Tour overview
This 3 day gorilla trekking safari starts and also ends in Rwanda. It also includes one gorilla permit worth $ 1500 per person in the final costing. You will also get a chance of tracking the mountain gorillas in volcanoes National park which has over 400 gorillas making it half of the 880 mountain gorillas that are remaining in the whole world. This is also a great chance for you to track one of the 10 habituated gorilla groups found in volcanoes National Park.
Tour Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon your arrival, the guide will meet you and then will transfer you to Volcanoes National park, before reaching the park, you will get an opportunity of adventuring the new Kigali city hat is filled with many interesting features and the attractions. Some of these attractions also include; the genocide memorial site that commemorates the 1994 genocide that took place in Rwanda, the many beautiful markets, the national museum and many more. You will have your lunch in one of the local restaurants that serve you good and delicious meals. Later on you will also start your final transfer to Volcanoes National park that is 80km away from Kigali city and has got an altitude of 2400km to 4507km above the sea level, dotted with rain forest vegetation and the unique beautiful wildlife species. Gorilla trekking in this park is a worthwhile adventure since glancing in the eyes of these gentle giants is the best adventure ever in Rwanda.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla view Lodge
Mid-range: La Palme hotel
Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Meal plan: Full board
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
You will also wake up in the morning and then enjoy breakfast, and with packed lunch, continue to the headquarters for your briefing and then go for gorilla trekking with the ranger guidance. This trek will also take 3 to 8 hours and will also depend on the movement of these mountain gorillas and on meeting them, you will be given 1 hour to spend with the gorillas. More so, depending on how long you will have to spend before getting to these primates. You will also visit the twin lakes in the evening to get some relaxation. The other option would also be to stay at the lodge in order to settle down after the long day.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla view Lodge
Mid-range: La Palme hotel
Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Departure
You will wake up early in the morning and have breakfast before checking out of the lodge. The driver guide will then transfer you to the city in Kigali and have some shopping done at the local markets. Have your lunch as you prepare to be dropped off at the airport for your flight back home.
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Tour inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permits
- full board accommodation,
- Full time English speaking professional driver/guide,
- All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary,
- Bottled water while on safari,
- Transport
Tour Exclusions
- Kigali hotel fees( the eve of the safari and the night after the safari),
- Tips,
- Laundry services,
- Beverages/ drinks,
- international flights,
- Visas,
- Items of a personal nature,
- Optional activities in the itinerary
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