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Primates in Rwanda
USD 7900
JAN-DEC
7 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 14450 per person
This trip includes really good quality properties, perhaps without the intense polish of the very top lodges, but also without the premium price tag.
Trip Summary
Start location : Kigali International
Kigali
01 : Mille Collines
Virunga Mountains
02 : Amakoro Songa Lodge
03 : Amakoro Songa Lodge
04 : Amakoro Songa Lodge
Nyungwe
05 : Nyungwe House
06 : Nyungwe House
07 : Nyungwe House
End location : Kigali International
Kigali
Set in the centre of Rwanda, Kigali is the capital city and main transport hub for the country. Set across a series of prominent hills, the city centre is a reasonably pleasant place to explore, has some reliable hotels for overnight stops and some interesting genocide museums.
Day 1
Arrival : Kigali
lodge
Mille Collines
Hotel des Mille Collines is located in the middle of Kigali.
It is a rather old fashioned large hotel with all the usual facilities.
Guest accommodation is in 100 rooms of various specifications.
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Virunga Mountains
Set in the northwest of Rwanda, Virunga Mountains is one of the prime locations in Africa for viewing mountain gorillas, plus options for other primates and cultural interaction. Guest accommodation is in a very wide range of lodges, some of which are extremely high quality.
Day 2 , 3 , 4
Safari vehicle : Primate Safaris
lodge
Amakoro Songa Lodge
Amakoro Songa Lodge is located in the Virunga Mountains area.
The lodge is centred on a pleasant main building.
Guest accommodation is in 8 detached rooms.
The lodge has close ties with the local community.
Amakoro Songa Lodge is located in the Virunga Mountains area.
The primary activity is gorilla tracking up into the mountain forests.
It is also possible to trek into the forest to view golden monkeys.
The trek to Dian Fossey's Grave is something of a pilgrimage.
Villages can be visited either as part of the other treks or as separate outings.
Nyungwe
Set in the southwest of Rwanda, Nyungwe is an important tropical forest reserve, the best location in the country for viewing chimpanzees, plus a wide range of hikes through the forests and tea plantations. Guest accommodation is in just a handful of lodges, one of which is genuinely high quality.
Day 5 , 6 , 7
Safari vehicle : Primate Safaris
lodge
Nyungwe House
One and Only Nyungwe House is located in the Nyungwe area.
The lodge is centred on a large main building, leading out to a swimming pool area.
Guest accommodation is in twenty two standard Rooms with air-conditioning ...
... plus two larger Forest Suites.
There is also a good spa facility ...
... and a small gym.
Activities include chimp tracking, forest hiking, the suspension bridge, tea plantation walks and cultural visits.
The primary activity is chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
Another big highlight is the forest canopy walk.
Another excellent option is to take a guided tour around the local tea plantations.
Day 8
Departure : Kigali International
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