Rwanda

10-Day Rwanda Double Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Meet Rwanda’s Primates in their natural habitat on this 10–day Rwanda Double Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. On this unforgettable Rwanda Primate Safari, you will indulge in gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, where you will trek two different gorilla families on 2 different days. Your Rwanda Primate Journey also takes you to Nyungwe National Park, where you will meet chimpanzees and other primates that Nyungwe Forest is famous for.

10 days Nyungwe NP · Lake Kivu · Volcanoes NP · Akagera NPFrom $8,868 pp

Accommodation

Summary

Days	Camps	Experiences
1 – 2	Kigali Serena Hotel , Rwanda	Forest trek · Guided walk
2 – 4	Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda	Guided walk · Community visit
4 – 5	Lake Kivu Serena Hotel , Rwanda	Community visit · Forest trek
5 – 8	Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda	Forest trek · Guided walk
8 – 10	Ruzizi Tented Lodge Akagera National Park, Rwanda	Guided walk · Community visit

Wildlife & activities

Highlights

Nyungwe National Park
Volcanoes National Park
Kigali Serena Hotel
Across 10 days you travel through Nyungwe National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, with a private guide and vehicle throughout and camps chosen for where they sit rather than how loudly they advertise.
This is a sample route. Tell us your dates, your pace and what you have already seen, and we will redraw it around you before anything is held.

Your Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali

Meet & assist

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional guide and transferred to your hotel in Kigali. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight. Optional Kigali City Tour visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, among other amazing sites.

Day 1

Rwanda International Airport →

Road • 03:15h

You are met on arrival and driven by private 4x4 to , with stops for lunch and any game seen along the way.

Day 1 – 2

Kigali Serena Hotel

, Rwanda

Luxury hotel located in Kigali

1 night · Tented Suite x 1

Selected experiences

Forest trek in
Guided walk in

Day 2

→ Nyungwe National Park

Road • 03:00h

You travel by private 4x4 from to Nyungwe National Park, stopping for a picnic lunch and any game seen along the way.

Day 2 – 4

Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel

Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda

Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

2 nights · Tented Suite x 1

Selected experiences

Guided walk in Nyungwe National Park
Community visit in Nyungwe National Park

Day 4

Nyungwe National Park →

Road • 02:45h

You travel by private 4x4 from Nyungwe National Park to , stopping for a picnic lunch and any game seen along the way.

Day 4 – 5

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

, Rwanda

Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu

1 night · Tented Suite x 1

Selected experiences

Community visit in
Forest trek in

Day 5

→ Volcanoes National Park

Road • 02:45h

You travel by private 4x4 from to Volcanoes National Park, stopping for a picnic lunch and any game seen along the way.

Day 5 – 8

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

3 nights · Luxury Room x 1

Selected experiences

Forest trek in Volcanoes National Park
Guided walk in Volcanoes National Park

Day 8

Volcanoes National Park → Akagera National Park

Road • 02:15h

You travel by private 4x4 from Volcanoes National Park to Akagera National Park, stopping for a picnic lunch and any game seen along the way.

Day 8 – 10

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP

2 nights · Luxury Room x 1

Selected experiences

Guided walk in Akagera National Park
Community visit in Akagera National Park

Day 10

Departure

You will enjoy a final morning game drive before departing for Kigali. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport or your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwanda safari.

What to expect

Includes

Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
All accommodation on a full-board basis
Park, conservancy and concession fees
All road transfers in a private vehicle
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits as listed
Airport meet-and-greet and all road transfers
24-hour support from our team on the ground

Excludes

International flights and visas
Travel and medical insurance
Premium wines and champagne
Balloon safaris and other optional activities
Gratuities for guides and camp staff

Start your journey

These experiences are just a glimpse of what is possible. If you would like to book this trip or shape a custom itinerary, we are here to help you plan your perfect safari.