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Rwanda Gorillas, Primates, & Landscapes

Duration
11 Days
Price
£6,075 pp.
Location
Rwanda, Africa
Gorilla Twins Gorilla Fund

Trip Highlights

  • Gorilla trekking
  • Volcanoes and National Parks
  • Relaxing lakes and views

What's Included

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • All excursions and activities
  • All internal transport and transfers

Rwanda Gorillas, Primates, & Landscapes

Discover Rwanda's stunning wildlife, wild places and fascinating people with us

Our Rwanda Gorillas, Primates, & Landscapes itinerary offers a truly inspirational and transformative holiday experience, packed with unforgettable moments; some of Africa’s most exquisite scenery; abundant wildlife and warm, welcoming people. Spend time with the Mountain gorillas and learn about their conservation, visit a Genocide Memorial Site, have the opportunity to partake in Gorilla and Chimpanzee Habituation programmes, do Lion Monitoring; walk the exquisite Ivi River Trail and have some wonderful, authentic cultural experiences.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Departure

Fly to Kigali, the Rwandese capital. On arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel located in a suburb of the city for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Kigali - Nyungwe Forest NP

Day 3 Chimp tracking, canopy walk & forest walks!

Day 4 Nyungwe Forest NP - Kibuye, Lake Kivu

Day 5 Kibuye - Gisenyi, Lake Kivu

Day 6 Explore Gisenyi!

Day 7 Gisenyi, Lake Kivu - Parc National des Volcans

Day 8 Gorilla tracking!

Day 9 Golden monkey tracking!

Day 10 Parc National des Volcans - Kigali

Day 11 Kigali - Kigali Airport

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When to go to Rwanda

Find out the best time to visit Rwanda with our month by month guide.

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January

January is the dry season in Rwanda, making it a popular time to visit - meaning prices are higher, so it is important to book in advance.

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February

February is the dry season in Rwanda, making it a popular time to visit - meaning prices are higher, so it is important to book in advance. The sunny and warm weather makes it a perfect time to go tracking for gorillas in the highlands and enjoy activities across Rwanda.

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March

The beginning of the long rainy season is the prime time to trek to see chimpanzees, fruit begins to ripen bringing them to the reaches of the forest canopy. Gorilla trekking can still be undertaken, with discounts on permits often given.

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April

Continuing rains throughout April means chimp sightings are still at their best. April is a good time to track gorillas as you may be able to take advantage of deals and discounts.

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May

Rains ease and Rwanda's parks and reserves are lush and bountiful, with newborn animals making their first journey through the parks.

  • The Kigali International Peace Marathon takes place, with three events, full, half and a 10k marathon.
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June

It is dry season in Rwanda, the peak time to travel. Wildlife sightings become more common, making a popular time of year to travel.

Top Tip - there is always the chance of showers so make sure you pack your waterproofs especially for the rainforest.

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July

It is dry season in Rwanda, the peak time to travel. Wildlife sightings become more common, making a popular time of year to travel.

Top Tip - there is always the chance of showers so make sure you pack your waterproofs especially for the rainforest.

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August

It is dry season in Rwanda, the peak time to travel. Wildlife sightings become more common, making a popular time of year to travel.

Top Tip - there is always the chance of showers so make sure you pack your waterproofs especially for the rainforest.

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September

It is dry season in Rwanda, the peak time to travel. Wildlife sightings become more common, making a popular time of year to travel.

Top Tip - there is always the chance of showers so make sure you pack your waterproofs especially for the rainforest.

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October

Photographers it is an excellent time to travel, rain showers clear as quickly as they came clearing to reveal beautiful clear skies. It is the ideal time to admire Rwanda's incredible mountainous scenery.

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November

Photographers it is an excellent time to travel, rain showers clear as quickly as they came clearing to reveal beautiful clear skies. It is the ideal time to admire Rwanda's incredible mountainous scenery.

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December

December is the dry season in Rwanda, making it a popular time to visit - meaning prices are higher, so it is important to book in advance. The sunny and warm weather makes it a perfect time to go tracking for gorillas in the highlands and enjoy activities across Rwanda.

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