4 Days, 3 Nights Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

Code: NASFR016
2 DAYS - 1 NIGHT
  • Baby-Gorilla

4-Day Gorilla Trekking Expedition in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Embarking on a 4-day Gorilla Trekking expedition in Volcanoes National Park is an unparalleled adventure, offering a profound connection with nature and the chance to witness the remarkable mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, where every moment brings you closer to the awe-inspiring world of mountain gorillas. Your extraordinary gorilla trekking experience awaits!

-Tour Highlights–

Kigali City Tour
Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
Caplaki Crafts Market
Volcanoes National Park
Mountain Gorillas

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATIONArrive morning/lunchtime at Kigali International Airport and be met by your Driver Guide for a brief of your Rwanda visits
DEPARTURE TIMEGet ready 30mins before pick-up time
INCLUDED
Park FeesAccommodations
Local taxes and leviesProfessional guide
MealsBottled drinking water in safari vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
Items and services of a personal nature Bottled & Soft Drinks
Guide gratuity Flight Ticket

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Day 1 – ARRIVAL >> Drive to Volcanoes NP (115kms / 2hrs)

Arrive morning/lunchtime at Kigali International Airport and be met by your Driver Guide for a brief of your Rwanda visits. The Kigali city tours specially welcomes you to this “Land of a Thousand Hills”. You will start with the Kigali Genocide memorial Centre and thereafter proceed on to the City Centre for a quick lunch. Visit the Caplaki Crafts market and after here start your 2-hr drive to Volcanoes NP.

Dinner and Overnight at either;

Budget – Best View Hotel

Mid-Range – Mountain Gorilla View Lodge FB

High End – Virunga Lodge AI

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Day 2 – RWANDA GORILLA TRACKING (Time taken to watch the Gorillas – 1hr)

Early breakfast and proceed to the National Park headquarters for a Gorilla tracking experience in the Volcanoes National Park. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching. This is perhaps one of the most breathtaking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. You can request for group of the family desired as per time taken to trek, if possible. After Gorilla tracking return to your Lodge for lunch and afternoon at leisure around the lodge or find enough time to admire your photos on the Gorilla tracking activities or visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village and mingle with the local community in the cultural activities and traditional Rwandan dances.. And thereafter dinner and overnight either at;

Budget – Best View Hotel

Mid-Range – Mountain Gorilla View Lodge FB

High End – Virunga Lodge AI

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Day 3 – GOLDEN MONKEYS TREK + DRIVE TO LAKE KIVU at GISENYI TOWN (60 kms / 1hr)

Another early breakfast at the lodge and return to Volcanoes NP, this time for Golden Monkeys trek.

Entering dense stands of bamboo interspersed with open glades; you will make your way deep into golden monkey territory. Guides lead visitors to the habitat of groups of ‘habituated’ golden monkeys – monkeys used to human presence. Though viewing is kept to a maximum of one hour, travellers can
get an up-close look at the golden monkey in its natural habitat. Back to the lodge for an early lunch
and thereafter check out for a drive to Lake Kivu, in the NE of Rwanda. Check in at your Hotel and in
the afternoon enjoy a 1-HR boat ride on the Lake. Visit popular spots like close Islands, hot springs and fishing spots where you will meet and interact with fishermen. Thereafter back to the Hotel
for the rest of afternoon at leisure. Dinner at overnight at either;

Budget – Palme Resort FB
Mid-Range – Hill View Hotel FB

High End – Kivu Serena Hotel FB

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GISENYI (RUBAVU) TOWN CITY TOUR + DRIVE BACK TO KIGALI (150 kms / 3hrs)

Breakfast and check out of the Hotel. Enjoy a Gisenyi City tour, to the border points of Petite and Grand Barrier. From here you will be able to gain sights of the Congo DRC’s Goma town…compare it with the Rwanda’s Gisenyi town and learn more….. Pass through the main streets and the markets as you drive
out back to Kigali City. Lunch and thereafter proceed on to Kigali Airport for your departure flight.

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