This luxurious safari offers an immersive gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy two days of gorilla trekking, a hike to Dian Fossey’s grave, cultural interactions, and scenic visits to the twin lakes.
Inclusions:
- Gorilla trekking permits (two treks)
- Dian Fossey hike
- Cultural tour
- Twin lakes visit
- Kigali city tour
- Full board accommodation
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled water
Exclusions:
- International flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry, tips)
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Morning: Pick-up from Kigali International Airport. Meet your driver-guide for a briefing.
- City Tour: Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and Kimironko Market. Interact with local vendors and explore crafts and souvenirs.
- Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Kigali.
- Afternoon: Drive to Volcanoes National Park (approximately 2.5-3 hours), with scenic views of rolling hills and landscapes.
- Evening: Check-in at your luxury lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.
- Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Bisate Lodge
- Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe House
- Luxury: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: First Gorilla Trekking
- Morning: Early breakfast. Carry packed lunch and transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing.
- Trekking: Group into 8 people, assigned a gorilla family, and trek with a guide. Trekking time varies from 30 minutes to 7 hours. Spend one hour with the gorillas.
- Afternoon: Return to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking certificate. Transfer back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking
- Morning: Early breakfast. Carry packed lunch and head to the park headquarters for a briefing.
- Trekking: Group into 8 people again, assigned a different gorilla family, and trek with a guide. Spend one hour with the new gorilla group.
- Afternoon: Return to the park headquarters. Transfer to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Dian Fossey Hike and Cultural Tour
- Morning: Early breakfast. Transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on the Dian Fossey hike.
- Hike: Drive to the trailhead and hike to the Karisoke Research Centre. Visit Dian Fossey’s grave and learn about her conservation efforts.
- Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch.
- Cultural Tour: Visit Ibyi’wacu Cultural Village. Experience traditional Rwandan culture, interact with local people, taste local dishes, and enjoy traditional dances and songs.
- Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Twin Lakes Tour and Departure
- Morning: Breakfast and check-out. Drive to the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
- Tour: Explore the lakes, enjoy views of Mount Sabyinyo, Muhabura, Bisoke, and Gahinga, and take in the scenery. Great for birdwatching and photography.
- Lunch: Return to the lodge for a final meal.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
This luxury safari provides an exceptional experience in Rwanda, blending adventure, cultural immersion, and scenic beauty. Enjoy your trip!
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