Duration
8-Day
Accra, Rwanda
8-Day Authentic Rwanda Primates & Cultural Encounters
Overview
Trek into the misty Virunga Mountains to meet the legendary mountain gorillas, wander the ancient Nyungwe rainforest in search of playful chimpanzees, and immerse yourself in vibrant Iby'iwacu cultural encounters that reveal Rwanda's living heritage. Along the tranquil shores of Lake Kivu, engage with local fishermen as you cast nets for sambaza fishing experience This safari blends wildlife, culture, and landscapes into a seamless experience--an expedition of discovery, connection, and awe.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)
Via Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Lake Kivu, Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Country & park
Rwanda
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Accommodation
Eagle View Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Kigali – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$5,487 USD
$4,678 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$5,487 USD
$4,678 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 4
Lake Kivu
Day 5-6
Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 7
Kigali
End
Kigali (Kigali) (Day 8)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges and hotels.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per group.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Eagle View Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Kigali – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Isange Paradise Resort
Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Paradise Malahide Hotel
Mid-range hotel at Lake Kivu – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Chimpanzee Lodge
Budget hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 5: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 6: All Meals Included
Day 7
Five to Five Hotel
Budget hotel in Kigali – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrival and City tour in Kigali the heart of Rwanda
Arrival at Kigali International Airport, where you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a guided Kigali City Tour, including; Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum, explore local craft markets and artisan shops, Scenic drive through Kigali’s vibrant neighborhoods Kigali is known as one of the cleanest and safest cities in Africa, built across beautiful rolling hills. Mid-range lodge located in Kigali Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali Stay: Eagle View Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Kigali Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi for Cultural Encounter at Gorilla Guardian's Village
After breakfast, depart Kigali for Volcanoes National Park, located in Rwanda’s northern province. The scenic drive (approx. 2.5 hours) passes through Rwanda’s famous “Land of a Thousand Hills.” In the afternoon, visit Gorilla Guardian's village the former Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, where you will experience authentic Rwandan traditions including, Traditional dances and drumming performances, Cultural storytelling and local customs and Traditional hunting and herbal medicine demonstrations. By engaging in this experience, you are directly and indirectly supporting conservation of mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes national park. This project was started as a hope for reformed poachers, and now these people have known that you can survive minus doing poaching, this not only contributed conservation but also improved on the livelihood of native Volcanoes community. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Isange Paradise Resort Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking Experience in Volcanoes National park
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the life-changing gorilla trekking experience. Trek through the lush rainforest of Volcanoes National Park in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The activity takes 2–6 hours depending on where the gorillas were left the previous day, you are allowed only one hour observing the gorillas, watch gorillas feed, groom, and interact in their natural habitat Return to the lodge for relaxation before you plan for next day's activity. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Isange Paradise Resort Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National park– Lake Kivu transfer for Sambaza fishing experience
After breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for Golden Monkey Tracking. These playful and rare monkeys live in the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains and are fascinating to observe. Later, drive to Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes and Rwanda’s most scenic destination. In the evening, participate in the Sambaza Fishing Experience, where you will join local fishermen and witness traditional night fishing techniques. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Kivu Stay: Paradise Malahide Hotel Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Lake Kivu – Nyungwe National Park
Enjoy breakfast overlooking Lake Kivu before departing for Nyungwe National Park. The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours and passes through scenic tea plantations and rural landscapes. Nyungwe is one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, home to 13 primate species and hundreds of bird species. On this day, you will have an evening relaxation as you wait for next day's chimpanzee and canopy walk the highlight of the destination. Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Chimpanzee Lodge Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk at Uwinka Overlook Center in Nyngwe National Park
Early breakfast followed by transfer to Nyungwe National Park for Chimpanzee Tracking. Accompanied by expert guides, hike through the forest to locate chimpanzee groups. You may also see: the Black-and-white colobus monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys and Various Albertine forest birds and butterflies. Nyungwe has the biggest count of Albertine endemic species In the afternoon, experience the famous Nyungwe Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge about 50 meters above the forest floor, offering breathtaking rainforest views. Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Chimpanzee Lodge Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Nyungwe National Park and Transfer to Kigali enroute Nyanza King's Palace
After breakfast, drive back to Kigali. En route, visit the historic King's Palace Museum Nyanza, where you will learn about Rwanda’s royal heritage and see the traditional Inyambo long-horned cattle. Continue to Kigali and check in at your hotel. Nyanza is more than an administrative capital—it’s a living archive of the nation’s monarchical past. Once the seat of power for Rwanda’s kings, this eighth-largest city is a must-visit for travelers en route to Nyungwe National Park, offering a cultural immersion that bridges centuries. Step into a regal past at the King’s Palace, a masterfully reconstructed thatched beehive-shaped residence that mirrors the elegance of pre-colonial architecture. Behind the palace graze the majestic Inyambo cattle, descendants of the royal herd. Their keepers sing to them in ancient tradition, preserving a bond between humans and animals that once symbolized royal prestige. Budget hotel located in Kigali All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali Stay: Five to Five Hotel Budget hotel located in Kigali Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Air Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight
After breakfast, enjoy some free time tailored to your travel schedule. Later, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination. Depending on your departure time, you may choose to unwind at your hotel or explore Kigali’s vibrant streets. Take a moment to browse local craft shops for unique souvenirs—handmade baskets, colorful fabrics, or carved keepsakes—before bidding farewell to Rwanda’s warm capital. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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 flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (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 (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
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 section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Petero Wildlife Explorers Africa
4.8 operator rating
Wildlife explorers Africa(U) truly shines as a beacon of responsible travel and immersive adventure Their offerings are not just safaris—they’re transformative journeys into the heart of Africa’s wild beauty and cultural richness. Here’s a vivid glimpse of what they bring to life.Step into the misty forests of Bwindi and Kibale, where you’ll come face-to-face with majestic gorillas and playful chimpanzees.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
Member Of
Uganda Tourism Board
Tour Types
Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Eagle View Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Kigali – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Petero Wildlife Explorers Africa, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Petero Wildlife Explorers Africa.
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