{"id":3531,"date":"2026-09-15T14:45:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T14:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arushawebdesign.com\/demo\/africanspirit\/?page_id=3531"},"modified":"2026-09-15T15:08:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:08:03","slug":"7-days-rwanda-gorillas-chimps-big-five","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arushawebdesign.com\/demo\/africanspirit\/7-days-rwanda-gorillas-chimps-big-five","title":{"rendered":"7 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Experience the ultimate primate and wildlife adventure on a 7-day Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five Safari. This carefully designed journey combines Rwanda\u2019s most remarkable wildlife experiences, from Big Five game drives in Akagera National Park to chimpanzee trekking in the ancient forests of Nyungwe National Park and mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.<\/p>

Explore Rwanda\u2019s diverse landscapes, from open savannahs and wetlands to mist-covered mountains and lush rainforests. Along the way, encounter elephants, lions, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, chimpanzees, and the endangered mountain gorillas that make Rwanda one of Africa\u2019s most extraordinary safari destinations.<\/p>

This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to experience Rwanda\u2019s three major wildlife highlights\u2014Big Five, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas<\/strong>\u2014in one unforgettable journey.<\/p>

Experience the ultimate primate and wildlife adventure on a 7-day Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five Safari. This carefully designed journey combines Rwanda\u2019s most remarkable wildlife experiences, from Big Five game drives in Akagera National Park to chimpanzee trekking in the ancient forests of Nyungwe National Park and mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.<\/p>

Explore Rwanda\u2019s diverse landscapes, from open savannahs and wetlands to mist-covered mountains and lush rainforests. Along the way, encounter elephants, lions, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, chimpanzees, and the endangered mountain gorillas that make Rwanda one of Africa\u2019s most extraordinary safari destinations.<\/p>

This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to experience Rwanda\u2019s three major wildlife highlights\u2014Big Five, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas<\/strong>\u2014in one unforgettable journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Day 1: Nairobi \u2013 Amboseli National Park<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel south toward Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive across the park’s open plains and wetlands.<\/p>

Main Destination:<\/strong> Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:<\/strong> Ol Tukai Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Day 2: Full-Day Akagera National Park<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Spend a full day exploring Akagera on morning and afternoon game drives. The park offers excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, including elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos, together with giraffes, hippos, zebras, and numerous antelope species. You may also enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema for a different perspective of Akagera\u2019s wildlife and wetlands.<\/p>

Main Destination:<\/strong> Akagera National Park
Accommodation:<\/strong> Akagera Game Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Day 3: Akagera \u2013 Kigali \u2013 Nyungwe National Park<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Leave Akagera and travel through Kigali toward the lush landscapes of southwestern Rwanda. Continue to Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa\u2019s oldest rainforests and an important habitat for chimpanzees and other primates. The journey provides beautiful views of Rwanda\u2019s hills and countryside.<\/p>

Main Destination:<\/strong> Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation:<\/strong> Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking \u2013 Nyungwe National Park<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Rise early for a chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe Forest. Led by experienced trackers and guides, trek through the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Along the way, you may encounter other primates and enjoy the incredible biodiversity of the forest. After the trek, continue your journey north toward the volcanic region of Rwanda.<\/p>

Main Destination:<\/strong> Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation:<\/strong> Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Day 5: Nyungwe \u2013 Volcanoes National Park<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Travel from the forests of Nyungwe toward Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The journey takes you through some of Rwanda\u2019s most spectacular landscapes, with rolling hills, cultivated valleys, and views of the Virunga volcanoes. Arrive in the Volcanoes region and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure.<\/p>

Main Destination:<\/strong> Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation:<\/strong> Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Day 6: Gorilla Trekking \u2013 Volcanoes National Park<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Today is the highlight of your safari. After an early morning briefing, enter the forest of Volcanoes National Park with experienced guides and trackers in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas and the terrain. Once you find the family, spend a memorable period observing their natural behavior in the forest.<\/p>

Main Destination:<\/strong> Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation:<\/strong> Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Day 7: Volcanoes National Park \u2013 Kigali \u2013 Departure<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kigali. Depending on your departure time, you may have an opportunity to explore Kigali or visit a cultural or historical attraction before continuing to the airport for your onward flight.<\/p>

Main Destination:<\/strong> Kigali
Accommodation:<\/strong> End of Safari \/ No Accommodation<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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