I had a couple of days to myself before joining my tour group. I hired Kagera Safaris to take me to Ngambe Island on one day and to take me birding on the second. Miriam of Kagera Safaris did a great job. She accompanied me on both days. The chimpanzee sanctuary was a delight, not only for the opportunity to see the chimpanzees and learning about them from the staff, but also we were able to see several bird species up close. Miriam hired a phenomenal birding guide for my day of birding. The shoe-bill was the highlight. I saw more bird species that day than any other.
Miriam is a delight. My two days with her were among the highlights of my trip to Uganda. Everything ran smoothly under her care. I completely endorse her services.
6 Day Rwanda Primate Safari (trip)
6 Day Rwanda Primate Safari
- Uganda
- Active & Adventure
- Culture & Nature
| from $2,337* per person | 6 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Kagera Safaris | 6 people max | |
The
Rwanda Safari gives you an opportunity to experience two exceptional wildlife
experiences in Rwanda i.e. Chimpanzee trekking and Gorilla trekking. The Chimp trekking
differs a bit from gorilla trekking as the chimps are running around, making
the sightings more active. You will also take a canopy walk in Nyungwe forest
is a good way to experience the forest from up.
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Locations visited/nearby
Chimp trekking , , canopy walk , nyungwe forest , volcanoes national park , gorilla trekking , Rwanda , primates safari , , Uganda, Africa
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3 testimonials about the provider, Kagera Safaris:
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Reviewer: Daniël LOUSBERGH
located in
Kortessem,
Belgium
Perfect, An experience once in a lifetime!
19 days Uganda and Rwanda. Perfect organisation, Alex was an exceptional competent guide and driver. Gamedrives and tracking the gorilla's, chimps and golden monkees were marvellous! The accomodation was comfortable and excellent price/quality. Only Mahabura hotel seems a little bit worn-out. But we enjoied the whole trip, especially the accompaniment by Miriame herself. Really highly recommended!
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Reviewer: Erik Cox
located in
Washington DC,
USA
My wife and I did a trip through Uganda via Kagera Safaris in late June/early July 2016. The three highlights were seeing chimpanzees, seeing gorillas, and a homestay.
Kagera put together an exciting itinerary, which we customized to include a 2-night homestay with a local Ugandan family. The homestay was the highlight of the trip; we got to know the family and see life through their eyes. We're actually Facebook friends with members of that family now! The chimpanzee and gorilla treks delivered as promised, too. We got to see them in the wild, up close and personal.
Kagera is a local Ugandan company, and my wife and I found that they are big into responsible tourism and giving back to local Ugandan communities. That made the trip even more meaningful. We did the mid-range price option trip; you can go less (or more) expensive, and Miriam will be happy to customize the adventure to your reasonable needs. I also suggest you ask that you have Meddy as your in-country guide. He's fantastic.
In sum, we'd highly recommend Kagera. -
Reviewer: Edie Barschi
located in
Berkeley,
Carlifornia
USA
Special information
- You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
- Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
- Offers some women-only departures.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Airport Pick up
Today you will arrive in the beautiful land
of “a thousand hills.” Our guide/ representative staff will be at the airport
to pick you. Depending on Your time of arrival, we will take a city tour of the
capital of Rwanda - Kigali.
Hotel Villa Portofino
Day 2: Transfer to the home of Chimps
In the morning after breakfast, we depart for
Nyungwe forest having lunch en-route in Butare after a visit at the National
Museum. We arrive in Nyungwe forest later in the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Nyungwe Top View lodge
Day
3: Chimp tracking & Canopy Walk
Early in the
Morning after breakfast, we leave for Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest.
This forest is rich in botanical diversity and home to 13 species of primates
including Chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, and Columbus monkeys with 300 bird
species. After the experience of Chimpanzee trekking we will do a canopy walk
immediately or take it in the afternoon.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Nyungwe Top View lodge
Day 4: From Chimpanzees to Gorillas
After an early breakfast, we leave for
Volcanoes national park as we enjoy the views of Lake Kivu with its Islands on
our way, arriving at the hotel in the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Day 5: Gorillas in the Mist
Today is the day you will meet the mountain
gorillas in their habitant deep in the dense jungles of the Virunga ranges.
Embark on the trek through the territory of these enormous animals. This is an
unforgettable experience on many peoples bucket list. The trek can last from an
hour to seven hours depending on where the gorillas nested the previous night –
you need to be relatively fit to enjoy this experience.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Day 6: Departure
After an exhilarating time yesterday, wake up
today with memories of the previous day in the jungle with mountain gorillas
and leave for Kigali for your return flight or hotel.
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