7 Day Gorilla Monkeys Trekking&Bisoke Volcano Hiking
Drive to Nyungwe forest. On the way visit Nyanza King’s Palace, The National Museum of Butare and the genocide memorial of Murambi. Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils
Itinerary Highlight
- Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport
- Day 2: Kigali – Nyungw e
- Day 3: Hiking, Trekking, Colobus trails of Nyungwe And Canopy walk
- Day 4: Nyungwe – Kibuye
- Day 5: Kibuye – Gisenyi – Ruhengeri – Kinigi
- Day 6: Gorillas in the mist
- Day 7: Bisoke Volcano Hiking – Kigali
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport
You will be met by Golden Rwanda Tours and Travel driver/guide at the Kigali International airport – meets and greeting, comment on the safari then Driving and Overnight at the hotel Ibis (here for your wish you can choose to sleep in Kigali depending on Time arrived at the airport). then if you choice this it will takes to wake up at least at 4am. Accommodation: Ibis Hotel
Day 2: Kigali – Nyungw e
An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Nyungwe forest. On the way visit Nyanza King’s Palace, the National Museum of Butare and the genocide memorial of Murambi. Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils. Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View
Day 3: Hiking, Trekking, Colobus trails of Nyungwe And Canopy walk
After breakfast enter Nyungwe forest to track the Nyungwe Colobus monkey. A walk in the forest is a whole learning experience conducted by knowledgeable guides well versed in botany, ornithology and interspecies relationship in this forest. Thereafter, return to your Hotel for lunch. Overnight at the hotel.Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View
Day 4: Nyungwe – Kibuye
After breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest (06:00) to track the chimpanzee and Canopy walk. Thereafter return to the Hotel for lunch, after relaxing at be Kivu Lac will followed by a drive to Kibuye, this road is around Kivu Lac and it has a good View, then Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation: Betania Guest House,
Day 5: Kibuye – Gisenyi – Ruhengeri – Kinigi
Distance 213 Km per 6 Hrs. driving time – After breakfast, drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive Kibuye-Gisenyi is via the most beautiful providing spectacular views of the tea growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four hours drive takes to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. There after drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi the base of gorilla tracking. Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation: Muhabura Hotel
Day 6: Gorillas in the mist
Breakfast is allowed early morning followed by a drive to Kinigi park headquarters for group, guide allocation and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins. Hiking, trekking and tracking gorillas may take 2-4 hours. Sight and stay with the Gorillas for one hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon leisure or on a tour of the area, visit lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation: Muhabura Hotel
Day 7: Bisoke Volcano Hiking – Kigali
After breakfast, trek the mountains (Bisoke Volcano Hiking) for another memorable experience with the Volcano. back at your hotel for Lunch then driver to Kigali, have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gizozi, contacts with local people for the discovery of artisanal products (Collar, Bracelet, etc…), then transfer towards Kigali airport.
Driving distance: 2 hrs.
Activities: Airport Transfer
End of Service
Important to know
- This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- Rates include a local payment. This means that part of the rate must be paid upfront and part on location during the tour. Move your mouse pointer over a rate to see the local payment.
Rates per person – Tour and local payments must be paid in United States Dollar (USD)
Click a rate to request a quote| Solo (1 Room) | 2 people (1 room) | 3+ people (2 rooms) |
|---|---|---|
| n/a* | $2,300 | Request rate |
Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident)
- Chimp permits (one per person, non-resident)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (No tip expected)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)
- Drinks
