Set out on an exciting three-day gorilla trekking trip in Rwanda, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. This extraordinary adventure takes you to Volcanoes National Park, which is home to one-third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Your adventure begins with a briefing from knowledgeable experts who will teach you about the gorilla trek and the park’s conservation efforts. You’ll go on three days of exhilarating excursions through deep jungles and volcanic terrain in pursuit of these gentle giants.
As you approach the gorilla families, you will be astounded by their intelligence, social systems, and striking likeness to humans. The opportunity to watch these magnificent creatures in their native habitat is both exciting and humbling.
In between gorilla climbs, you can discover Rwanda’s stunning landscapes and rich local culture. Visits to adjacent communities are frequently included in the tour, where you may mingle with the warm and welcoming Rwandans, learn about their traditions, and see the good impact of gorilla conservation on local populations.
Accommodations are normally in nice lodges tucked in the middle of the park, with breathtaking views and a tranquil ambiance. This three-day gorilla trekking expedition in Rwanda promises to be an unforgettable and transforming experience, allowing you to connect with nature, support conservation efforts, and create lasting memories with these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Arrival In Kigali And Drive To Volcanoes National Park
Arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be met by our drivers and drive to Volcanoes National Park Musanze. The journey goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible.
Accommodation: Mount Gorilla View Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast you will drive to Ruhengeri. You will experience the highlight of your trip by visiting the mountain gorillas of our planet in Volcanoes National Park where you will be led by an experienced Ranger Guide who will tell you interesting facts about the Mountain Gorillas. Later you will visit the Gorilla guardians
Accommodation: Mount Gorilla View Lodge
Day 3: Drive To Kigali And Departure
Today, you will drive to the capital of Rwanda in Kigali. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. Upon your arrival in Kigali for a city tour, you will visit the Genocide Museum in the suburb Gisozi. Later depart for the Airport and take your flight back Nairobi. On arrival transfer to Charles Residence for freshen up. Enjoy Kenyan homemade dinner. Later transfer to Airport for your final departure
Cost Includes:
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- Park/Conservancy entry fees
- 2 bottles of mineral water per client per day while on safari
- Picnic lunch boxes where mentioned
- Transport based on a safari land cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Services of professional English-speaking driver guides while on safari
- All applicable government taxes
- Gorilla Permits
- Flight from Serengeti to Kigali
- Flight from Kigali to Nairobi
- 02 Tour Leader from Abroad included
- 01 guide throughout included
- Amref Evacuation services
What’s not included?
- Entry visa to Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro Airport
- International flight from Kilimanjaro airport to Nairobi Wilson airport
- International flight/taxes
- Any other item not mentioned as inclusive
- Any deviation from the itinerary
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