Combine Gorilla and Chimp Trek in Rwanda with Masai Mara Safari

It is possible to Combine Gorilla and Chimp Trek in Rwanda with Masai Mara Safari, combining a gorilla and chimp trek in Rwanda with a safari in Masai Mara will take you to Rwanda for Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park after you will fly to Kenya for a safari Masai Mara to see the Big 5 animals. Here’s a suggested itinerary to Combine Gorilla and Chimp Trek in Rwanda with Masai Mara Safari:

Day 1-3: Arrival in Rwanda

• Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda.
• Spend a day acclimatizing to the time zone and exploring the city.
• On Day 2, embark on a trek to see the chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park. This is a full-day activity where you’ll trek through the forest accompanied by experienced guides to locate and observe these fascinating primates.
• Overnight stays in a lodge or camp near Nyungwe Forest.

Day 4-6: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

• Travel to Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
• On Day 5, embark on a gorilla trekking adventure. This is another full-day activity where you’ll trek through the dense forest to find one of the habituated gorilla families and spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.
• Spend Day 6 exploring the beautiful surroundings of Volcanoes National Park, perhaps visiting nearby lakes or villages.
• Overnight stays in a lodge or camp near Volcanoes National Park.

Day 7-9: Travel to Masai Mara, Kenya

• Fly from Kigali to Nairobi, Kenya.
• Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to Wilson Airport for a flight to the Masai Mara.
• Spend three days exploring the vast savannah plains of the Masai Mara, home to an abundance of wildlife including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) and witnessing the Great Migration (if traveling during the migration season).
• Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, guided by experienced safari guides who will help you spot the diverse array of wildlife.
• Optional activities include hot air balloon safaris, bush walks, and visits to local Maasai villages.
• Overnight stays in a luxury tented camp or lodge within or near the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Day 10: Departure

• Transfer to the airstrip for a flight back to Nairobi.
• Depending on your departure time, you may have the opportunity to do some last-minute souvenir shopping or visit a local attraction in Nairobi before catching your onward flight.

This itinerary combines the thrill of encountering both gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats in Rwanda with the unparalleled wildlife experiences offered by the Masai Mara in Kenya. It offers a perfect balance of adventure, wildlife viewing, and cultural immersion.

How is Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park?

Volcanoes National Park is also known as Parc Des Vulcan’s in French and Pariki Yigihugu yibirungu in Kinyarwanda (Local language) which is found in North-Eastern in a small town called Musanze, Rwanda in East Africa. Volcanoes National park is one of the major national parks in Rwanda and East Africa and one of the oldest parks in Africa, it is a home to the endangered apes and primates that include the Mountain Gorillas and golden Monkeys, there also many species of birds, Monkeys, trees, forest hogs, bushbucks among others in the forest as well as the unique culture.  Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Conservation Area including five extinct volcanoes namely; Mountain Muhabura, Mountain Sabyinyo, Mountain Gahinga, Mountain Karisimbi and Mountain Bisoke. Gorilla tourism in Volcanoes National park has earned Rwanda economic development as it has attracted more visitors every year. Gorilla trekking is a life time experience of seeing the endangered gorillas in their natural environment and half of the population of the remaining gorillas is found in East Africa.

How many gorilla permits are available in Volcanoes National Park per day?

Gorilla trekking is an activity that involves visiting the habituated endangered mountain gorillas in their natural environment, as you view the way they feed, move, rest and live in harmony. Volcanoes National Park has 10 habituated gorilla families for trekking every day, only 8 visitors per gorilla family are allowed to trek every day. That means there are 80 permits available each day for trekking, the chances of seeing the mountain gorillas are 99% as you are guided by trackers, guides and park rangers. Gorilla trekking starts every day in Kinigi at 7:00am with briefing on guidelines to follow while on the trek, even though the gorillas have 99% DNA as the humans, they still remain wild and you are advised to follow the dos and don’ts from the guides. The gorilla trek can take 30 minutes to more hours depending on the movement and location of the gorillas in the forest.

What is the cost of Rwanda Gorilla permit?

For one to be allowed to do gorilla trek in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, you must have a Rwanda gorilla permit for a particular date secured from Rwanda development board. The gorilla permit costs USD1500 for all nationals and you are allowed one hour of viewing the gorillas and taking photography. Booking Rwanda gorilla treks to volcanoes National Park is a life time experience to complete your bucket list, Eco Adventure Safaris will help you book and tailor a gorilla trek tour that is affordable and memorable.

How to Book Rwanda Gorilla permit?

When you contact us at Eco Adventure Safaris about your planned trek and desired dates, we shall check availability of permits online system of Rwanda development board and if permits are available, we shall send you an invoice to make payment for the permits as they are top priority and if they are not available, you will choose other dates that have availability of permits (We advise you book months in advance to get you exact date). Once we receive payment, we shall book and secure your permits and send you copy of the receipt with booking ID to confirm your trek. The process of acquiring the gorilla permits is easy and transparent, you will surely give you a lifetime experience with the gorillas.

The gorilla trekking permits normally sell out so very quickly during the high season (January, February, July, August, September, and December every year. Booking the permits in advance is ideal for your gorilla trek.

Why Combine Gorilla and Chimp Trek in Rwanda with Masai Mara Safari Through Eco Adventure Safaris?

Eco Adventure safaris is one of the best local tour operators to help you in booking Rwanda gorilla treks and a safari in Masai Mara, we also offer amazing gorilla safari experiences to Uganda and Rwanda.  Our magic in organizing authentic experience stems from the fact that we have overtime assembled a team mixed with young and energetic staff guided by well experienced mature managers and directors who are Ugandans and passionate about what they do. We are highly rated and reviewed on trip Advisor to help you learn on the experiences of the other travelers who have traveled with us. Contact us here about how to Combine Gorilla and Chimp Trek in Rwanda with Masai Mara Safari.