8 days gorilla safari Rwanda
On the 8 days gorilla safari Rwanda we take you to go gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and also visit Gisenyi to relax on the shores of Lake Kivu. This is the best and perfect gorilla safari for those who are interested in primates and other wildlife. In addition the 8 days gorilla trekking safari is for those who have 8 days to spare for their African safari holiday.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival- Kigali City
- Day 2: Kigali – Transfer to Nyungwe
- Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking
- Day 4: Transfer to Kibuye and then to Gisenyi
- Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 6: Gorilla Tracking Safari
- Day 7: Golden Monkey Trek
- Day 8: Dian Fossey Tombs- Transfer to Kigali.
Detailed 8 Days Gorilla safari Rwanda Itinerary
Day 1; Arrival- Kigali city tour.
On arrival at Kanombe Kigali international airstrip, you will be welcomed by a representative from AA safaris and tours ltd who will take you around Kigali to start your 8 Days gorilla trekking safari Rwanda. You will visit the Kigali Genocide memorial and then later transfer to your Lodge for dinner and over-night. Take note that the genocide memorial is always closed on bank holidays . Stay at
budget: Hotel Chez Lando
Standard- Hotel Des Mille Collines / Hotel Umubano
UP Market: Kigali Serena Hotel / The Retreat
Day 2; Kigali – Butare – – Nyungwe
Wake up relatively early for breakfast and then transfer to Butare which is now known as Huye. Visit the national museum and later transfer to Nyungwe National Park. After your visit, you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest national park.
Budget: Gisakura Guesthouse
Up Market : Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Day 3; Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
Nyungwe has one of the largets forests in the whole of Africa. The forest is a home to over 10 primates species which include chimpanzees and Colobus monkeys. You will track Chimpanzee very early in the morning and return to the lodge for Lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will take a Colobus monkey walk. Dinner and over night at
Budget: Gisakura Guesthouse
Up Market : Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Day 4; Transfer to Kibuye and proceed to Gisenyi.
Wake up early morning and drive to Kibuye at the shores of Lake Kivu. Later, you will transfer to Gisenyi for dinner and overnight at
Budget: Ubumwe Hotel / Malahide Paradis
Upmarket : Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (FB)
Day 5; Gisenyi – Volcanoes National Park
Take breakfast and later go for nature walk along the shore of Lake Kivu or take a boat ride along Lake Kivu and later have lunch. In the afternoon , you will transfer to Parc Des Volcans or Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda. This will take 1 hour arriving in the evening.
Budget : Kinigi Guest House / Muhabura Hotel
Standard: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/ Le-Bamboo Gorilla Lodge
Upmarket: Virunga Lodge / Sabinyo Silver back lodge
Day 6; Gorilla Safari Holiday Rwanda
Take breakfast and then later take your packed lunch with you for briefing at the ORTPN offices for briefing for gorilla trekking park rangers. You will then start Africa Gorilla Trekking safari.
The bamboo forest logs will dribble as you first perceive sound the breaking of bamboo indicating that the gorillas are nearer then bingo you face to face with one of the most charming and mesmerizing beings in the world. One you meet and see the gorilla you are allowed to spend 1 Hour following them and then return to your lodge.
If you return early there are a number of activities that you can participate in including the Iby’iwacu community visits, or take a canoe ride or Kayak around the gorillas, or visit the Twin Lakes.
Relax as you wait for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 7; Golden Monkey Trek.
Wake up early in the morning and then assemble at the ORTPN Offices once again to get another briefing from the rangers to prepare you for Golden monkey trekking.
Medium budget: Muhabura Hotel (BB)
High budget: Le-Bamboo Gorilla Lodge (FB)
Day 8; Dian Fossey Tombs Trek
Take a trek to the grave of the late famous gorilla researcher – Dian Fossey. The trek is shorter and may take 3 hours. The rangers will explain all the history of how the lady was assassinated and what impact her research has done to help in the conservation of the Mountain gorillas. Later, you will return and transfer to Kigali for your next flight back home. End of the 8 Days gorilla safari Rwanda. For more information about booking this safari, contact us.