3 DAYS GORILLA TREK RWANDA
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Gorilla trek Rwanda involves exploring the rich wonders of Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri. This is a typical African primate adventure package and includes a thrilling mountain gorilla trekking. At Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri, there are 12 habituated gorilla groups (Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, Umubano, Susa A, Amahoro, Hirwa, etc) and each of these families is visited by a maximum of 8 (eight) guests per day. Your gorilla trek Rwanda safari begins and ends in Kigali city. 

Brief Itinerary 

Day 1: Pick up at the hotel in Kigali, drive up to Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri 

Day 2: Experience the best of Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking & community visit

Day 3: Departure 

Detailed Itinerary 

Day 1: Pick up at the hotel in Kigali, drive up to Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri 

At leisure, enjoy a hefty breakfast and your Rwanda tour guide will pick you up at the hotel. From the hotel, connect to some of the iconic historical and cultural sites within Kigali capital in Rwanda. The 2-hour Kigali city excursion includes a visit to Kigali genocide site and local market where you can get some fresh fruits. 

Have lunch break at one of the best restaurants or hotels and after, you will head off to Ruhengeri. Check in at the gorilla lodge inside or around the park. 

Overnight stay 

  • 5 Volcanoes Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Luxury)
  • Le Bambou Lodge/Da Vinci Lodge/Gorilla Solution Lodge (Midrange)
  • Muhabura Hotel/Home Inn(Budget)

Day 2: Experience the best of Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking & community visit

Early morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast and after, assemble at Kinigi offices for briefing about gorilla trekking regulations. The park official from Volcanoes NP will spearhead allocation of gorilla groups to visitors and park guides will be present to accompany you on actual search for mountain gorillas in the wild. Carry with you a good camera free of a flashlight plus extra batteries, some drinking water and snacks, etc. 

Your day trek with Rwanda gorillas will run for 2-6 hours with guarantee of one hour for up close with a family of endangered mountain gorillas. The trek is mainly to let you explore how gorillas behave, taking their pictures and more. On getting back to the lodge, you will have lunch and relaxation, till afternoon when you will participate in a cultural experience at Iby’Iwacu Village.

Overnight stay 

  • 5 Volcanoes Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Luxury)
  • Le Bambou Lodge/Da Vinci Lodge/Gorilla Solution Lodge (Midrange)
  • Muhabura Hotel/Home Inn(Budget)

Day 3: Departure 

Wake up early to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and after, exit your gorilla lodge ready to drive back to Kigali. Arrive early at Kigali, conduct some shopping and you will proceed to the airport where you will depart back home.

End of safari

Inclusions 

  • Gorilla permits
  • Accommodation & meals
  • Guide/driver services
  • Photography 
  • Ground travel in a 4WD vehicle
  • All trip experiences exclusive of optional 
  • Bottled water

Exclusions 

  • Visas
  • Tipping
  • Laundry 
  • Airfares
  • Extra activities
  • Extra hotel fees in Kigali
  • Travel Insurance expenses
  • Shopping costs 
  • Beverage costs
  • Passport expenses
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  • Destination:Rwanda
  • Duration:3 days
  • DATES : Jan 01 - Jan 04
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    Safari Overview 

    This gorilla trek Rwanda involves exploring the rich wonders of Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri. This is a typical African primate adventure package and includes a thrilling mountain gorilla trekking. At Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri, there are 12 habituated gorilla groups (Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, Umubano, Susa A, Amahoro, Hirwa, etc) and each of these families is visited by a maximum of 8 (eight) guests per day. Your gorilla trek Rwanda safari begins and ends in Kigali city. 

    Brief Itinerary 

    • Day 1: Pick up at the hotel in Kigali, drive up to Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri 
    • Day 2: Experience the best of Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking & community visit
    • Day 3: Departure 


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