The 7 Days Rwanda Primates & Kivu Collection is built for travellers whose primary interest is primates rather than classic big-game driving. It combines gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park with chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe, closing with a restorative stay on Lake Kivu — without an Akagera extension.
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Book This ItineraryDay-by-day itinerary
Arrive Kigali, transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Check in to your Volcanoes National Park lodge.
Gorilla trekking
Full day trek to a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Golden monkey trekking
A shorter trek tracking golden monkeys in the Virunga Massif bamboo forest.
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Check in to One&Only Nyungwe House.
Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk
Morning chimp trek, afternoon on the canopy walkway.
Transfer to Lake Kivu
A change of pace — lakeside relaxation and a coffee estate tour.
Departure
Transfer to Kigali International Airport.
Your route at a glance
What’s included
What’s included
- 1 gorilla trekking permit, 1 golden monkey trekking permit, and 1 chimpanzee trekking permit per person
- 6 nights at named luxury lodges, full board
- Nyungwe canopy walkway and a Lake Kivu coffee estate tour
- Private driver-guide throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Rwanda visa and travel insurance
- Porter fees for trekking days
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
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Book This ItineraryFrequently asked questions
Why doesn't this itinerary include Akagera?
It's built specifically for travellers prioritising primates and rest over classic game driving; see our 8 Days Rwanda Grand Safari Collection if you'd like Akagera included.
Is Lake Kivu physically demanding after three primate treks?
No, it's deliberately the lightest part of the itinerary, built as a restorative close after the trekking days.
A three-trek itinerary needs permits confirmed early — enquire now to check availability.
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