A 4 Days (3 Nights) Gorilla Safari to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. This safari takes you for mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda. After the gorilla trek, either go for golden monkey tracking or a hike to the Dian Fossey tombs near Karisoke research center. The trip ends with a Kigali city tour to the genocide memorial sites, local markets and museums.
Trip Highlights
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali airport to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: mountain gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Dian Fossey’s Grave Hike /Golden monkey tracking in PNV
Day 4: Return to Kigali
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali airport – PNV
Arrive to Kigali International Airport where you will be met by our Africa Adventure safari driver / guide who will transfer you to Kigali for lunch and later to Ruhengeri (Volcanoes). Volcanoes is part of the Virunga mountains which has different volcanoes like Bisoke, Karisimbi, Muhabura, Sabyinyo and is home to endangered mountain gorillas together with Bwindi(Uganda) and Congo. Spend overnight and enjoy meals at Kinigi Guesthouse/ Gorilla’s Nest Hotel (FB).
Day 2: mountain gorilla tracking
Early morning wake up and take breakfast then proceed to the park head quarters for briefing. Go for gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes forest where you will be amazed by the huge size of the silverback, the behavior and communicating skills of these unique creatures among other things. Use this moment to learn and discover all there is about the gorillas. After wards return to Kinigi Guesthouse/ Gorilla Nest House. (FB)
Day 3: Dian Fossey grave/Golden monkey tracking
Enjoy breakfast in the morning and get to either Visit the famous American Primatologist Dian Fossey graveyard who dedicated almost 20 years of her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas. See where she was murdered from at Karisoke.
You can go for golden monkey tracking it’s another rare primates you can learn about spend overnight and enjoy meals at Kinigi Guesthouse/ Gorilla’s Nest Hotel (FB).
Day 4: Back to Kigali
Take for Kigali and if time permits visit the genocide memorial and later transfer to Kigali airport. Have a safe journey.
End of the Safari
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included in the Quotation for the Gorilla Tour are the following:
- The cost of all ground transportation and Fuel
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Full English speaking tour guide
- Boat cruise
- But it excludes; Items of personal nature like Laundry, Beers,
- Park entrance fees
Exclusions:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
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