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Discover Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, Dian Fossey Tour (Exclusively Private)

8 days
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kigali to Musanze

    Start point
    Kigali, Rwanda (Kigali City, 08:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Red Rocks Intercultural Exchange Center), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Complimentary tour of Kigali
    • Visit craft market
    • Visit Gisozi genocide memorial center
    • Learn about local banana beer brewing process
    • Tour of Red Rocks Intercultural Exchange Center

    Optional Activities

    • Squeeze banana juice and drink fresh juice
    • Participate in basket weaving activity with local community
    Landmarks
    Gisozi Genocide Memorial Center
    Red Rocks Intercultural Exchange Center
  2. Day 2

    Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch during hike), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Mount Bisoke volcano hike to summit
    • Crater lake viewing at summit
    Landmarks
    Mount Bisoke
    Kinigi Park Offices
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  3. Day 3

    Mountain Gorilla Trekking

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Mountain gorilla trekking
    • Visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    Landmarks
    Ellen DeGeneres Campus - Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    Volcanoes National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Karisoke Research Center Hike

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Karisoke Research Center hike
    • Learn about Dian Fossey's work and legacy

    Optional Activities

    • Hire porter to carry bags and provide hiking support
    Landmarks
    Karisoke Research Center
    Mount Bisoke
    Mount Karisimbi
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  5. Day 5

    Golden Monkeys Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Golden Monkeys trek (1-2 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Musanze market in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Volcanoes National Park
    Musanze Market
  6. Day 6

    Lake Kivu to Nyungwe National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Emeraude Kivu Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Kivu
    Landmarks
    Lake Kivu
    Nyungwe National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Emeraude Kivu Resort), Resort (Emeraude Kivu Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park
    • Canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park
    Landmarks
    Nyungwe National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Nyungwe to Kigali

    End point
    Kigali, Rwanda (Kigali City, 06:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rwanda National Museum in Butare
    Landmarks
    Rwanda National Museum
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  • Discover Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, Dian Fossey Tour (Exclusively Private) reviewer 1
    December 16th, 2024
    5
    Is a good itinerary. Is an active schedule, but is worth it. If you are not use to altitude and/or hiking, the amount...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Devine African Safaris Ltd
    Hi Mimi, Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a review. I am more than happy to learn that you had a great time while on your tour in Rwanda. I hope that you will tell your network about the beauty of Rwanda.
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    June 29th, 2024
    5
    I can't believe how much we managed to pack into 8 days , and they went by so quickly! I couldn't have asked for...
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    Reply from: Devine African Safaris Ltd
    Hi Georgina, Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a review. I am more than happy to learn that you had a great time while on your tour in Rwanda . I hope that you will tell your network about the beauty of Rwanda.
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    September 4th, 2023
    5
    Great tour. When people ask me how my vacation was, I tell them we had a great time. Of course, seeing the gorillas...
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    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Devine African Safaris Ltd
    Hi Devin, Many thanks for taking time our of your busy schedule to write a review on TourRadar. All the best, Nicholas Devine African Safaris
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  • Discover Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, Dian Fossey Tour (Exclusively Private) reviewer 4
    September 16th, 2022
    5
    Nicholas my guide was fantastic, he gave me all the information I needed to set me up for the day the evening prior....
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    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: Devine African Safaris Ltd
    Hi Melissa, Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a review on TourRadar. I am more than happy to learn that you had a wonderful time in Rwanda. I hope to have you travel with Devine African Safaris in the future. Best wishes, Nicholas
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  • F
    August 8th, 2022
    5
    I really enjoyed my trip and safari in Rwanda and my experience with Devine African Safari: from the office staff to...
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    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: Devine African Safaris Ltd
    Hi Florence, Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a review. Thank you for the great feed much appreciated. I hope to have you travel with us in the future. Best wishes, Nicholas Devine African Safaris
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      The hotel in Nyungwe National park has a gym, while the Volcanoes National park hotel does not but there is a nice gym in the area.

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