This private 5-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzees and Lake Kivu Safari combines the most rewarding experiences of Rwanda in a realistic route that can be adjusted to your dates, preferred accommodation, arrival point and travel pace.
Safari overview
The journey is designed around knowledgeable local guiding, meaningful time in each destination and transparent planning. Road conditions, permit availability, park rules and seasonal wildlife movements are considered before confirmation.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Kigali to Nyungwe through Rwanda’s southern heritage route
Join experienced forest guides to track a habituated chimpanzee community, listening for calls and movement through the canopy. The guide also interprets other primates, birds, trees and the wider rainforest ecosystem. A wetland, canopy or tea-country experience may be added when the schedule allows.
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe
Join experienced forest guides to track a habituated chimpanzee community, listening for calls and movement through the canopy. The guide also interprets other primates, birds, trees and the wider rainforest ecosystem. A wetland, canopy or tea-country experience may be added when the schedule allows.
Canopy walk, waterfall or tea-country experience
Begin after breakfast with a carefully paced private experience shaped around the destination, current conditions and your interests. Your Tavira guide manages entries, timing and local coordination while leaving space for photography and unhurried discovery.
Transfer to Lake Kivu
Explore the water by scheduled or private boat, following the shoreline for respectful views of wildlife, birds, fishing communities and the surrounding landscape. Your guide coordinates the jetty transfer and balances the cruise with a scenic drive or relaxed lodge time.
Lake Kivu morning and return to Kigali
Explore the water by scheduled or private boat, following the shoreline for respectful views of wildlife, birds, fishing communities and the surrounding landscape. Your guide coordinates the jetty transfer and balances the cruise with a scenic drive or relaxed lodge time.
Included
- Private safari vehicle and professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals stated in the final quotation
- Confirmed park entries, permits and scheduled activities
- Airport, hotel and border transfers included in the route
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
Not included
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Optional activities not shown in the quotation
- Tips, drinks and personal purchases
- Changes caused by circumstances outside the itinerary
Accommodation and upgrades
The route can use welcoming mid-range lodges, premium camps or luxury retreats. Tavira recommends exact properties only after checking availability and names every lodge, room type and meal plan in the personal proposal.
Important planning information
Gorilla, chimpanzee and selected park activities have limited spaces and may require advance payment. Published prices are planning estimates until the permits, lodges, transport and party size are confirmed in writing.
Make this safari yours
Share your dates, nationality, group size and preferred comfort level for an exact proposal.
