This 4-day safari offers an immersive experience in Rwanda, combining gorilla trekking with opportunities to explore the country’s rich natural beauty and local culture. Enjoy encounters with mountain gorillas and engage in nature walks or community visits.
Tour Includes:
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers and transportation
- Bottled water
Tour Excludes:
- International airfares
- Visa fees
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
Day 1: Arrival at Volcanoes National Park
- Arrival: On arrival at Kigali, or if you’ve stayed overnight in Kigali, your guide will pick you up.
- Transfer: Journey to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda’s northern province, home to the mountain gorillas.
- Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Kinigi Guest House
- Mid-Range: Hotel Muhabura
- Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Meals: Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
- Morning: After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by the park ranger guides. You will be assigned a gorilla group to track.
- Trekking: Embark on the trek, navigating the steep and densely forested Virunga hills. The trek can vary in duration based on the location of the gorilla group.
- Encounter: Spend up to 1 hour observing and photographing the mountain gorillas. Ensure to follow your guide’s instructions and keep noise to a minimum.
- Post-Trek: Return to the starting point, receive your gorilla trekking certificate, and transfer back to your lodge to freshen up and relax.
- Meals: Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Nature Walk
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast and set out for a guided nature walk in the forest, rich with birdlife, butterflies, and monkeys.
- Alternative Activities: Opt for a stroll around the lodge or engage in a community walk to experience local culture.
- Meals: Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Departure
- Morning: After breakfast, transfer back to Kigali.
- City Tour: Brief city tour including visits to a local market and the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
- Departure: Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
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