5 Days Rwanda Primates & Dian Fossey Hike

The 5 days primate safari takes you through gorilla trekking Uganda and Rwanda. It is one of the best packages that allow you to explore more about the rare mountain gorillas in in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. These are 2 most famous gorilla destinations in Africa where gorilla trekking is conducted. This tour begins in Kigali and ends in Kampala/Kigali

Safari highlight

Day 1: Pick up at the airport

Day 2: Gorilla trekking

Day 3: Golden monkey tracking

Day 4: Dian Fossey hike and drive to Uganda

Day 5: Drive to Kampala/Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up at the airport

Land at Kigali airport and get a warm welcome from our driver guide. He will take you through what your 5 days primate safari is all about. After, drive to northwestern Rwanda to Volcanoes National Park a home to a section of mountain gorillas that still thrive on earth today. Check in at Mountain Gorilla View lodge/Bisate Lodge (Luxury), Da Vinci (Midrange) or Kinigi Guesthouse (Budget).

Day 2: Gorilla trekking
Get up early in the morning and have a hot cup of tea or coffee. After, gather at the Volcanoes National Park headquarters to be briefed on dos and don’ts that you have to observe while with gorillas in the wild. After, embark on the trek with your packed lunch or snacks and bottled water. You have an hour to have a face to face encounter with gorillas, take their photos and explore more about their behaviors. This adventure may take you about 4-6 hours but this may depend on your hiking speed, nature of habitat and location of these creatures. Have dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View lodge/Bisate Lodge (Luxury), Da Vinci (Midrange) or Kinigi Guesthouse (Budget).

Day 3: Golden monkey tracking
After an early morning breakfast, still gather at the park headquarters to be briefed but this time round, on safety measures to be followed while you are on golden monkey tracking. After, hit the jungles to catch a glimpse at the striking golden monkeys. After exciting moment with these creatures, return to the lodge to have lunch and a rest. Dine and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View lodge/Bisate Lodge (Luxury), Da Vinci (Midrange) or Kinigi Guesthouse (Budget).

Day 4: Dian Fossey hike and drive to Uganda
Enjoy your breakfast and later, take a hike to Dian Fossey tomb site for you to learn more about Dian Fossey’s legacy and conservation work. Later, return to have lunch then drive to Uganda. Dine and spend a night at Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury), Silverback lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp (midrange) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)