In Rwanda, gorilla tracking takes place in the country’s northwest, in the Volcanoes National Park. The park was initially gazetted as a small area in 1925, with Mikeno, Karisimbi, and Visoke as its boundaries. The Rwandan mountain gorilla tracking safaris are the main draw of Volcanoes National Park. With the exception of the renowned golden monkey visit and the Dian Fossey walk, all gorilla safari trips in Rwanda take place here, making Parc Volcanoes the country’s most popular safari park. For this and more information about Rwanda, the country of a thousand hills, reserve today for our 3-day gorilla trekking safari.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrive in Rwanda – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Your driver-guide will meet and greet you at the Kigali International Airport. Your driver-guide may suggest a tour of Kigali city, which includes the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, based on your arrival time. Go to Kinigi, which is located in the volcanoes’ foothills.
Meal Plan: (Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Virunga Lodge, Da Vinci Lodge, Muhabura Guest House.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience – Return to Kigali.
Following breakfast, you will go to the Park’s headquarters, where your driver-guide will take care of all the paperwork. After meeting your ranger guide(s), you will receive a briefing regarding the most amazing animal encounter ever! On your Rwandan gorilla trekking excursion, you will first be assigned to a gorilla troop before heading into the jungle. There is a driver-guide waiting for you. After the hike, head to Ruhengeri for lunch before continuing on to Kigali. There will be multiple breaks along the way to Kigali to take in the beautiful surroundings. The nation of a thousand hills is Rwanda.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Kigali Marriot Hotel, Hotel Mille Collines.
Day 3: Kigali City Tour – Departure
You will have your Kigali city tour, which includes visiting the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, depending on when you leave and whether you were able to take advantage of the opportunity on the first day. Make your way to the airport so you can fly out.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari.
The safari package includes;
- Airport transfers.
- 1 Gorilla permit per person.
- Meals as per the itinerary.
- 1-litre bottled mineral water per person per day whilst on safari
- Ground Transportation with our 4×4 Safari vehicle
- Services of a professional English speaking driver/guide
- Kigali City Tour.
Exclusions: Air fare, Visa, Alcoholic drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, and porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills.