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Discover Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, Dian Fossey Tour (Exclusively Private)

8 days
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Start and end in Kigali
5.0
5 traveler reviews
  • Two gorillas playing among lush green foliage.
  • Group of chimpanzees resting in a forest environment.
  • Chimpanzee holding a leaf in a lush green forest.
  • Baby gorilla chewing on a plant with greenery around.
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  • The landscape was gorgeous, the Genocide Museum was eye-opening, but the best part was the people.

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    Devin, traveled in September
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  • Wooden bridge made of logs in a dense forest.
  • Group of monkeys sitting in a tree.
  • Antelopes grazing in a grassy field with a zebra in the background.
  • Young gorilla gazing in a lush environment.
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Highlights

  • Explore Kigali, the land of a thousand hills
  • Hike the volcanic Mount Bisoke
  • Trek and meet mountain gorillas
  • Discover Dian Fossey's conservation legacy
  • Track the rare golden monkeys

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Transfer from Kigali to Musanze - Red Rocks Intercultural Exchange Center
  2. Day 2 Mout Bisoke Hiking
  3. Day 3 Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park - Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus
  4. Day 4 Trek to Dian Fossey Tomb (Grave)
  5. Day 5 Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes NP
  6. Day 6 Exit Musanze with a stop over at Lake Kivu and transfer to Nyungwe national park
  7. Day 7 Chimpanzee trekking - Canopy Walk (Nyungwe National Park)
  8. Day 8 Nyungwe forest - Butare - Kigali
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  • Esspasso Home Boutique

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  • Emeraude Kivu Resort

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  • Discover Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, Dian Fossey Tour (Exclusively Private) reviewer 1
    · December 16th, 2024
    Is a good itinerary. Is an active schedule, but...
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    Devine African Safaris Ltd commented on this review
    Hi Mimi, Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a review. I am more than happy to learn that you had a great time while on your tour in Rwanda. I hope that you will tell your network about the beauty of Rwanda.
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • GC
    · June 29th, 2024
    I can't believe how much we managed to pack...
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    Devine African Safaris Ltd commented on this review
    Hi Georgina, Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a review. I am more than happy to learn that you had a great time while on your tour in Rwanda . I hope that you will tell your network about the beauty of Rwanda.
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • DL
    · September 4th, 2023
    Great tour. When people ask me how my vacation...
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    Devine African Safaris Ltd commented on this review
    Hi Devin, Many thanks for taking time our of your busy schedule to write a review on TourRadar. All the best, Nicholas Devine African Safaris
    Trip date: June 2023
  • Discover Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, Dian Fossey Tour (Exclusively Private) reviewer 4
    · September 17th, 2022
    Nicholas my guide was fantastic, he gave me all...
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    Devine African Safaris Ltd commented on this review
    Hi Melissa, Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a review on TourRadar. I am more than happy to learn that you had a wonderful time in Rwanda. I hope to have you travel with Devine African Safaris in the future. Best... Show more
    Trip date: July 2022
  • FC
    · August 8th, 2022
    I really enjoyed my trip and safari in Rwanda...
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    Devine African Safaris Ltd commented on this review
    Hi Florence, Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a review. Thank you for the great feed much appreciated. I hope to have you travel with us in the future. Best wishes, Nicholas Devine African Safaris
    Trip date: July 2022

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      The hotel in Nyungwe National park has a gym, while the Volcanoes National park hotel does not but there is a nice gym in the area.

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    • Cholera - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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