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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 27950 per person
This trip includes only the very best lodges in each location, suitable if you are looking for the ultimate polished and elegant experience.
Trip Summary
Start location : Kigali International
Kigali
Virunga Mountains
02 : Bisate Lodge
03 : Bisate Lodge
04 : Bisate 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
Heaven Boutique Hotel
Heaven Boutique Hotel is located in the centre of Kigali.
The hotel is centred on the well known Heaven Restaurant.
Guest accommodation is in twelve simple rooms in three adjacent properties.
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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
Bisate Lodge
Bisate Lodge is located in the Virunga Mountains area.
The lodge is centred on a beautiful main building, leading out to a campfire area.
Guest accommodation is in six gorgeous dome-thatched Villas.
Activities are centred on gorilla tracking, plus golden monkey tracking, hiking and cultural visits.
The primary activity is gorilla tracking up into the mountain forests.
The reserve is home to forty families of gorillas, totalling around 600 individuals.
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.
Other activities include further guided hiking, plus visits to various villages, orphanages and scenic lakes.
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
Fly : Virunga to Nyungwe
Safari vehicle : vehicle relocation
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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