5-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Game Safari

Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, brings three remarkable wildlife experiences together in five days. This route begins with the journey from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park, where the forest setting introduces Rwanda’s rich natural landscapes. The following day combines chimpanzee tracking with the Nyungwe canopy walk, taking you high above the forest floor for a distinctive perspective on the park. A chimpanzee trekking permit and park entrance fees are included. The journey then continues north toward Volcanoes National Park. The drives are part of the experience, passing terraced hillsides, tea estates, and the shore of Lake Kivu. At Kibuye, enjoy lunch beside Lake Kivu on the drive north. The route also allows time for the Ethnographic Museum at Huye and the Iby'Iwacu cultural village near Musanze. In Volcanoes National Park, the defining wildlife encounter is a full hour with a mountain gorilla family. A gorilla trekking permit is included, along with a professional safari guide to support the safari experience. The final wildlife stage takes place in Akagera National Park, where a game drive is paired with a boat safari on Lake Ihema. Together, these activities add a classic savannah setting to the forest and mountain environments visited earlier. The package costs 3900 USD per person and includes accommodation as listed, meals as indicated, all game drives, drinking water in the vehicle, and airport transfers. It also includes park entrance fees, professional guiding, the gorilla trekking permit, and the chimpanzee trekking permit. This combination of Nyungwe chimpanzees, Volcanoes mountain gorillas, and Akagera wildlife makes the itinerary uniquely varied within Rwanda.