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Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking

  • Expedition dates

    All year round

  • Starts From

    Kigali, Rwanda

    Ends At

    Kigali, Rwanda

  • Activities & Attractions

    Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Trekking, Hiking, Tropical Rainforests, Nature Trails, Waterfalls, Experiential Stays

  • Starting From Price per person

    AED 34565

Expedition Overview

Explore tropical Rwanda in a short time. See its main primates, enjoy experiential stays, encounter the sense and sounds of its beautiful rainforests. We head to Volcanoes National Park first to encounter with the amazing gorillas, and then head to the famous Nyungwe National Park for chimpanzee trekking. See the Chimpanzees hop about their daily life as we go for two exhilarating yet worthwhile hike through the forests

Your day-wise itinerary

Day 1

Kigali to Musanze

Arrive to Kigali International Airport and depart towards Musanze, home to Virunga National park, our base for gorilla trekking the next day.

Day 2

Volcanoes National Park

The exciting day to meet our distant cousins! We begin early morning. Depending on trail assigned, the trek may last 4 - 6 hours

Day 3

Kigali to Nyungwe

Transfer to Nyungwe to make it our basecamp for breathtaking nature experiences for the coming days

Day 4

Nyungwe National Park

Best place for chimpanzee tracking. With trek in the morning about 3 hours, enjoy optional canopy walk in the afternoon

Day 5

Nyungwe to Kigali

Enjoy a drive back to Kigali and depart for home
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Meet the Gorillas in their natural habitat

Undoubtedly an extraordinary experience. The sight of mama gorilla lovingly caressing her baby, the silverback walking, or the juveniles playing is a sensory memory, that deeply moves the heart of many

See the notorious chimps

Unlike the mountain gorillas, Chimpanzees are very vocal & mobile. They are famous for being heard from a distance, before finally catching a sight of hopping across tree tops, foraging some fruits or hunting for mammals.

Trek through green wilderness

Walking under canopy of high-rise bamboo forest, amidst cloud forest, bushwhacking through thickets, stepping down steep trails amidst dense vegetation, sometimes on slippery tracks. This expedition will be unlike any other!

Immerse into nature

With stays arranged in one of the best nature based lodge in the world, your journey will be filled with tropical sights and smells - coos of birds, sunlight streaming through canopy of giant plants, sound of pounding rain. At times, it will be just the sound of wind passing through the forest & your heartbeats!

Explore in the company of locals

Rangers lead the way as experts in tracking the chimps. For nature trails, special guides take you through paths, some which only they know about. Together they act as your friends and guards, to keep both the environment and you safe

One and Only Gorilla's Nest

in Musanze

An exclusive stay experience with exclusive encounter opportunity! Make your Rwandan expedition a memory of a lifetime with stay in one of the most adventures resorts. Surrounded by tall Eucalyptus trees, and volcanic mountains, in this secluded sanctuary you will never feel far from the wild and greenery of Rwanda

One and Only Nyungwe House

in Nyungwe

Situated at the edge of the park, a stay here signifies one has never left the forest! Surrounded by tea plantations, one gets to stay at one of the last mountain rainforest habitats on the planet, and learn more about the conservation, biodiversity and importance of this ecosystem

What's Included

  • Stay at One and Only Gorilla's Nest and Nyungwe House
  • All meals during the journey except for first and last day
  • All the transfers during the expedition
  • All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Professional English speaking guide through out the expedition
  • Guidance of Rangers during the treks
  • Park permits and fees
  • All trekking permits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transfer to and fro Kigali International Airport

Not Included

  • International Flights
  • Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Optional gratuities
  • Personal spendings (beverages, laundary etc)
  • Covid PCR Tests ($60 per test)
  • Optional activity - canopy walk ($60 per person)

Special Notes

  • Prices indicated above are on twin sharing basis. Solo or group prices are available on request
  • The trekking permits are purchased in advance. Once confirmed they cannot be refunded
  • Depending on fitness level, the level of trek will be paced by the guide accordingly
  • Any person with general fitness can join for this expedition
  • We offer flexible payment plans on request basis. Please ask your consultant for same at time of booking