Spend nine day exploring the primates of Rwanda, with touch of culture and history. while on this tour you will visit the Rwanda museum and also take a city tour in the garden like clean city of Kigali.the experience then takes you to the rich forests of Nyungwe with its variety of species ranging from primates like the Anglolan colombus monkeys,the playful chimpanzees,baboons, l’hoest’s monkey, among others not forgetting the rich bird life that makes nyugwe the birding haven of Rwanda. finally the highlight of any trip to Africa is a moment with the Gorillas, staring in to their deep brown eyes is not something you would like to miss.
Spend nine day exploring the primates of Rwanda, with touch of culture and history. while on this tur you will visit the Rwanda museum and also take a city tour in the garden like clean city of Kigali.the experience then takes you to the rich forests of Nyungwe with its variety of species ranging from primates like the Anglolan colobus monkeys,the playful chimpanzees,baboons, l’hoest’s monkey, among others ot foregetting therich birdlife that makes nyugwe the birding haven of Rwanda. finally the higlight of any trip to Africa is a moment with the Gorillas, staring in to their deep brown eyes is not asomthing you would like to miss.
Upon arrival at Kigali international airport you will be met by our guide who will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at either Serena Kigali hotel or Hotel du mille or banana Botique Hotel.
After an early morning breakfast; proceed to the south province for a visit to the Royal Palace at Nyanza ; the drive will take you one hour and a half. Drive an hour or more to visit the National Museum known as one of the best ethnographic museums in East and Central Africa located in Huye district. After lunch ; proceed to Nyungwe forest which extends for 1000 square kilometers, it will take you 3 hours to drive from Huye district. Nyungwe is the largest afro-montane forest in East and Central Africa and one of the most ancient, dating back to before the Ice Age. Overnight at Nyungwe forest lodge or Nyungwe hilltop lodge or Gisakura Guest house.
After an early morning breakfast; transfer to the national park headquarters or go for a briefing by the park rangers before departing for the hike in search of colobus. These docile creatures are probably the largest primates grouping you may ever encounter on the continent with about 400 in a group. overnight at Nyungwe forest lodge or Nyungwe hilltop hotel or Gisakura guest house.
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the national park headquarters; you will be briefed by the park rangers before departing for the hike in search of chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest . he trail that leads to the chimpanzees also rewards you with the sight of a magicl cascade of falls as wellas the sight of the playfull creatures skipping form one fruiting tree to another and the magnificent birdlfe that make Nyungwe forest the best birding haven in Rwanda are un ignorerable. overnight at Nyungwe forest lodge or Nyungwe hilltop hotel or Gisakura guest house.
After an early morning breakfast, you will proceed to Kibuye in Western province. It is a 5 hour drive and a good winding road runs through the 1000 hills, follows the mountain summits. after a long day drive and the trekk, this is a perfect place to relax from all the fatigue. you maytake a sunset batcruise if you please. Dinner and overnight at Moriah Hill Resort.
After an early morning breakfast, you will take a speed boat trip from Kibuye to Gisenyi. Return for r lunch; drive to Ruhengeri in Kinigi which is in the north province of the country and an hour and a half drive through stunning scenery of hills and valleys of green and lush country. While in Ruhengeri town; you will have a great view of 5 wonderful volcanoes of the NP till Gorillas nest Hotel.Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge aor Gorilla nest or La palme.
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the National park headquarters for a briefing by the park rangers before departing for the hike in search for the Great Mountain Gorillas. The excurssion in a thick rain forest and the interaction with the mountain ape; gives a wonderful experience in life. Depending on the time and abillity from the trekk you may take a scenic drive to view Ruhondo and Burera twin lakes. overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorilla nest or La palme.
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the national park headquarters for being briefed by the park rangers , today te choice of activities are lmitless and you make the finl decission you can choose to trekk the gorilas for the second time, or trekk dianfossey’s grave at the former karisoke research institute or trekk the endangered golden monkies before returning to Kigali.overnight at Serena Kigali Hotel or Hotel mille du Collines or Banana Botique Hotel.
After morning breakfast, depending on your flight time ,you will be taken for a city tour which offers a chance to discover the city. Go around the busy town where you are able to learn about the history of the town from the colonial era to democracy, from the slums to the suburbs. Have a chance of visiting the genocide memorial site at Gisozi that tells the history of Rwanda leading up to the Genocide in 1994 and catalogues the details of the genocide using photographs, video, written accounts and artifacts. It includes personal testimonies and a moving memorial to the children of the Rwandan genocide. It also has a section called wasted lives which reflects on the holocaust and genocide in Armenia, South-West Africa, Bosnia and Cambodia. The Kigali memorial center has gained a world-wide reputation for this powerful exhibition and the craft center. After city tour, you will be transferred to the airportin time for your departure flight.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Frequently asked Questions
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
