You will track chimpanzees and other primates in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Have your golden monkey trekking and gorilla trek adventures in Volcanoes National Park on these 6 days primates safari, a signature of Rwanda. Experience authentic Rwandan culture and community, canopy walk adventure, tea experiences and boat cruise. You will be using your Jeep Land-cruiser touristic vehicle.
Tour Features
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Not for solo travelers: | Solo travelers cannot book this private tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
One Click Hotel
|
Breakfast Included |
| 2 |
Gisakura Guest House
Nyungwe National Park |
Breakfast Included |
| 3 |
Rwiza Cultural Village
|
Breakfast Included |
| 4 |
La Locanda
Volcanoes National Park |
Breakfast Included |
| 5 |
La Locanda
Volcanoes National Park |
Breakfast Included |
| 6 |
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1Arrival at the Kigali International airport.
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. Transfer to the Kigali hotel. Enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner, rest. Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation: One Click Hotel,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
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2Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
After your breakfast, your guide Driver meet you proceed your trip to Nyungwe National Park, the home of chimpanzees and Colobus Monkey you will have a stopover in south at the Nyanya King Palace Museum visit Inyambo Cows. The journey south west 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. Drive to the hotel and relax whole evening with an optional walk with our guide Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Gisakura Guest House,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
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3Forest National Park, Chimpanzee Trekking, Tea Plantation –
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, check out and transfer to the shore of Lake Kivu.
Accommodation: Rwiza Cultural Village,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
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4Boating, Coffee Experiences Crop to Cup - Volcanoes National
After breakfast, you will start your morning boat cruise exploring different islands located on the lake Kibuye side. 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 relaxed enjoying property amenities at the lodge, evening at leisure. Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: La Locanda,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
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5Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Ex
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the home of mountain Gorillas, the Volcano National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching them do their daily activities. Return to your hotel for lunch or visit any other restaurant of your choice in Musanze town for lunch. Head out for an afternoon Cultural Experiences at the Gorilla Guardians former ibyiwacu Cultural Village, with a transfer back to Kigali for your night life experience. Return to the hotel for relaxation. Later order your dinner and rest. Overnight stay at La Locanda (BB). Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: La Locanda,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
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6Volcanoes National Park + Golden Monkey Trekking – Back to K
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. Enjoy your early lunch at the hotel or in a local restaurant in Musanze town with an afternoon check out and later have a transfer back to Kigali, en route do your last-minute shopping drop off
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Apr 20 2023 to Apr 20 2025 | $1 | $2 | $2 | $2 | $3 |
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel
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Offices In :
Rwanda -
Size :
20 -
Member Of :
Rwanda Tours and Travel Association (RTTA) -
Tour Types :
Midrange -
Destinations :
Rwanda
Uganda - Hermosa Life Tours and Travel is a Rwandan and East Africa safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain Gorilla Trekking, and other Primates Experiences. Fully Licensed by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Member of Rwanda Tours and Travel Association (RTTA), Our area of expertise; • Led Groups of International Travelers on Vacation Across Rwanda and the East Africa region • Planned Trip Itineraries, Passenger Activities and Coordinated Travel Accommodation • Established Effective Time management by creating daily schedules for clients and team Members. • Built and maintained relationships with accommodation Properties and Travel Agencies, • Provided Exceptional Destination Knowledge and Travel Advice As an experienced tour operator with over 10 Years in Tourism Business, we Customize our Itineraries according to our customers’ tastes and needs. Hermosa Life Tours and Travel combines luxury, style, service, and authenticity to provide a unique, exciting adventure and an unforgettable experience. Our itineraries showcase properties that meet our high standards and expectations in terms of both quality and service. All of our Tours and are conducted by gifted, accountable, and kind guides.
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Not for solo travelers: | Solo travelers cannot book this private tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
One Click Hotel,
|
Breakfast Included |
| 2 |
Gisakura Guest House,
Nyungwe National Park |
Breakfast Included |
| 3 |
Rwiza Cultural Village,
|
Breakfast Included |
| 4 |
La Locanda,
Volcanoes National Park |
Breakfast Included |
| 5 |
La Locanda,
Volcanoes National Park |
Breakfast Included |
| 6 |
,
|
-
1Arrival at the Kigali International airport.
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. Transfer to the Kigali hotel. Enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner, rest. Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation: One Click Hotel, ,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
-
2Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
After your breakfast, your guide Driver meet you proceed your trip to Nyungwe National Park, the home of chimpanzees and Colobus Monkey you will have a stopover in south at the Nyanya King Palace Museum visit Inyambo Cows. The journey south west 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. Drive to the hotel and relax whole evening with an optional walk with our guide Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Gisakura Guest House, ,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
-
3Forest National Park, Chimpanzee Trekking, Tea Plantation –
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, check out and transfer to the shore of Lake Kivu.
Accommodation: Rwiza Cultural Village, ,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
-
4Boating, Coffee Experiences Crop to Cup - Volcanoes National
After breakfast, you will start your morning boat cruise exploring different islands located on the lake Kibuye side. 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 relaxed enjoying property amenities at the lodge, evening at leisure. Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: La Locanda, ,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
-
5Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Ex
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the home of mountain Gorillas, the Volcano National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching them do their daily activities. Return to your hotel for lunch or visit any other restaurant of your choice in Musanze town for lunch. Head out for an afternoon Cultural Experiences at the Gorilla Guardians former ibyiwacu Cultural Village, with a transfer back to Kigali for your night life experience. Return to the hotel for relaxation. Later order your dinner and rest. Overnight stay at La Locanda (BB). Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: La Locanda, ,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
-
6Volcanoes National Park + Golden Monkey Trekking – Back to K
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. Enjoy your early lunch at the hotel or in a local restaurant in Musanze town with an afternoon check out and later have a transfer back to Kigali, en route do your last-minute shopping drop off
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Apr 20 2023 to Apr 20 2025 | $1 | $2 | $2 | $2 | $3 |
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel
-
Offices In :
Rwanda -
Size :
20 -
Member Of :
Rwanda Tours and Travel Association (RTTA) -
Tour Types :
Midrange -
Destinations :
Rwanda Uganda - Hermosa Life Tours and Travel is a Rwandan and East Africa safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain Gorilla Trekking, and other Primates Experiences. Fully Licensed by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Member of Rwanda Tours and Travel Association (RTTA), Our area of expertise; • Led Groups of International Travelers on Vacation Across Rwanda and the East Africa region • Planned Trip Itineraries, Passenger Activities and Coordinated Travel Accommodation • Established Effective Time management by creating daily schedules for clients and team Members. • Built and maintained relationships with accommodation Properties and Travel Agencies, • Provided Exceptional Destination Knowledge and Travel Advice As an experienced tour operator with over 10 Years in Tourism Business, we Customize our Itineraries according to our customers’ tastes and needs. Hermosa Life Tours and Travel combines luxury, style, service, and authenticity to provide a unique, exciting adventure and an unforgettable experience. Our itineraries showcase properties that meet our high standards and expectations in terms of both quality and service. All of our Tours and are conducted by gifted, accountable, and kind guides.
