4 Days Rwanda Primate Safari
4 Days Rwanda Primate Safari
I welcome you to the 4 Days Rwanda Primate Safari – an extraordinary Rwanda Safari experiential package. This is the shortest but most rewarding trip into the astonishing jungles of Africa! Mix and mingle with mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, the two most endangered primates in the world. This safari will. take you to Rwanda’s amazing safari destinations. It is an opportunity for you to see the amazing and some of the world’s most elusive and endangered species. Dive into the real African culture while exploring Kigali City – Africa’s cleanest city. A tour of the Kigali Genocide Museum will give you an insight into the lives of thousands who succumbed to the bloody Rwanda Revolution of 1994. This area is one of the best destinations in the world known for Dark tourism.
Itinerary Highlights
- Day 1:Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda
- Day 2:visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum and transfer to Kinigi Town
- Days 3:Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Day 4:Golden Monkey Trekking, Transfer to Kigali and Depart
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda
Arrive in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, and check in at Kigali in a Hotel, a relaxed yet elegant five-star hotel that is ideally located in one of Kigali’s most charming avenues. You will receive a full briefing of your safari from our guide. You are free to enjoy the hotel’s inviting amenities, most of which are free of crowds; the swimming pool, health club, and coffee experience.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Day 2:visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum and transfer to Kinigi Town
After breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum, one of the museums that were established to commemorate the victims of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. This is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi tribe in Rwanda. It honors the memory of the more than one million Rwandans killed in 1994. This dark tour will make you appreciate how this relatively small country has quickly recovered from its painful history.
After this sobering moment, go for lunch at Hotel Des Mille Collines, which was featured in the Hollywood movie ’Hotel Rwanda in 2004. After lunch, drive on a smooth road that meanders through the rolling hills to Kinigi Town, the gateway to the Virunga Mountains.
It is set in serene gardens, with stunning views of the Virunga, a collection of active and dormant volcanoes. The main lodge, with mustard-colored walls, large Mediterranean-style tiling, and beautiful windows. Inside, and characterized by beautifully maintained wooden floors, white walls, low slatted ceilings, a mix of slumber seating, open log fires, and African prints, the shared areas include a bar, library, games room, verandah, dining room, and seating areas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Days 3:Mountain Gorilla Trekking
The Parc National des Volcanos is part of the Virunga which is shared between Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo; the only habitat for just over 1000 surviving mountain gorillas. Make a short drive to park headquarters this morning where you will meet your gorilla trekking guides. Ranger guides to be exact.
They will give you a brief talk on the procedures and etiquette of gorilla tracking before you set off to the dense rainforest. To give you an 80% probability of seeing these majestic primates, a team of trackers will be in the forest ahead of your departure. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery makes the effort worthwhile in addition to the ultimate reward of getting a close-up with the gorillas; a profoundly moving wildlife encounter. Return to the lodge and relax as you watch the sun burry itself over the horizon; Virunga volcanoes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4:Golden Monkey Trekking, Transfer to Kigali and Depart
Have an early breakfast and return to the park headquarters where you will meet the park guide ahead of a guided trek to the forest—to observe rare golden monkeys. These old-world monkeys are active throughout the day and mostly live in the bamboo zone of this mountainous park, not so far from its foot. A golden monkey trek operates similarly to the early morning gorilla trek. Groups are limited to eight travelers, and once you meet up with the golden monkeys, you will have one hour to spend with them and return to the lodge for lunch, refresh, and transfer to the airport for the departing flight. This marks the end of your amazing 4 days Rwanda Primate Safari.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Safari inclusions
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Golden Monkey permit
- Entrance fee in the park
- Full-time driver-guide
- Drinking water on the safari vehicle
- A 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for scenic views
- Meals as per the itinerary
Exclusions
- International flights and visas
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal travel insurance
- Any other services of a personal nature e.g. laundry
- Tips and gratuities
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for Ugandan natives. We specialize in life-changing experiences, sustainable tours, and holidays for all East African countries. Also, we are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. We are making booking your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari easy. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.
