4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking.
Overview
From volcanic mountains, dense forests, tranquil lakes, and extraordinary encounters with some of Africa’s most spectacular primates, Rwanda is sure to deliver an experience unlike any other. Get up close to Africa’s largest primates and experience the sheer strength and beauty of these magnificent animals. A truly unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Day 1 :Arrive Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport.
We’ll have a VIP meet and greet at the airport, fast track and assistance with visa and luggage.
Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, explore Kigali based on your wishes (all entrances are on your own account).
Lunch and dinner are on your own account.
Day 2 :Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
In the morning, have breakfast and check out.
Drive to Musanze / Volcanoes National Park. En route, you will immediately feel that you are in the country of 1000 hills. Along the way, you will see different coffee plantations, banana plantations and the busy daily lifestyle of Rwandan local people (2.5 – 3 hours drive).
Pass to visit the Ellen DeGeneres/Dian Fossey campus in Musanze for a round tour and learn from the behaviour of gorillas and the work of Dian Fossey.
Check in and have lunch at the hotel.
Spend the afternoon at leisure at the hotel.
Day 3 :Gorilla Trekking
Early in the morning have breakfast.
Transfer to headquarters for a briefing to prepare for your trek.
Hike with a local ranger to find the gorilla family and spend one hour with them.
We offer a free porter per person who will assist you with your daypacks and give you a hand when the path is slippery, steep or irregular. The porters are from the local community and registered by the Rwanda Wildlife Authority, in this way we also support the local community.
Have lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure at the lodge.
Day 4 :Transfer Back to Kigali
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Optional Golden Monkeys Hike: Hike with a local ranger through the forest to spot golden monkeys and other primates and the variation of the forest, flowers and birdlife.
Have lunch at your hotel.
Transfer to Kigali International Airport to catch your international flight home.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees
- Gorilla permits
- Chimp permits
- All activities as stated in the day by day
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All Transportations
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinking water
Excluded
- International Fligths (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees