• Gorilla permits
• Chimpanzee permits Rwanda
• Kigali tour
• Canopy walk
• All of the 7 days activities except the optional ones
• Bottled drinking water
• Rwanda taxes
• 6nights, meals during the 7 days tour
• Travel during 7 days tour in a 4WD vehicle
• English/French speaking driver-guide

Exclusions

• Visas
• Tips
• Laundry
• Insurance
• Telephone
• Souvenirs
• Shopping

What to pack on Rwanda Gorilla Tour

• Camera free from the flashlight
• Daypack
• Waterproof hiking boots
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Toiletries
• Insect repellents
• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat