Safari Overview
A concise Rwanda primate journey pairing Volcanoes National Park gorillas and golden monkeys with time beside Lake Kivu.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Meet your guide in Kigali and travel north through Rwanda’s cultivated hills toward the Virunga volcanoes and your lodge near Volcanoes National Park.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 2 – Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Join the park briefing and trek into the montane and bamboo forest with rangers to locate a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 3 – Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Lake Kivu
Track energetic golden monkeys in the bamboo zone before continuing toward Lake Kivu for a change of pace beside the water.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 4 – Lake Kivu Leisure & Optional Boat Trip
Enjoy a relaxed day by Lake Kivu, with an optional boat outing, lakeside walk or simply time at the lodge.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 5 – Return to Kigali
Travel back to Kigali for your onward flight, hotel or an optional city experience depending on timing.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Customize This Safari
This itinerary is a strong starting point rather than a fixed formula. Bush Shrike Adventures can change the accommodation level, add or remove nights, include domestic flights, adjust the arrival city, add birding time, slow the pace for photography or combine the trip with more destinations in Uganda or Rwanda.
Safari Includes
Airport transfers where required
Private 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation and meals as stated in the confirmed quotation
Park entry and activities specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary
Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
Safari Excludes
International flights
Entry visas
Travel insurance
Optional activities not listed as included
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
Gorilla or chimpanzee permits unless specifically included in the quotation
