7 Days / 6 Nights Gorilla & Chimpanzee Primate Safari

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Primate Safari is a 7 days / 6 nights itinerary that typically includes 6 nights luxury eco-lodge accommodation, All meals and premium beverages, Two gorilla trekking permits ($3,000 total value), Chimpanzee tracking permit, Golden monkey tracking permit. International flights, visas, insurance, tips, and personal extras are usually quoted separately unless stated otherwise.

Wildlife expectations depend on season and routing, but this itinerary commonly focuses on Gorilla, Chimpanzee in Rwanda. Your guide adjusts daily game-viewing around weather, recent sightings, and animal movement.

For Rwanda, the best timing depends on what you want most from the trip. June-September (dry season) for optimal gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing. September is ideal for the Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony. December-February offers a shorter dry season. Nyungwe Forest is accessible year-round, though trekking is easier in dry months.

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Primate Safari is routed around Kigali, with final transfer timing adjusted to your arrival plans, departure plans, and any extra nights you add before or after the safari.

Yes. Gorilla & Chimpanzee Primate Safari can be customized around your dates, pacing, accommodation level, and preferred activities. We can usually adjust the luxury safari route with extra nights, lodge upgrades, seasonal changes, or a beach or city extension where the geography makes sense.

A gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda costs $1,500 per person — the most expensive in Africa but includes a premium experience in Volcanoes National Park. The higher fee supports conservation efforts and keeps group sizes small (max 8 people). Permits include one hour with a habituated gorilla family and expert tracker guides.