Accra, Rwanda

5-Day Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park Primates Tour

5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews Offered by Echoes From Africa 5-Day

Overview

On this primates adventure, you will be able to trek Chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park situated in southern Rwanda and Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park located in the North Western. Other optional activities to include the newly introduced Zipline, Canopy Walkway, and Golden Monkey trek, Cultural experience.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali

Via Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Country & park

Rwanda

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking

Accommodation

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people

Jun 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 $5,381 USD $4,104 USD

Nov 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027 $4,886 USD $3,609 USD

Jun 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 $5,381 USD $4,104 USD

Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $4,886 USD $3,609 USD

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Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

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Route

country Rwanda

Start Kigali (Day 1)

Day 1-2 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Day 3-4 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

End Kigali (Day 5)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle

Book your own international flights when using this operator

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day 1-2

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 3-4

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(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 Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

Morning: Arrival at Kigali International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and lead you to the VIP lounge, assist with all the immigration procedures, sort your luggage, and later introduce you to your driver guide. You will proceed on a scenic drive to South Western Rwanda with a stopover at the King's Palace in Nyanza. Later, proceed to Nyungwe and arrive at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, assisted with check-in, followed by lunch. The rest of the day is at leisure, preparing for the chimpanzee trekking the next day. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe National Park

You will get up early to be transferred to the park headquarters at 5:00 am with a delicious packed breakfast. After an insightful chimpanzee trek briefing, you’ll be escorted to the Evergreen Forest, and the adventure begins. During the trek, you are likely to spot several bird species, monkeys, and reptiles. Upon encountering the chimps, you will spend 1 hour with them as you watch them play, feed, and observe their movements. You'll have lunch at the hotel. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Optional Zipline & Canopy Walk Way/Road Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

6:30 am: Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and settle any extras before transferring to the park headquarters for a Zipline and Canopy experience, which starts at 08:00 am. Both experiences take about 2 hours to finish. Later, you'll embark on a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park. You will have lunch en route at a recommended restaurant before proceeding to Musanze, arrive in the evening, check in, freshen up, and relax. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge, then transfer to the park headquarters in time for the gorilla trek briefing, which starts at 07:00 am. After the briefing and allocation of gorilla families and park guides, drive to the start point of your guided walk that begins at 08:00 am. Here, your amazing adventure begins. A gorilla family is led by a silverback, and the troops also include several younger males, adult and juvenile females, and infants. In addition to protecting group members, silverbacks maintain order and decide all activities within their troop. They schedule feeding trips, resting time, and travel. They also father the majority of the young in the group. After this memorable experience, you will return, freshen up, and have lunch. In the afternoon, just relax at the lodge. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Optional Golden Monkey Trek/Departure

On this day, you will check out and settle extras. If you decide to do the golden monkey trek, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing at 7:00 am. Later, you'll transfer to the start point for the trek. The golden monkey trek experience is not as strenuous as the gorilla trek, and usually guests return between 10h00 and 11h00. En route, you will visit the Gorilla Guardians Village for a cultural experience before returning to the lodge, freshen up, check out, and transfer to Kigali for departure. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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 Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

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

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Book your own international flights when using this operator

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

Echoes From Africa

5.0 operator rating 4 reviews

Echoes From Africa is a privately owned tour company based in the capital city of Kigali specializing in crafting unique and tailored experiences across East Africa. With over 10 years of experience in the Tourism and Travel industry, our team of experts ensures the utmost attention to details and timely response which sets us apart in creating personalized and memorable safari experiences for all our guests.

Office In

Rwanda

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)

Member Of

RTTA & RDB

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Rwanda, Uganda

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Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5

Verified

It was a magical moment for the eyes

I had the chance to visit the Akagera Park with my family. It was an incredible and extraordinary moment to see. To see so many animals of different species in a landscape as beautiful as the akagera park I recommend it to everyone. Our tour guide was great with us, they gave us the name of each species we could see and explained to us how they live. On topar of that he was funny and professional. He was able to speak to us in English, Kinyarwanda and even a little French so that everyone could understand. It was a very nice day for us and I advise you. In addition to that quality/price levels are very reasonable.

Kamana Tray Davis · France

Verified

Friendly, knowledgeable guide who made the safari unforgettable.

Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and he made us feel comfortable throughout the tour. The communication and service were great, and it was good value for money. He explained every animal in detail and even made sure we saw a lion before we left.

Kamana Joao · Rwanda

Verified

Amazing, safe and experienced

I had a beautiful experience with echoes from Africa. Everything went smoothly. We were able to see every single animal on our list. Our guide/driver was very professional, he knew what he was doing and saying. He did his best for us to see every animal we wanted to see. It was a great experience. Echoes from Africa 🔛🔝

Thian · Rwanda

Verified

Trip to Akagera National park in Rwanda

My trip to Akagera National Park with Echoes from Africa was a magical experience never to be forgotten. A solid 10/10 experience.The views were amazing and I got to see a variety wildlife like hippos ,giraffes, elephants and so much more.

Kabaseke Teopista · Uganda

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

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?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals 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

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Echoes From Africa, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

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.

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