5 Day Gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking Safari In Rwanda

Gorilla trekking combined with chimpanzee trekking is a great is a chance to see some of the biggest primates of the world. Mountain Gorillas live in Volcanoes national Park while Chimpanzees are residents of Nyungwe Forest national park.  
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5 Day Gorilla trekking And Chimpanzee Tracking

Day1: Drive to Nyungwe National park.
Rise up early in the morning and drive to Nyugwe Forest National Park. This is a natural forest with a great view and beautiful canopy. The way is quite long but very scenic as you drive through the undulating hills, massive water sources and beautiful vegetation Arrive ready for dinner and relax.
Accommodation: Nyungwe safari Lodge

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the chimpanzee trekking starting point. Chimpanzees are the closest relatives of humans. They live in communities under the leadership of an alpha male. He is democratically elected by the members not based on age but capability to defend and sort the community. Follow the chimpanzees and drive to Volcanoes National park later.

Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/ Virunga Volcanoes Lodge/ Kinigi Guest House

Day three Day Gorilla trekking

Rise up for breakfast and head to the ranger station for briefing. You will meet other trekkers and after briefing, you will put into groups of 8 and then move into the forest. You will take the walk through the Virunga foothills till you get to the entrance into the forest. Start the search but the time of meeting the gorillas varies based on the movement of the gorillas and food availability. Finally meet the gorillas and take there pictures then after an hour return to the lodge and relax.

Day 4: Golden monkeys trekking
Having enjoyed your breakfast, head to the forest for an encounter with the Golden monkeys. This is a unique type of monkeys who live with other monkey like the black and white monkeys, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys and so many birds. Later drive to Kigali city for a visit to the genocide memorial. Dinner and overnight at

Accommodation: Hotel Mille Collins

Day 5 Return Home
After this gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking safari in Rwanda, drive to the Airport to catch up with your flight back home.

What To pack and Wear As Clothes for Gorilla Trekking tour

What gorilla trekking gear and gorilla tracking wear to pack for a tour in Rwanda is vital information to read before boarding a flight to start your safari to Rwanda. Gorilla trekking safaris take place in the cold South Western Conner of the Rwanda in the North eastern part of Rwanda. This is a volcanic dominated area with mountain ranges like Muhabura Mountain, Karisimbi Mountain, Bisoke Mountain, Gahinga Mountain and Sabyinyo Mountain that form a dense mountain network. This area is extremely cold and misty almost through out the day so you need to be advised on what to carry s your wear to prevent getting cold. At times the temperatures drop as low as 9 degrees centigrade and rain is received unexpectedly so all this calls for prior notice of what to pack for your gorilla trekking safari. Below is a list of what to pack on a gorilla trip

Long sleeved shirt and trouser
This area is known for experiencing cold temperatures almost through out the year therefore a few long sleeved shirts and trousers would be a better option. While in the forest, there are piercing objects and biting nestles that may get onto your skin so you need to wear long trousers and sleeved shirts to protect your skin from any damage in the wilderness. Even the way is quite boggy so you need to pack dull coloured clothes that can be easily washed.

Water proof simple and soft bag, rain coat or poncho
During gorilla trekking, it may rain suddenly and remember in the wilderness there is no shelter or you need to catch up with time since you do not know when you are to find the gorillas and where they are. You need to park any of the above to protect your self and other items like the cameras from getting so wet and cold. The soft bag can be used to carry all your items

Hiking water resistant boots
Mountain gorillas live in a volcanic dominated area and majority live on the slopes of the mountain t making the way quite steep. This forested area is a catchment for a net work of rivers that support the community and besides the geology is impermeable causing a wet ground always. You are required to wear boots that can try helping you not to slip off the ground. You also need to be slightly physically fit to complete the trek.

Insect repellent
This being a wild forest, there are sever biting nettles that may injure your skin so to feel conformable, you need to carry an insect repellent.

Camera
Gorilla trekking is a memorable adventure but you only carry memories of it and leaves the gorillas in the wilderness therefore as a souvenir, you need to carry a camera to take photographs. The best souvenir that will remind you of this great encounter with the huge jungle apes. The camera must be sound proof and flash less because these animals easily get agitated and freighted by light and unusual sounds.

Garden Gloves
On the way to see the mountain gorillas, there are over bent tree branches and other plants that may be thorny or slipper so you need garden gloves to assist you in getting hold of these branches.

Sun glasses.
These protect your eyes from the penetrating sun rays, drops of water from the tree leaves and flying insects that may fall into them.

Energy bites
These help you to carry on since you are not sure at what time you expect to see the gorillas. They also keep you busy and not hungry.

A wide brimmed hat would also be of importance to protect your head and hair

A walking stick can be hired before the start of the trek.

Rwanda Gorilla trekking recommendation

• Book your gorilla trekking permit at least 6 months to the start of your gorilla trekking safari
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• When packing your gorilla trekking gears, have a check list to ensure that you do not forget any important details.
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• Book accommodation in the area where you have booked the gorilla trekking permit to a void waking up early in the dark to drive to the briefing point.
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• Hire a pick up safari vehicle from the airstrip because there is quite a distance to the lodges
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• Book a seat on the daily domestic flights because of the high demand.
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• Send us your flight details for reconfirmation in case of any changes especially the departure flights.