Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
Trekking & Primate
Gorillas, chimpanzees and the Land of a Thousand Hills. Two rainforests, two great apes — mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and chimpanzees at Nyungwe, with Kigali's moving memorial as bookends.
From
From USD 750 per person
Includes the gorilla permit — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.
This five-day Rwanda journey combines the country's two primate treasures: a trek to the mountain gorillas of the Virunga volcanoes — one of the rarest encounters on Earth — and the chimpanzee chimps of Nyungwe's ancient forest canopy walk.
Between the parks you cross the famous 'thousand hills', with an evening in Kigali for the Genocide Memorial that every traveller should visit.
Route difficulty
Regular walking days at altitude at a measured pace.
Best time to go
Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.
Read the season guide
Arrive, settle in, and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial in the afternoon.
Drive to the Virunga volcanoes, with an afternoon orientation walk through the bamboo fringe of the park.
With trackers and rangers, trek into the forest to spend your guarded hour with a gorilla family. A quiet evening to absorb it.
Travel south to Nyungwe National Park through the forested hills, with an afternoon canopy-walk visit.
Early chimpanzee trek along the forest trails, then transfer to Kigali for your onward connection.
A reasonable level of fitness — you'll walk 3–8 hours daily at high altitude.
Travellers who want a complete, in-depth journey across Ethiopia and beyond.
Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.
Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.
Indicative pricing
US$ 1,500
US$ 750 per person × 2
This tour is rated moderate. Expect several hours of guided walking each day at altitude; a reasonable level of fitness will see you enjoy it comfortably.
The indicative price covers gorilla and chimp permits where included, licensed guides and ranger fees and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.
Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.
This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.
Meeting the mountain gorillas
Trek misty rainforest for close encounters with mountain gorillas — in Uganda's Bwindi and Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, on one seamless journey.
Murchison Falls, the Nile and the gorillas of Bwindi
The complete Pearl of Africa — boat safaris and giraffes at Murchison Falls, then gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The land of a thousand hills — volcano slopes, golden monkeys and gorilla country at its most accessible and meticulously conserved.
Send us an inquiry and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions and finalise every detail for you.
