5 Days in Rwanda Safari Package: The Ultimate Rwanda Primates Tracking Tour
5 Days in Rwanda Safari Package: Overview
The 5 days in Rwanda safari package is a perfect, affordable 5-day Rwanda primates tracking tour that begins and ends in Kigali. This amazing 5 days in Rwanda safari tour takes you gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
This 5 days in Rwanda safari package is ideal if you’re interested in experiencing wonderful gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda. You’ll trek for gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and track chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park Forest.
Exploring these ancient rainforests is an incredible experience, as they host a spectacular array of rare wildlife, birds, insects, plants, and primates such as vervets, baboons, mangabeys, blue monkeys, Mona monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, silver monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, owl-faced monkeys, and golden monkeys.
Your 5 days in Rwanda safari tour package also includes a forest canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest, relaxation at the sandy shores of lovely Lake Kivu, and cultural heritage tours at the King’s Palace and Ethnographic Museum.
You can book or customize this ultimate 5 days in Rwanda tour package to match your specific safari interests.
5 Days in Rwanda Safari Package: Prime Safari Activities
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Experience a canopy walk via the treetop walkway
- Relax on the beautiful sandy shores of Lake Kivu
- Cultural heritage tours at the Ethnographic Museum & King’s Palace
- Drive through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills and countryside
- Optional visit to the Kigali Genocide Museum and Kigali city tour
5 Days in Rwanda Safari Package: Featured Safari Destinations
- Day 1: Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Lake Kivu-Gisenyi Beach
- Day 3 & 4: Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Day 5: King’s Palace, Ethnographic Museum
5 Days in Rwanda Safari Package: Highlights
Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport & transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Rwanda & travel to Lake Kivu – Gisenyi beach for relaxation
Day 3: Drive to Nyungwe Forest along the scenic Congo Nile Divide trail
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk tour in Nyungwe Forest
Day 5: Drive back to Kigali, visiting the King’s Palace & Ethnographic Museum en route
5 Days in Rwanda Safari Package: Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, your tour driver guide will welcome you to Rwanda and brief you about the country and the 5-day tour. If your flight arrives early enough, you can take a Kigali city tour, visiting attractions such as the Genocide Memorial Center, local markets, and art galleries.
After the city tour, drive north through Rwanda’s beautiful, terraced hillsides to Musanze at the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes. Your accommodation will be near the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park, home to around 300 highly endangered mountain gorillas. Relax and prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trek tomorrow.
Highlight: Driving through Rwanda’s beautiful, terraced hillsides
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge, or Virunga Lodge
Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Muhabura Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive Distance & Time: 116 km / 2-3 hours
Activities & Services: Transfer to Volcanoes, optional Kigali city tour
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park & Travel to Lake Kivu – Gisenyi Beach for Relaxation
Wake up at 6 am and have breakfast. Transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing at 8 am, then begin the trek into the jungle with an expert park ranger/guide to search for rare mountain gorillas. The trek can take from 30 minutes to 7 hours and can be challenging, but spotting these gentle giants makes it worthwhile. You will be allowed one hour with the gorillas.
After the trek, transfer to Gisenyi on the northern edge of Lake Kivu, the largest lake in Rwanda. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sandy shores of this African Great Lake, enjoying the tropical setting and lovely views.
Highlight: Tracking the fascinating mountain gorillas
Accommodation:-
Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Midrange: Paradise Kivu Resort / Hotel Gorillas Lake Kivu
Budget: Hotel Paradis Malahide
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Distance & Time: 110 km / 2 hours
Activities & Services: Gorilla trekking, transfer to Lake Kivu
Day 3: Drive to Nyungwe National Park via the Scenic Congo Nile Divide Trail
After a relaxed breakfast, embark on a 7-8 hour drive to Nyungwe. Drive via the Congo Nile divide trail, offering views of tea and coffee plantations and panoramic views of rolling hills. Travel through typical African villages with warm and welcoming people. Arrive at Nyungwe Forest in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Highlight: The scenic drive to Nyungwe
Accommodation:-
Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge, One & Only Nyungwe House
Midrange: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel
Budget: Gisakura Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Distance & Time: Approx. 294 km / 7-8 hours
Activities & Services: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest
After an early breakfast, set off for the park visitor center for a briefing at 5:30 am, then start your trek to see the chimps, enjoying the chance to see other primates, birds, and animals along the way. Spend an hour with the chimps, observing them in their natural environment. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour forest canopy walk, viewing the foliage and wildlife from above.
Highlight: Tracking wild chimpanzees on foot
Accommodation:-
Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge, One & Only Nyungwe House
Midrange: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel
Budget: Gisakura Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities & Services: Chimp trekking, canopy walk
Day 5: Drive Back to Kigali, Visit the King’s Palace, and Visit the Ethnographic Museum En-Route
After breakfast, embark on a 5- to 6 hour drive back to Kigali. Pass rolling hills and beautiful scenery, stopping at Rwanda’s Cultural Heritage Corridor. Tour the Ethnographic Museum in Butare, then visit the traditional King’s Palace in Nyanza. Continue to Kigali Airport for your departure flight.
Highlight: Learning about Rwanda’s cultural heritage
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Distance & Time: Approx. 200 km/5-6 hours
Activities & Services: Drive to Kigali, visit the ethnographic museum, visit King’s Palace in Nyanza, drop-off at Kigali International Airport
Optional Activities: Colobus monkey tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park, tea plantation visit
