4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

DESTINATIONS

Volcanoes National Park

The trip starts Volcanoes National Park located in Northern Province in Musanze. The park is a home to various Wildlife species like Forest Elephants, buffalos, black fronted duikers, bushbucks, bush pigs, spotted hyenas, black and white colobus, white colobus, baboons, red-tailed monkeys etc. It has 178 birds like Rwenzori turaco and Rwenzori batis, Rwenzori double-collared sunbird, strange weaver and Archer’s robin-chat, White-collared Olive back etc.

Itinerary

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, 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 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. Accommodation Options: Luxury: Kigali Serena hotel, Mid-Range: Des-miles Colines hotel, Budget: Garr hotel Meals Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

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 behavior of gorillas and the work of Dian Fossey. Check in and have lunch at the hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure at the hotel. Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mount Gorilla view lodge, Mid-Range: Lebabou lodge, Budget: Kiningi Guest house Meals Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: Volcanoes National Park - 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. Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mount Gorilla view lodge, Mid-Range: Lebabou lodge, Budget: Kiningi Guest house Meals Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

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.

Includes

Gorilla permits
Park entry fees
Accommodation
Bottled water
Transportation
English-speaking guide
Airport transfers
Taxes

Excludes

International flights
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

DESTINATIONS

Volcanoes National Park

Itinerary

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