Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe's ancient rainforest and mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, bookended by Kigali's city and memorial sites.
Rwanda's two great forests in one trip: Nyungwe, one of Africa's oldest rainforests and home to chimpanzees and a dozen other primate species, and the Virunga foothills of Volcanoes National Park, where mountain gorillas live among bamboo and montane forest.
One of Africa's oldest rainforests, home to chimpanzees and around a dozen other primate species.
An hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in the Virunga foothills.
A guided visit to Rwanda's clean, well-run capital and its genocide memorial.
Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and settle in, with time for an afternoon city tour and a visit to the genocide memorial.
Scenic drive south-west to Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda's largest remaining montane rainforest.
A guided trek in search of one of Nyungwe's habituated chimpanzee communities.
Transfer north to the Virunga foothills, base for tomorrow's gorilla trek.
A guided trek through montane forest to a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Drive back to Kigali for your departure flight.
| Start Dates | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round (permit-dependent) | n/a* | $2,150 | $2,000 | $1,840 | $1,840 | $1,840 | Get Quote |
Price includes one chimpanzee trekking permit and one gorilla trekking permit per person. Starting price informed by comparable Rwanda primate itineraries in the current market — confirm final rates before publishing.
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Both offer excellent chimp trekking; Nyungwe adds a wider range of other primates and a rare high-canopy walkway, while Kibale is generally considered to have a higher chimp-sighting success rate.
It's a full day's drive through Rwanda's scenic hill country — a genuinely enjoyable transfer rather than a tedious one, with stops available along the way.
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