Signature: Rwanda's Primate Kingdoms

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

1 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

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Highlights

Join a private tour and connect deeply during a moving Q&A session with a survivor.

Support a local social impact initiative while weaving your own traditional keepsake.

Trek into the lush canopy of Nyungwe Forest to observe chimpanzees in their wild habitat.

Meet scientists at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus to learn about critical gorilla research.

Follow the footsteps of Dian Fossey to encounter majestic mountain gorillas up close.

Track Golden Monkeys in their natural environment in Volcanoes National Park

Itinerary

Unveil the mist-shrouded wonders of Rwanda, where deep history meets vibrant renewal. Walk the streets of Kigali, trek through dense volcanic rainforests to stand face-to-face with mountain gorillas, and seek out chimpanzees in ancient canopies. Led by experts, connect with local communities keeping traditions alive.

day 1Kigali

Welcome to Rwanda. Your expedition begins in the clean, green capital of Kigali, a vibrant metropolis draped across rolling ridges. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel to settle in. Take this evening to unwind, unpack, and prepare for the profound cultural encounters and unforgettable wildlife discoveries that await you.

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Arrival Day

day 2Kigali

day 3Kigali/Nyungwe

day 4Nyungwe

day 5Nyungwe/Volcanoes National Park

day 6Volcanoes National Park

day 7Volcanoes National Park

day 8Volcanoes National Park/Kigali

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (4 nts), Safari Lodge (3 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, walking, boat.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, KigaliSignature Moment: Meza Malonga African Fusion Dining Experience, RuhondoArrival transferWelcome DinnerPrivate guided tour of the Genocide Memorial followed by a Q&A session with a genocide survivorVisit the Nyanza Cultural Open Air MuseumChimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest National ParkTea estate tour and tastingVisit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and meet the scientistsGorilla tracking in Volcanoes National ParkGolden Monkey tracking in Volcanoes National ParkFarewell dinnerDeparture TransferEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

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