3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Rwanda
3
Days

3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Experience Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife encounter: trekking to see the critically endangered mountain gorillas. With only about 900 remaining worldwide, Rwanda is one of just three places where you can observe them in their natural habitat. This Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you deep into the country’s lush jungles for an unforgettable, up-close encounter with these majestic creatures. To complete your adventure, enjoy a city tour that reveals Rwanda’s hidden gems and cultural treasures.

Duration

3
Days

Places to Visit

Volcanoes National ParkVolcanoes National Park

Day by Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our tours representative, outside the airport arrivals section. After a short briefing, you will embark on your safari.

Enjoy a City Tour of Kigali. (Cost of city tour included)

The history of Rwanda dates back centuries, Kigali has been a part of it for 100 years. Founded in 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 centres then visit the genocide memorial site. Learn 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 the 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.

Ruhengeri is the base for Gorilla trekking at the Parc National des Volcans. The town is located only 25km from Uganda boarder and approximately 2.5 Hours from Kigali City. It is relatively a small town of about 70,000 people. The constant flow of humanity is quite remarkable. The Town has 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.

Accommodation: Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Bishops Lodge/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Early breakfast at the lodge.

0620 hrs: Transfer to the Volcanoes National Park HQs for the Gorilla trekking experience.

0700 hrs: 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 the
various groups based upon their location in the park the previous evening. There are a total of 96 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 in the presence of gorillas. After the briefing, trekkers return to their respective vehicles for the drive up the mountain to the starting point.

Trekking can 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 a chance to rest and take photos along the way.

After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to your lodge for lunch. Later, depart from the foothills of the volcanoes and drive on a scenic drive to Kigali. Everything and everywhere, sheer green and hanging on the hills; Rwanda truly – land of a thousand fertile green hills. (2.5hrs)

Accommodation:Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Bishops Lodge/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to the airport (Cost of ticket not included)

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Small Form

Included

Park fees
Drinking water in our safari jeeps
All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
All Meals
Camping Equipment Porterage
Pickup and transfer airport
Reservation costs

Excluded

International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Rescue Fee
Climbing Gear
Sleeping Bag

Why Finest East Africa Safari?

Highest service
Quickest response time
Skilled travel consultants
World-class safari guides
Competitive rates

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