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Luxury Tailor Made Travel

Tailor Made Rwanda: Gorilla & Chimp Trekking Adventure


8 days from $19,930 per person, double occupancy

Private journey designed for you

Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.

Discover the wilds of Rwanda as you trek through Nyungwe Forest National Park in search of chimpanzee and track endangered mountain gorilla in verdant Volcanoes National Park, interacting with and observing them face to face.

A&K Advantages

  • Visit the moving Genocide Memorial Site in Kigali
  • Trek Nyungwe Forest National Park, home to endangered chimpanzee and a dozen other wild primate species, including mischievous Colobus monkey
  • Kayak scenic Lake Kivu, part of the East African Great Lakes, at sunset
  • Canoe the gentle Mukungwa River, admiring the scenic foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, on a guided, A&K-exclusive experience
  • Spend two days tracking endangered mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Arrive Kigali, Rwanda
Day 2
Kigali | A Day for Reflection & Exploration
Day 3
Nyungwe Forest National Park | Into The Rainforest
Day 4
Nyungwe Forest National Park | Home of the Chimpanzees
Day 5
Kibuye | Serene Lake Kayaking
Day 6
Volcanoes National Park | Where Wild Gorilla Roam
Day 7
Volcanoes National Park | Up-Close Encounters
Day 8
Depart Kigali
Complimentary Safari Duffel

Guests on this journey receive a custom-crafted A&K safari duffel. Learn more

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Enhance Your Journey

Elevate your experience with a host of options available for an additional cost.

TREK TO FIND GOLDEN MONKEY

Add a night to your stay in Volcanoes National Park to join a morning trek to find the region’s rare and beautiful golden monkey. Watch as these endangered creatures frolic and chatter among the tree branches, their infectious playfulness making them a joy to watch.

ENJOY PRIVATE HELICOPTER TRANSFERS

Take in Rwanda's "Land of 1,000 Hills" from the sky on private helicopter transfers between your accommodations.


Jun–Oct; Priced from $26,930
Nov-Dec; Priced from $19,930

Gorilla & Chimp Permits ($3,435 value)

Prices are per person, double occupancy and include gorilla and chimpanzee permits for the itinerary as published for 2024 travel. Subject to availability.
Pricing reflects A&K's recommended months of travel for this itinerary. Supplements may apply over holiday periods, festivals, special events and due to high demand. International air not included.


Preparing for Your Journey

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Essential Information

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