6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Welcome to Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Rwanda is a beautiful country with many green hills. You will see these hills as you fly to Kigali International Airport.

On arrival, your Zamunda Travels guide will meet you at the airport. You will then drive to your hotel in central Kigali. The hotel is located in a quiet and leafy area.

After checking in, enjoy a complimentary drink at the hotel pool bar. Your 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari guide will also brief you about the trip. You will learn about the activities planned for the next few days.

If time allows, you can explore Kigali today. Your guide can take you on a city tour. You can also visit the local craft markets.

At the markets, you can find pottery, carvings, batik, woven items, musical instruments, leather goods, and fabrics. You can also practice your bargaining skills.

This safari combines wildlife, nature, and comfort. You will visit Nyungwe Forest and enjoy a scenic canopy walk. You will also have a chance to see chimpanzees up close. The trip ends with an exciting gorilla tracking experience in Volcanoes National Park.

Destination: Kigali

Accommodation Options:
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven
Mid-range: Dove Hotel Kigali
Budget: The Nest

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drinking Water: Provided throughout the safari

Start your day early with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. The memorial is a place of remembrance for the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The visit can be emotional. However, it is also an important learning experience. You will learn more about Rwanda’s history and the events of 1994.

After the visit, continue your journey to western Rwanda. You will pass through the town of Butare. It is about 135 km from Kigali.

If time allows, you can visit the Butare National Museum. The museum displays many traditional items. These items offer a glimpse into Rwanda’s culture and history.

Later, continue to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Nyungwe is one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. It is also known for its rich wildlife and beautiful scenery.

The forest is home to 13 primate species. These include colobus monkeys, mangabeys, blue monkeys, and chimpanzees. Nyungwe is also a great place for bird watching.

More than 300 bird species have been recorded in the forest. Some of these birds are found only in Rwanda. You will have more time to explore the forest tomorrow.

Destination: Nyungwe National Park

Accommodation Options:
Luxury: The One & Only Nyungwe House
Mid-range: Nyungwe Nziza Eco-Lodge
Budget: Gisakura Guest House

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drinking Water: Provided throughout the safari

Today, you will explore Nyungwe Forest National Park in search of chimpanzees. You will enter the forest with an experienced guide. The guide will help you find and observe the chimpanzees.

Watching chimpanzees in their natural habitat is an exciting experience. You may see them grooming, playing, feeding, and moving through the trees.

Chimpanzee sightings are common during the trek. However, sightings are not guaranteed. Chimpanzees are wild animals, so their movements can change at any time.

After the chimpanzee trek, you can enjoy a canopy walk above the forest. The walk takes about 1.5 hours. You will cross suspension bridges high above the ground.

The canopy walk offers beautiful views of the forest. You may also see birds and other wildlife from above. The walk passes over a deep gorge and through lush forest vegetation.

The canopy walk is an optional activity. You can choose to relax at the lodge instead. You can also enjoy some of the complimentary activities offered by the lodge. Simply inform your guide in advance.

Destination: Nyungwe National Park

Accommodation Options:
Luxury: The One & Only Nyungwe House
Mid-range: Nyungwe Nziza Eco-Lodge
Budget: Gisakura Guest House

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drinking Water: Provided throughout the safari

After Nyungwe Forest, your safari continues to Volcanoes National Park. The park is one of the most beautiful places in Rwanda.

Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Mountain Range. The range includes five volcanoes in Rwanda. It also stretches across the borders of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The park is famous for its mountain gorillas. It is one of the best places to enjoy a close encounter with these amazing animals.

Gorilla tracking is the main activity in the park. However, there are other activities you can enjoy. You can track the rare golden monkeys or hike one of the volcanoes.

You can also visit the Dian Fossey Research Center. The center shares important information about mountain gorillas and their conservation.

If you want more time in the park, you can extend your safari by one day. Talk to your travel consultant about adding extra activities to your trip.

Destination: Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Sabinyo Silverback Lodge
Mid-range: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Hotel Muhabura

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drinking Water: Provided throughout the safari

Meeting the rare and endangered mountain gorillas is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will enter the forest with an experienced park ranger. The ranger will lead you in search of a habituated gorilla family.

These gorilla families are used to the presence of people. However, you can only spend a short time with them each day.

Gorilla tracking can be exciting and challenging. You will walk through thick forests and bamboo areas. Some trails can be muddy and slippery. You may also walk across steep slopes and tangled vegetation.

Along the way, your ranger will look for signs of gorilla activity. These signs may include dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots.

The trek can take between 1 and 7 hours. The time depends on where the gorillas are located that day.

Once you find the gorilla family, you will spend one hour observing them. Watch them feed, play, rest, and interact with each other.

Seeing mountain gorillas in the wild is a special experience. It can be both exciting and emotional. It is an experience you will remember for many years.

Destination: Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Sabinyo Silverback Lodge
Mid-range: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Hotel Muhabura

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drinking Water: Provided throughout the safari

Enjoy your last morning in the rainforest. Take some time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

After an early lunch, your guide will drive you back to Kigali. You will have a farewell dinner with your guide in Kigali before your departure.

After dinner, your guide will take you to Kigali International Airport for your flight.

If you have an earlier flight, please inform your Travel Consultant. We can then remove the dinner from your package.

Thank you for choosing Zamunda Travels. We hope you enjoyed your 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Holiday. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Destination: Kigali, Rwanda

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drinking Water: Provided throughout the safari

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