7 Days Primates Rwanda Experience

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and escorted to the VIP lounge as our team handles your immigration and luggage formalities. Afterward, a Palast Tours representative will meet you for a brief orientation and trip overview. You will then enjoy a scenic 15-minute drive to your hotel for check-in.

This morning, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your 7:00 AM scenic domestic flight with RwandAir to Kamembe (approximately 40 minutes). Upon arrival, you will head straight to Nyungwe National Park for an unforgettable rainforest adventure. Your experience begins with Africa's highest zipline, where you will soar above the lush green forest and enjoy spectacular views of the valleys below. The thrilling ride takes you across the forest to the other side, offering a unique bird's-eye view of one of Africa's oldest rainforests. Next, you will enjoy the famous Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge high above the treetops. Walking through the forest canopy, you will take in breathtaking panoramic views, listen to the sounds of the rainforest, and, with a bit of luck, spot colorful birds and playful monkeys. After crossing the canopy, you will enjoy a scenic guided hike back through the forest to the starting point, completing this exciting adventure. You will then transfer to your lodge for check-in and a relaxing lunch. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure, allowing you to unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the lodge.

Rise at 4:30 AM, enjoy your coffee, and pack your breakfast before heading into the forest for chimpanzee tracking. Chimpanzees are highly sociable creatures, known for forming complex communities of up to 100 individuals. During the day, -fusi After the trek, you'll return to the lodge for a relaxing lunch. Afternoon at leisure.

After breakfast, check out and depart for a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park (approximately 5 hours), home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas. For added comfort and spectacular aerial views, you may also choose an optional 45-minute helicopter transfers, (at extra cost) allowing you to arrive earlier and enjoy more time at your lodge. If traveling by road, enjoy Rwanda's breathtaking countryside as you follow part of the Congo Nile Trail. Along the way, admire the country's rolling hills, sparkling lakes, picturesque villages, and beautiful landscapes, with plenty of opportunities for memorable photos. Upon arrival at Volcanoes National Park, check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch. Later in the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for a self-guided tour. This inspiring conservation center offers fascinating insights into gorilla research, conservation efforts, and the unique world of mountain gorillas, making it the perfect introduction to your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience the following morning.

After an early breakfast at 06:40 AM, you will depart for the park headquarters where you will receive a briefing and be National Park, following the trail to the specific gorilla family assigned to you. Once the gorillas are located, you will have the unforgettable opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. -deserved lunch. The afternoon will be free for you to relax.

After an early breakfast at 6:40 AM at the lodge, you will set off for a memorable Golden Monkey trekking experience. The journey begins at the park headquarters, where you will receive a briefing from park rangers and be assigned a professional guide. Golden monkeys are known for their playful and social behavior, and this trek offers a rare opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat, surrounded by the lush greenery of Volcanoes National Park. Following the trek, return to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch. After lunch you will visit Gorilla Guardians Village for a cultural experience.

Morning breakfast at leisure and check-out, begin your scenic three-hour drive back to Kigali, enjoying one final view of -guide may take you for a leisurely souvenir shopping stopan ideal chance to pick up han Depending on your flight schedule, you will either continue exploring Kigali or be transferred directly to the airport, bringing your unforgettable Rwandan adventure to a close. THIS WILL MARK THE END OF YOUR TRIP! Urugendo rwiza!! Leisure beyond expectations!