Tour overview
This safari is short and has got 4 days and 3 nights that are spent in Rwanda. The main focus of this tour is to visit the volcanoes National park and these endangered mountain gorillas. This itinerary also needs a morning or an early afternoon arrival flight into Rwanda on day 1 and you have a guided tour in Kigali and then a visit to the genocide memorial centre before driving down to the forests of Volcanoes National park. The safari itinerary also includes 2 treks to view the mountain gorillas.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National park
Day 2: First day gorilla trekking
Day 3: Second day gorilla trekking safari
Day 4: Departure back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National park
Arrive at Kigali Airport and meet and greet with the guide, we have a half day city tour, including a visit to the genocide memorial centre and other cultural sights. Later in the afternoon, we drive to Kinigi via Ruhengeri . This raod to Ruhengeri is also sealed offering the stunning scenery of the hills and valleys of this green and lush country as you take a little more than 2 hours. From here, we have a 20 minutes’ drive to Kinigi at the base of Sabyinyo Mountain, with the excellent views of the Virunga Mountain.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla view lodge
Moderate: La palme
Budget: Kinigi guest House
Meal plan: Full board
Day 2: First day gorilla trekking
Have breakfast and then take a short drive to the park headquarters and meet with the beautiful local guides and the trackers who will give you a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking tours. We shall then hike into the forest to where the gorillas were seen the night before and track from that point. The trek can take from 1 to 6 hours and the climb to the altitudes not in excess of 7,500 feet. We shall also hike into the forest to be these gorillas were seen the night before and track from that. The terrain is o rough and at times so muddy. Even though the hike is physically demanding, the beauty of this forest and the surrounding scenery that makes the trekking worthwhile. Once these are located, all the fatigue will be forgotten, as the adventure is also described as being the most deep natural history adventure in the world. The picnic lunches are also provided an its vital to take lots of water. The cameras and fast speed films are also recommended. It can also rain in a few minutes’ notice, hence water poof clothing is also good including the water proof bags for cameras and film.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla view lodge
Moderate: La palme
Budget: Kinigi guest House
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Second day gorilla trekking safari
You will follow the same steps as in the first day of gorilla trekking, after then proceed back to Kigali.
Overnight at Umubno Hotel- FB
Day 4: Departure back to Kigali
Enjoy a city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, we shall then transfer to the airport and check in for the flight.
END OF SAFARI
Tour inclusions
- 2 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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