9 Days Exclusive Rwanda safari tours

9 Days exclusive Rwanda safari tours, Rwanda, remarked as the Land of a Thousand Hills; offers a unique and compelling opportunity for primate enthusiasts: a nine-day exclusive tour dedicated to observing and understanding its remarkable primates. This focused experience presents significant advantages, fostering conservation efforts, promoting responsible tourism, and providing invaluable insights into primate behavior and ecology.

One of the most compelling reasons for dedicating nine days exclusively to primates in Rwanda is the opportunity to contribute directly to their conservation. Rwanda has made substantial strides in protecting its endangered mountain gorillas and other primate species, but ongoing efforts are crucial. Tourism revenue generated from primate tracking permits directly funds these conservation initiatives. By spending more time in the field, engaging with local guides and trackers, and supporting community-based tourism projects, visitors become active participants in safeguarding these magnificent creatures and their habitats. This extended engagement fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges primates face, such as habitat loss and poaching, and reinforces the importance of sustainable conservation practices.

Furthermore, a nine-day immersive experience allows for a more profound understanding of primate behavior and ecology. While a single gorilla trek offers a glimpse into their world, extended observation allows for a more nuanced appreciation of their social dynamics, feeding habits, and communication strategies. Visitors can witness different primate groups, observe interactions within and between groups, and learn about the complex ecological relationships that sustain them. This in-depth understanding is further enhanced by the expertise of local guides and researchers, who share their knowledge and insights, providing context and enriching the overall experience. In recent years, research on golden monkey behavior and adaptation has expanded, offering even more compelling reasons to dedicate time to exploring Rwanda’s primate diversity.

It is important to note that, an extended stay promotes responsible and sustainable tourism practices. By staying longer, visitors contribute to the local economy, supporting hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. This extended engagement encourages tourism operators to prioritize sustainable practices, minimizing their environmental impact and maximizing benefits for local communities. Longer stays also allow for a more relaxed pace, reducing stress on the primates and their habitats. This responsible approach to tourism ensures that future generations can enjoy the privilege of observing these incredible creatures in their natural environment.

In summary, a nine-day exclusive primate tour in Rwanda offers a transformative experience, benefiting both the primates and the visitors. It provides crucial financial support for conservation efforts, fosters a deeper understanding of primate behavior and ecology, and promotes responsible tourism practices. By immersing themselves in the world of Rwanda’s primates, visitors contribute to their long-term survival, while gaining invaluable insights into the interconnectedness of life and the importance of preserving our planet’s biodiversity.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali- Akagera National Park

As it is the closet and we have a week and days in Rwanda this will be our first drop off for our first activity. Starting with a delicious African Coffee and filling breakfast; drive off to Akagera National Park. It is renowned for its stunning Twin lakes, Ihem and Akagera Lake The lake provides a good opportunity for a boat cruise with a high chance of seeing large alligators and hippos. In addition, the game drive from south to north of the Akagera National Park is worthwhile.

 Day 2: Akagera national park

To enjoy the cool breeze in Rwanda, you will spark off with a sunrise boat cruise or memorable game drive across Lake Ihema. This will be followed by an evening sundowner while we enjoy the game drive, where we have a good chance of sorting Roan antelopes, elephants, lions, and rhinos.

Day 3: Travel form Akagera to Nyungwe

Embark on a pleasant and leisurely drive after aa early breakfast, the journey to the southwest of Rwanda will begin and here you are to witness the lushes and rolling hills of Rwanda. You will get a stop over for lunch on the way. The journey will proceed till you arrive at your planned hotel for the night. Here you are to check, have dinner and prepare for your trek in the morning.

Day 4: Great Chimp Trek

At 5:00 am, depart the motel.  Drive two hours in the morning after breakfast to Kyamudongo, the location of chimp trekking. Upon arrival you are to receive a briefing from the park officials before you start your chimpanzee trekking, the trek may take a few hours or a full day deo how long you will take to fi chimpanzees. After the trek you have a few optional activities like nature hikes, canopy walk or a waterfall hike basing on your fitness to continue after hike. After that you head back to your hotel.

Day 5: Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast you are availed to an option of a flight or a drive to Volcanoes National Park. The drive will be a full day driving to Northern Rwanda and to the foothills of the volcanoes. Lunch is had on the way; the drive gives you a chance to experience the beautiful rolling hills and tea plantations.

Day 6: Up for gorilla trekking

Orientation will take place at the park headquarters at Volcanoes National Park after an early break fast. There you are to meet your guide rangers for the guidelines on how to behave in the forest on your quest for the gorillas. As you trek the rangers will continue to detail you more about the behaviors of gorillas, lifestyles and family collaborations. As you venture through the forest the trek will take long depending long you take to reach the gorillas in the endangered mountain. Proceed.  How to phrase it.  A once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Worth every dime, but not inexpensive.  Excellent trackers and guides are guaranteed. There are definitely no words to explain such a profonde experience. I recommend hiring porters to everyone.  There is hard terrain, largely uphill, at altitude, therefore I highly recommend hiring one or two porters to carry whatever luggage or equipment you bring. The porters are of great assistance in guiding you through the muddy and un even trails. After the trek you are to head back to your lodge and rest along with dinner as you wait for the next activity on the following day.

Day 7: Gorilla trek two

Such a trip with many days gives you annuity to do a double trek in the park. The dynamics here are such that you are to visit a different gorilla family on this second day of trekking. Worth noting is that the experience is never the same and always unique every day. Who doesn’t want to spend more time with their cousins? For example, if you went to the Pablo group yesterday, you will visit the Sabinyo or Kwitonda family on the second. If it wasn’t for the high costs with expenditure, it would be worth an experience to spend your entire life trave see gorillas; these endangered animals are such incredible animals. After the great excursion you will head back to the lodge for the night.

Day 8: Golden Monkey Trekking

You will be picked up by your guide as early as 6:30 am, then head for orientation and get guidance on how you are to do the golden monkey trekking.  Following will be a drive to a point where you are to get further instructions on Golden monkey behaviors and how to behave around them. You are to enjoy the trek and the sounds of the jungle and there you are to spend about 3 to 4 hours. After trekking for three to five hours, you will return to the lodge and have the opportunity to visit the Diane Fossey Research Centre and Elen Degeneres University. After that you will head back to the lodge for dinner and also overnight stay.

Day 9 Kigali City and Departure

After breakfast, you will head out for a 2 to 3 hours’ drive to Kigali for a short city tour before you leave make the trip extended and more memorable. The different options are; Gisozi Genocide Museum, Nyamata, and Ntarama genocide museum, after the short tour you will have lunch and head to the airport.