5 Days Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking Safari

5 Days Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking Safari

Rwanda
5
Days

5 Days Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking Safari

Volcanoes National Park, also known as Parc National des Volcans (PNV), is a spectacular landscape that includes five of the nine majestic Virunga Mountains. Its rugged slopes are blanketed in dense tropical rainforest, providing a sanctuary for nearly half of the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas. The park is home to seven habituated gorilla groups, offering a rare chance for close encounters with these incredible creatures.

This tour combines thrilling wildlife experiences with premium accommodations, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing retreat after a day of exploration—making your adventure even more unforgettable.

Duration

5
Days

Places to Visit

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Day by Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our tours representative, outside the airport arrivals section and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation:Kigali Serena Lodge/Mille Collines Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.

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 is relatively a small city 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. It is
Approximately 2.5hrs drive from Kigali to the Volcanoes National park.

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

Early breakfast at the lodge.

0620hrs. Depart from your lodge with your guide to the National Park headquarters.

Short briefing from your designated “Golden Monkey guide” from the Volcanoes National Park authority.
Return from the Golden Monkey trek and drive back to your lodge for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure or visit the Ib’iwacu cultural village (Cost offered separately).

Accommodation: Bisate Lodge/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 your first day of trekking.

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 88 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.
Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young. Coming face to face with a giant silverback must truly be one of the
greatest wildlife experiences on earth!

After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to your lodge for lunch.
Afternoon, enjoy a visit of the spectacular and scenic Twin Lakes – Bulera and Ruhondo.

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

After breakfast, depart from 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).

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight(Flight after 1300Hrs recommended; cost of flight 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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