Rwanda primate vacation, 6 days
This Rwanda primate vacation is under a week long – ideal for those short on time – but it packs a host of memorable experiences into six days. Track chimpanzees and monkeys, see the forest from above with a canopy walk, and visit with mighty mountain gorillas, with the help of expert local guides.
Short but adventure-packed Rwanda safari Track chimpanzees and colobus monkeys in the forest Enjoy life among the treetops with a Nyungwe Forest canopy walk Spend a memorable hour in the company of gentle mountain gorillas Moving visit to the Rwanda Genocide Memorial in Kigali Services of an expert local naturalist guide throughout Gain cultural insights through a number of community encounters Park fees and community visits directly contribute to conservation efforts
Price
US $4261ToUS $6562 excluding flights
More info
The pricing is based on midrange lodges.
Contact us for luxury lodges Price includes gorilla, chimp, colobus and golden monkey permits. This itinerary is customisable and departs anytime.
Extension Tours available.
Contact us for luxury lodges Price includes gorilla, chimp, colobus and golden monkey permits. This itinerary is customisable and departs anytime.
Extension Tours available.
Description of Rwanda primate vacation, 6 days
Price information
US $4261ToUS $6562 excluding flights
The pricing is based on midrange lodges.
Contact us for luxury lodges Price includes gorilla, chimp, colobus and golden monkey permits. This itinerary is customisable and departs anytime.
Extension Tours available.
Contact us for luxury lodges Price includes gorilla, chimp, colobus and golden monkey permits. This itinerary is customisable and departs anytime.
Extension Tours available.
Departure information
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel guides
This guide attempts to capture why this is considered by many to be one of the most magnificent wildlife safaris in the world.
You don’t need to go on a long safari to get your fix of animal adventures. Our short safaris guide will tell you if one is right for you, and help yo...
Reviews
3 Reviews of Rwanda primate vacation, 6 days
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025 by Leanne Penrose
The gorillas were mesmerising, watching chimps play was a world of excitement, having a resident hippo at a beautiful riverside camp was a dream. Riding through a herd of zebra, walking alongside giraffes of all ages. Plus a day full of elephants and witnessing a lioness with tiny playful cubs. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Oct 2024 by Juliet Peugniez
Awesome! An incredible trip full of beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife and friendly welcoming people. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
CARBON REDUCTION1. The accommodations you will use on this trip use solar energy and hydro power/ generator for back up.
2. Vegetarian and Vegan food is available in every hotel on this safari.
3. Food is locally sourced from the surrounding communities except what is not produced locally like Bacon, Cheese etc.
4. We provide/ encourage travelers to carry reusable water bottles.
5. Whatever rubbish generated while on safari must be retained in the car and safely disposed of outside the park.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
1. African parks is managing Nyungwe national park. Money from visiting the park is used in conservation efforts of the park including giving to surrounding communities money for projects.
2. The money from gorilla trekking permits is used in running the park. Some of it has been used to buy land from the community to expand the park.
3. The tour guides and ranger guides on this safari are expert nature guides. In Nyunwe national park - they have given opportunities to community youth to guide clients.
People
LOCAL ECONOMY1. The guides who take you on this trip are Rwandans - including the park rangers and community guides.
2. The porters are locals from the area where the park is located. They are passionate about conservation because they see the direct benefit of tourism to their local community.
3. You will visit the locally run Gorilla guardians village for an experience of Rwandan culture. Some of the members are former poachers from the Volcanoes national park.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
1. The guides and lodge staff are Rwandan. This has been great contribution to conservation efforts because they are having opportunities they would otherwise not have if it was not for tourism.
2. This trip is LGBTQ friendly, all are welcome to book it.
3. We pay minimum wage to our staff. And the lodges we use on this trip equally pay minimum wages.
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