6-Day Rwanda Chimpanzee and Golden Monkey Trekking

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be meet with a warm welcome by our company representative. Exchange some money in local currency then drive to the hotel for an overnight stay. Your professional guide driver will be at the airport ahead of time waiting for you. Main Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Accommodation: Hotel Des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After your breakfast, you will start your Kigali City Tour with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Later, you will be transferred to Nyungwe National Park, the home of chimpanzees. The journey south ouest passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape. In the afternoon, enjoy a canopy walk adventure in Nyungwe National Park. Visit and enjoy the property amenities. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking) High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Nyungwe NP Chimpanzee Common White Rhino None Black Rhino None Lion None Leopard None Cheetah None Show more Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approximately 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow, hawk and regal sunbird. Later proceed with tea plantation experiences around the park. After these experiences, transfer to the shore of Lake Kivu. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Town) +16 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, you will start your morning boat cruise exploring different islands located on the lake. On this day, you will drive to Volcanoes National Park. On your way have a stopover and enjoy the Rwanda coffee experiences at Kopakiki Cooperative. On arrival, spend your time at leisure enjoying property amenities at the lodge. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park(Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP Gorilla Common Chimpanzee None Elephant Rare Buffalo Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Show more Accommodation: Classic Lodge Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

On this special day, you will have the rare opportunity to observe the famous golden monkeys. You will depart for golden monkeys trekking to observe the famous Rwandan monkeys in the Volcanoes National Park. Spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for lunch. Upon arrival at the lodge for lunch, enjoy lunch at the hotel or in a local restaurant in Musanze city with an afternoon cultural experience at the Gorilla Guardians formery Ibyiwacu Cultural Village. You'll later have a transfer back to Kigali for your night life experience. Main Destination: Kigali Accommodation: Hotel Des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

On your last day in Kigali, we will drop you off for your outbound flight back home. Main Destination: Kigali Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included