5-Day Rwanda Ultimate Primate Tour
Built around Volcanoes National Park, one of the most important mountain gorilla habitats in the world. It combines Kigali's cultural depth with focused time in the volcanoes region — gorillas, golden monkeys and conservation work — without unnecessary movement or fatigue.
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From $6,525 per person
2 sharing · Comfort lodges · varies by date
What this journey includes
- One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family
- Golden monkey trek in the bamboo forest
- Kigali city tour: Genocide Memorial, Nyamirambo, Inema Arts Centre
- Gorilla Guardians Village and the Dian Fossey Ellen DeGeneres Campus
- One lodge for three nights — unpack once
The itinerary
Met on arrival and assisted through immigration, then transferred to your hotel. Evening at rest.
Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel · Dinner, bed and breakfast
Comfort lodges on this journey
ComfortKigali Serena Hotel
A five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Kigali, offering elegant accommodations, world-class dining, and a serene ambiance.
ComfortVirunga Inn Resort & Spa
A luxurious sanctuary featuring high-end spa facilities, perfect for unwinding after a thrilling day of gorilla trekking.
These are our Comfort lodges. Premium and Signature options are available on request — tell us on the form and we will quote both.
Included and not included
Included
- Meet and assist on arrival
- All airport and inter-hotel transfers
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as specified
- Private 4x4 with driver-guide
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water throughout
- Gorilla trekking permit — $1,500 per person — included
- Golden monkey permit ($100)
- All listed activities and entrances
- Gorilla Guardians Village
- Ellen DeGeneres Campus
- Emergency evacuation cover
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Porters for trekking (recommended)
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Good to know before you go
Note: gorilla permits are limited to 96 per day across 12 habituated families, 8 visitors per family. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable once issued.
What our guests say
"My husband and I just returned from our full day of gorilla trekking in Volcano National Park. We decided to take the trek last minute and reached out to a couple of licensed tour operators and we're so impressed with how quickly Gorille Africain Tours got back to us. From the beginning, the communication was excellent and timely."
Katie N
United States
"I recently returned from a fabulous trip to Rwanda organized by Gorille Africain Tours. Mwaka was very communicative and flexible in tailoring a trip that worked best for me. Peter was a wonderful driver and guide who was very knowledgeable about the parks and culture."
Courtney Smith
United States
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From $6,525 per person
2 sharing · Comfort lodges · varies by date and lodge level
Starting price per person, based on two travellers sharing, in our Comfort lodges. Your final price depends on travel dates, lodge level and group size. We confirm everything in writing before you commit.
Check dates and get a quote
Tell us your dates and we will confirm permit availability and send you a written quote for your exact trip. Permits are limited to 96 per day and sell out months ahead. We reply personally, usually within a few hours.
From $6,525 per person
Starting price per person, based on two travellers sharing, in our Comfort lodges. Your final price depends on travel dates, lodge level and group size. We confirm everything in writing before you commit.
Package Enquiry
We confirm everything in writing before you commit.