The 3 days gorilla trekking in Congo combined with chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park offers a unique experience of meeting these primates in their natural bedding. This will be a life time experience. This tour begins in Kigali driving to the west of Rwanda, crossing Nyungwe National Park, over night in Congo. Cross the border to trek the law land gorillas in Kahuzi Biega. Return to Rwanda, have chimpanzee trekking and drive back to Kigali.
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Rusizi
pick up from your accommodation in Kigali, drive to Rusizi on the border with Congo. With an enroute lunch and a visit to the Kings Palace museum to learn from the past history and leadership of Rwanda. on arrival in Rusizi, check in to your booked accommodation, dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: (Lunch , Dinner).
Accommodation option:
- Emeraude Kivu resort (standard Hotel)
- Kivu Marina Bay (Midrange Hotel)
Day 2: Lowland Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today, with your parked breakfast, cross the border and be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing from ranger guides, after which you will start the low land gorilla trekking exercise. The trekking duration depend on the movement of the gorillas, and once you locate them, you will allowed up to one hour with them. Later return for lunch and cross back to Rwanda and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at your Hotel.
Accommodation option:
- Emeraude Kivu resort (standard Hotel)
- Kivu Marina Bay (Midrange Hotel)
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and drive to Kigali
today at 5:00 AM you will be picked by your driver guide and head to the Park for a short briefing on chimpanzee trekking. later enter the jungle in search for these shy primates, once located, spend 1 hour with them, taking pictures and observing their behavior. return to the starting point, you will be transferred back to Kigali. Make a stop over in Butare for lunch and proceed to the Kigali International Airport for your departure flight back home or be dropped to your accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking and chimpanzee Safari.
The tour cost includes;
- Ground transportation.
- Full board accommodation as per the itinerary.
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Border crossing fees.
Excludes;
- Air fare.
- Visa fees.
- Gratitude and tips.
- Travel insurance.
- Items of personal nature such as cigarettes.