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Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla Trekking Safari

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Gorilla Trekking Safari

This Itinerary is tailor made to meet everyone’s budget and while on a safari at volcanoes national park you will stay with the mountain gorillas for magical hours as they go about their daily life, coming face to face with a giant silverback which must be the greatest experience. This safari package is suitable for both groups and individual safaris.

Vehicle : 1 x 5/ 7 Seater 4×4 Land Cruiser.

Starts : Kigali
Ends : Kigali
Meals : as indicated on itinerary at a glance

Itinerary at a glance

Day Location Accommodation Board Activity
1 Kigali Hotel BB TRF
2 Volcanoes N. Park Lodge L-BBD City Tour+TRF
3 Volcanoes N. Park Lodge LBBD Gorilla Trek
4 Volcanoes N. Park Lodge LBBD Gorilla Trek
5 Depart TRF/Depart

Full Itinerary

Day 1: – Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our tour representative, outside the airport arrivals section and transferred to the hotel.
Accommodation: at Kigali Serena Hotel/Mille Collines Hotel BB

Day 2: Kigali/Volcanoes National Park

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a City Tour of Kigali(The Cost of the city tour is included)

The history of Rwanda dates back centuries, Kigali has been a part of it for over 100 years. Founded in the year 1907 as a German settlement, Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda’s independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare.

Visit the old Kigali and the craft centers then visit the genocide memorial site. Learn more about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide; learn about other genocides in the world and how this country has dealt with that past. Tour more and see new developments in Rwanda; the recovery has been incredible, a testament to humankind’s resilience.

Lunch in Kigali.

Later, depart Kigali and drive to Ruhengeri.

The Ruhengeri is the base for Gorilla trekking at the Parc National des Volcans. The town is located only 25km from the Uganda border and is relatively a small city of about 70,000 people. The constant flow of humanity is quite remarkable. The Town has got great views of the surrounding volcanoes. People are very friendly here and although a former Belgian colony (and thus French-speaking), many people speak English here. It’s approximately a 2.5hrs drive from Kigali to the Volcanoes National park.

Then overnight at Bisate Lodge/ Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge L-DBB

Day 3: Volcanoes National Park to Golden Monkey Trek

Early breakfast at the lodge.

0620hrs. Depart from the lodge with your guide to the National Park headquarters.

Have a short brief from your designated “Golden Monkey guide” from the Volcanoes National Park authority.

Return from the Golden Monkey trek and drive back to the lodge for lunch.

Afternoon at leisure or visit the Ib’iwacu cultural village (Cost is offered separately).

Overnight stay at Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Bishops House/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge L-DBB

Day 4: The Volcanoes National Park – Gorilla Trek

Early breakfast at the lodge.

0620 hrs: You will be transferred to the Volcanoes National Park HQs for your first day of trekking.

0700 hrs: The registration is a simple process where the park staff determines which group of gorillas you will visit. The park staff discusses your fitness level and advises you of the trekking times and conditions to various groups based upon their location in the park the previous evening. There are a total number of 88 gorilla permits available each day with a maximum of eight trekkers visiting any one group.

Once the trekkers are put into groups, each group’s Lead Guide briefs the trekkers of the trekking procedures as well as the “do’s and don’ts” while at the presence of gorillas. After the briefing, trekkers return to their respective vehicles for the drive up the mountain to the starting point.

Trekking might take from two to six or more hours if the gorillas move before the park rangers locate them the next morning. The guides stop frequently to allow trekkers have a chance to rest and take photos along the way.

Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, resting, playing, raising their young.

Coming face to face with a giant silverback must truly be the greatest wildlife experiences on earth!

After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a visit of the spectacular and scenic Twin Lakes – Bulera and Ruhondo.

Overnight stay at the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/ Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Bishops House L-DBB

Day 5 – Depart

After breakfast, you will depart from foothills of the volcanoes and drive on a scenic drive to Kigali. Everything and everywhere, sheer green and hanging on the hills; Rwanda truly -the land of a thousand fertile green hills. (2.5hrs).

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight(Flight after 1300Hrs recommended; cost of flight not included).

Packages Includes:

  • Airport transfers and assistance
  • Accommodation at the lodge on Full board basis.
  • Private transport in 4×4 Land cruiser
  • City tour of Kigali
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • The Bottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicle

Packages Exclude:

  • Meals and beverages, other than specified.
  • International, regional and local Airfares.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
  • Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
  • Gratuities to the drivers/guides and other conveyance attendants.
  • Laundry and other items of a personal nature such telephone calls, drinks ETC
  • Personal and baggage insurance.
  • The Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.
  • Insurance coverage is available for Baggage, Accident and Trip Cancellation/Interruption at special low cost group rates.

Ruhengeri area is located at 2400 meters above sea level and is chilly early morning and evening. While trekking, It might rain unexpectedly, hence waterproof clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. You will need boots that can cope with some mud

The Gorilla permits are only confirmed upon payment of deposit. The total amount is paid 60 days before the travel date. (Non –refundable).

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