5 Days Rwanda Primates Safari

Join the 5 Days Rwanda primates safari for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest and gorilla watching in Volcanoes National Park with Maranatha Tours and Travel. Meet up with man’s close relatives in their natural habitats rewarding you with a lifetime encounter. The two National Parks are among  Rwanda’s top travel designations worth visiting. Volcanoes National Park   is home to over 450 mountain gorillas which is he highest in the Virunga Massif. On other hand, the Nyungwe Forest is home to the endangered chimpanzees and  other primates.  We shall start and end in Kigali Rwanda

Trip summary

• Day 1: 5 days Rwanda gorilla tour trip to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking, colobus monkey tracking, or canopy walk
• Day 3: Nyungwe Forest-Volcanoes National Park
• Day 4: Gorilla trekking, cultural visit Ruhengeri/Musanze
• Day 5 of the 5 days: Golden monkey tracking, departure

Detailed itinerary: Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, the driver guide from Maranatha Tours and Travel will pick you and start the 5 Days safari. Drive through Kigali  south westwards  headed to Nyungwe Forest National Park.  The  6 hours’ drive to in the south rewards you with spectacular views of beautiful rolling hills and the Virunga Volcanoes .

Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking or canopy walk

Wake up on early morning breakfast and transfer to Kanyanchu visitor information for briefing and registration. You will be allocated a chimpanzee community  to trek.  The actual trek to meet the chimpanzees  takes between 2 -6 hours but the allowed time  with chimpanzees is strictly an hour from the time you meet them.  In the afternoon, go for a canopy walk for the great aerial views of the forest.  The experience entail walking on a bridge 60 meters above the main Nyungwe Forest. The walk rewards you great aerial views of the entire park and the neighboring communities. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Have breakfast , check out and embark on a drive to Volcanoes National park. You will have several stopovers for lunch, refreshment and photography. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Day 4: Gorilla trekking, cultural visit Ruhengeri/Musanze

Have an early morning breakfast, and transfer Kinigi park headquarters for registration and pre trekking briefing.  At8am, you will join other seven travers and hike into the jungle forest searching for the allocated gorilla group. The armed ranger guided will escort you to and from the gorilla trek. Spend an hour with gorillas  as you learn and appreciate their humanly behaviors. Hike down , meet your driver and transfer to the lodge for refreshment.  The experience is an opportunity to learn  the traditions, norms and beliefs of  Rwanda local people

Day 5 : Golden monkey tracking, departure

This is the last day of our 5 Days adventure. Have an early breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking adventure. Trek through the forest searching for golden monkeys, other primates, birds, and floral species . Like in other primates, the allowed time with golden mneksy is strictly an hour. You will then drive to Kigali for your departure flight

End of the 5 Days safari

Inclusions

• Gorilla permits
• Golden monkey permits
• Chimp permits
• Canopy walk/colobus monkey tracking
• Cultural visit
• Accommodation 4nights, meals
• Travel in 4WD during the 5 days tour in Rwanda
• Experienced English speaking guide in Rwanda

Exclusions

• Tipping
• Laundry
• Visas
• Shopping
• Beverages
• Cigars
• Insurance

What to carry

• Valid gorilla permit
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Sweater
• Rain jacket
• Gardening gloves
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries
• Daypack
• Waterproof hiking boots
• Snacks
• Bottled water

When is the best  time  to do 5 days  Rwanda safari

Dry season is the best time for the 5 Day Rwanda primates safari.  This period  is between June to September and December to February generally known as the dry season characterized by long droughts  and less or no rains

Age limit for 5 days Rwanda primates safari

the minimum age limit for primate trekking in Rwanda is strictly 15 years. Children below this are not allowed to  engage in the adventure.