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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and transfer by private car to Nyungwe Forest National Park. En route, you will have the chance to explore Butare, the cultural heart of Rwanda and home to the former Mwami Palace (King’s Palace). Visit the National Museum, containing traditional clothing, maps, photographs and historical artifacts before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Continue your journey to Nyungwe Forest, the largest protected mountain forest in Africa, home to owl-faced and colobus monkeys and many species of chimpanzees. On arrival, there is time to relax before dinner.
Overnight: One&Only Nyungwe House
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Day 2 Nyungwe Forest National Park
Following an early breakfast, embark on a thrilling forest walk with a professional guide in search of chimpanzees. The Rwandan chimpanzee population in Nyungwe Forest National Park is the core wildlife attraction. You may hear the hoots of these excitable primates before you see them as they move around constantly. Once your guide locates a chimpanzee community, enjoy spending up to an hour with them observing them as they play, forage and relax. During your walk, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk and regal sunbird. After lunch at the lodge, experience the Canopy Walk Bridge high above the forest and take wonderful aerial views.
Overnight: One&Only Nyungwe House
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Day 3 Volcanoes National Park
Departing after breakfast, equipped with picnic lunches, you will transfer to Ruhengeri (Musanze), the gateway to Volcanoes National Park and home to African mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. After checking in, relax before dinner. The restaurant serves a six course dinner, with a western, Asian and African menu.
Overnight: The Bishop’s House
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Day 4 Volcanoes National Park
Today, you will have the unique opportunity to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Walking through the jungle vegetation of the Virunga Mountains is strenuous and a degree of physical fitness is required. As gorillas move constantly, your walk could be short or take many hours. It will be rewarded with an hour in the company of these magnificent creatures. At the end of the hour, your guides will lead you back to your hotel to relax before dinner.
Overnight: The Bishop’s House
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Day 5 Kigali
Early morning, meet your ranger and head into the mountains to track golden monkeys. This endangered species can only be found in this enclave of East Africa, where Rwanda meets Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Beautiful to watch and delightfully playful, they leap high in the tree canopy in the lower reaches of the mountains. Walking here is less demanding than to see gorillas, though porters are also available. During the afternoon, continue south past scenic coffee, tea and banana plantations to Kigali, a city rich with culture and art. You are free to explore the city and dine at a location of your choice.
Overnight: Marriott Kigali Hotel
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Day 6 Depart
Transfer to Kigali International Airport to catch your flight home.
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Depart
