6 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzee Trekking
6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour (very cheap rwanda safaris) 2024
6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour takes you to Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimpanzees & Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The 6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour is the Best Safari to do in Rwanda.
Trip Overview of the budget: 6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 6: Departure to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary of the (Affordable) 6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
On day 1 of 6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour, Arrive at the Kigali International Airport you meet the company driver who transfers you to Nyungwe forest National Park and en-route, visit the Genocide memorials and lunch. Proceed to check-in at your lodge for Dinner and Overnight Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking
Second day of 6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour, have breakfast will then proceed to park headquarters for short briefing on the conduct around Chimpanzees. Later, in groups of 8 with a park ranger, enter the forest to trek the Chimpanzees for 2-4 hours in the green forest vegetation and when you meet them an hour is allowed in their presence. After Chimpanzee Trekking, return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel.
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu
Day 3 of 6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour, Breakfast then transfer to Lake Kivu, a journey that gives you lunch en-route. After a while, you reach the shores then continue on boat ride visiting to the fishing villages. Dinner and Overnight. Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Breakfast then drive to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri District. On reaching the Park, continue to visit the local community projects where you learn about the local people. After the community visit, return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Five Volcanoes Lodge.
Day 5: Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park
6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour, early morning breakfast and transfer to park head quarters for short briefing on conduct around the mountain gorillas. Trek the Gorillas for 3-5 hours then after you meet them and in an hour, take many photos to keep. After Gorilla Trekking, return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Five Volcanoes Lodge.
Day 6: Depart to Kigali
Morning breakfast, then embark on a departure to Kigali International Airport to board your flight back home, end of the 6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour.
(Affordable) 6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tour Includes
- Ground transportation
- Accommodation and meals
- Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
- Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Boat cruise at Lake Kivu
- Lunch
- Professional English speaking guide
(Affordable) 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Tour Excludes
- Airfares
- Visa
- Tipping fees to locals and porters
- Laundry
- Cigarettes
- Luxury drinks
Essential Things to Do Before the (Affordable) 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Tour
Carry the Essential Gorilla Trekking Gear
As you plan on embarking on the 1 day Budget Rwanda gorilla Trek, make sure to carry the ideal Gorilla Trekking Gear like.
- Long waterproof trousers not jeans are ideal
- Long-sleeved shirts to protect you from getting bites and piercings from tree branches.
- Gardening gloves to protect your palms
- Rain jackets
- Water proof caps / hats
- A candid waterproof zip lock bag to protect your camera and gadgets
- Hiking/ Trekking shoes
- Skin repellents to protect you from insect bites as you trek through the forest.
Make Sure you have a valid Gorilla trekking Permit
As you go on your 1 day Budget Rwanda Gorilla Trek, make sure you carry your Gorilla Trekking Permit at US $1500 per person. This Gorilla Trekking Permit takes you Gorilla Trekking at the popular Volcanoes National Park situated in Rwanda’s Ruhengeri District and also known to offer remarkable gorilla Trekking Safaris to tourists around the world.
Ensure to target the Best Time around the year to go Gorilla Trekking
When planning to go on your 1 day Budget Rwanda Gorilla Trek make sure to travel during the Best time to watch the Gorillas and this is during the months of June to September and mid-December to February.
Follow the required Precautions while with Gorillas
While in the presence of the Mountain Gorillas, ensure to follow the precautions to enjoy the Best adventures as you trek the Gorillas in their habitat.
- Keep calm and quiet wile with the Gorillas
- Make sure you stay close with other colleagues (Stay in the group)
- Maintain a distance of 7 metres (21 feet) from the Gorillas
- Don’t eat or drink in the presence of the Gorillas
- You should in groups of 8 to trek Gorillas
- Clean your hands before trek
- Keep flashes out in your cameras
- Don’t throw rubbish anyhow
- When approached by a Gorilla (silverback Gorilla), crouch down slowly and don’t maintain eye contact
- An hour is allowed in the presence of the gorillas.6 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzee Trek6 Days Rwanda Chimps & Gorillas Tou
