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5-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tracking

Journey Overview

This 5-day primate-focused tour takes you to two of Rwanda's most spectacular parks. Start with gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park — home to 10 habituated gorilla families. Then travel to Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa's oldest rainforests, for chimpanzee tracking and a canopy walk 50 meters above the forest floor. This is the ultimate primate experience in the land of a thousand hills.

Destinations

Volcanoes NP, Nyungwe National Park

Group Size

Small Group (Max 6)

Best Season

June–September & December–February

Difficulty

Moderate

Style

gorilla, chimpanzee, primate trekking, adventure, nature

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Your Journey Day by Day

1

Arrival Kigali – Volcanoes NP

Arrive in Kigali. Drive to Volcanoes National Park through scenic hills.

Airport pickup, scenic transfer
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 vehicle
2

Gorilla Trekking

Full day gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP. One hour with the gorillas.

Gorilla trekking
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari vehicle
5

Nyungwe to Kigali – Departure

Morning chimpanzee tracking. Afternoon drive back to Kigali for departure.

Chimpanzee tracking, transfer
None
Breakfast, Lunch
Private 4x4 vehicle

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