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4-days primates trekking adventure will brace you in the land of a thousand hills, with many interesting activities to be a part of and a few surprises surely will await you, because as we all know, the wild is an unpredictable place! Explore Rwanda’s Nyungwe, home to man’s closest relative and so much more! Your lifetime adventure will wind up in the Volcanoes, where you will take thrilling Primate trekking to meet the gentle giants.

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4 days primates
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park.

Highlight for affordable 4-days primates trekking in Rwanda.

  • Chimpanzee trekking and a guided nature walk in Nyungwe Forest
  • Mountain gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Kigali city tour
  • One gorilla and chimpanzee permit
  • A chance to encounter the golden monkey.
  • 3 nights’ accommodation
  • Services of an English-speaking driver or guide
  • Airport transfer

Detailed itinerary for affordable 4-days primates tracking in Rwanda.

Day 1: Airport pickup with transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Upon your arrival in Kigali, you will be welcomed by your safari guide or driver, who will warmly welcome you and help you with your luggage into the safari vehicle. With a little briefing on the safari, you will be ready to head to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Upon your arrival, check into your booked safari lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: half board

4 days primates
Chimpanzee Trekking Nyungwe Forest National Park

Accommodation options

  • Upmarket: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
  • Budget: Gisakura Guest House
  • Meal plan: dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park and guided nature walk.

After your breakfast, you will set out into the forest for a thrilling canopy walk and be on the lookout for different bird species, monkeys, etc. Return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation. Meal plan: full board.

Accommodation options

  • Upmarket: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
  • Budget: Gisakura Guest House
  • Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

It will be quite an early morning, so get up in time, and after your breakfast, be ready to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before your chimpanzee tracking adventure. Return to the lodge for lunch and check out to transfer to Volcanoes National Park, home of the mountain gorillas. Upon your arrival, check into your safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Meal plan: F/B.

4 days primates
Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Accommodation Options

  • Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget: Kinigi Guest House
  • Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes and transfer back to Kigali

With your packed lunch and plenty of drinking water, transfer to the park headquarters after breakfast. You will be given a briefing on the activity, the dos and don’ts, and what is expected of you while tracking. After the briefing, you will hit the tracking trails, and when you find these incredible mountain gorillas, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour to observe them and take as many pictures as you want. Return to the lodge for some refreshments, check out, and drive to Kigali city. You will make a quick stop at the craft market to get a few souvenirs before catching your flight back home. Meal plan: breakfast and lunch.

4 days Primate
Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

4-days primates trekking Rwanda in Volcanoes includes:

  • Airport transfers
  • Private vehicles for the safari
  • Driver allowance
  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
  • Park entry fees
  • One gorilla trekking permit
  • One chimpanzee tracking permit.

However, 4-days primates trekking Volcanoes excludes:

  • Airfare
  • Rwanda Visa
  • Luxury drinks
  • Personal laundry
  • Tips for local guides
  • Telephone fee
  • Porter fee while trekking
  • Personal Insurance
  • Personal shopping bills and any other item not mentioned above.