7 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife Self Drive Safari

6 days Rwanda Self Drive safari encompasses gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and Lake Kivu, featuring Gisenyi, where participants may engage in the Congo Nile Trail, have a boat trip on Lake Kivu, and unwind on the beach for an ideal Rwanda beach holiday. This 6 days Rwanda Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Golden Monkeys & Lake Kivu Self drive safari is designed for travelers who intend to only trek the primates in Nyungwe Forest National Park and the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

Your Rwanda Tour traverses the center of the Land of a Thousand Hills, from the historic avenues of Kigali to the unspoiled banks of Lake Kivu. Engage in exhilarating primate encounters while sleeping in well chosen lodges that harmonize comfort with genuine Rwandan hospitality.

This extensive Rwanda Safari encompasses cultural immersion experiences, including visits to local markets and exploration of tea plantations. Whether capturing images of gorillas in their fog-laden mountainous environment or unwinding by the shores of Lake Kivu, every experience is designed to generate lasting impressions.

Detailed 6 Days Rwanda Self Drive Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Start your tour of Rwanda at Kigali International Airport, where our driver guide will greet you as you arrive in this amazing nation, and hands over the car to you. The first part of this tour is an introduction to the city. The next part is a 2.5-hour drive (135 km) south to old Butare (Huye).

The first day of your 6 days Rwanda Self Drive Safari tour culminates in Rwanda’s intellectual City of Kigali, preparing for next experiences.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Observation in Nyungwe

Your Rwanda Tour proceeds with an early morning drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park, a one-hour drive (45 km) from Butare. This day of the Rwanda tour emphasizes tracking chimpanzees along ancient forest pathways.

Your Rwanda tour involves an overnight accommodation at the renowned Nyungwe Forest Lodge, which overlooks vast tea farms.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Canopy Walk and Tea Plantation Excursion

The exhilarating 70-meter-tall canopy walkway above Nyungwe Forest will add excitement to your Rwandan tour.

This Rwanda Safari comprises an informative excursion to adjacent tea farms and processing facilities. Your Rwanda Tour proceeds with an afternoon dedicated to nature excursions and birding in this unspoiled setting.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Kivu and Volcanoes National Park

Your 6 Days Rwanda Self Drive Safari continues with a picturesque 4-hour drive (150 km) to Gisenyi, located on the shores of Lake Kivu. This Rwanda tour features beach leisure followed by a 1.5-hour transfer (90 km) to Volcanoes National Park. Your 6 days Rwanda self drive safari tour concludes at an Luxury lodge adjacent to the park entrance.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla tracking in the Virunga Mountains in the morning will be the best part of your Rwanda tour.

This Rwanda tour day comprises one hour with a gorilla family and afternoon excursions to the Twin Lakes. Your Rwanda Tour proceeds with cultural experiences in the adjacent town of Musanze.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Return to Kigali

Conclude your 6 Days Rwanda Self Drive Safari with a morning drive returning to Kigali (2.5 hours, 116 km). This concluding day of the Rwanda tour encompasses visits to the Genocide Memorial and artisan marketplaces. Your Rwanda tour concludes with a transfer to Kigali International Airport.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch