4-Day Rwanda Gorillas Safari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kigali Rwanda
1 stop
1
Mt. Kigali
NB: - You'll be collected from the airport or your designated Location. - Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost. On arrival in Kigali, you will be welcomed by our guest representative and naturalist driver guide who will help you transfer your luggage to the waiting safari vehicle and proceed with your drive to your host property. Meals & overnight at Kigali Marriot Hotel. Main Destination: Kigali Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel (Luxury hotel located in or near Kigali) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Transfer by road to Volcanoes National Park
1 stop
2
Volcanoes National Park
Early rise, after a hearty breakdown you will check out and embark on a half-day city tour of Kigali. Highlights include visiting Camp Belgium and Kigali Genocide memorial center. Later you will proceed with your drive to your host property on the footer of the scenic volcanic mountain of Sabyinyo and Bisoke – both mountains are shared by the Volcanoes National Park. This scenic drive through rural Rwanda is approximately 3hours. Check-in at your host property followed by a relaxing lunch. Later you will join your naturalist driver-guide to embark on a sundowner drive to the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo as you watch the sunset over the mystical volcanic mountains of Rwanda returning back to the lodge in time for dinner. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Virunga Lodge ( Luxury lodge located outside Volcanoes NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
2 stops
3
Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a globally sought after wildlife experience – and rightfully so. In Rwanda, tourists can spend up to one hour with gorillas, and get within five feet of a Gorilla. It is a life-changing experience. Experts estimate that there are only 900 mountain gorillas still in existence – and one-third of these are in Rwanda. Descend the volcanoes and return to the lodge for lunch.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
In the afternoon you will do Iby’iwacu cultural village experience. Iby’iwacu cultural village is located 45 minutes drive from your host property and is an interesting cultural excursion to enlist on your day list. The village convinced ex poachers to turn their back on poaching and instead perform for visitors. Visiting the village, you can discover the traditional house of a local king, watch an authentic medicine man prepare herbal mixtures, try your hand at bow and arrow shooting or enjoy cultural dances and drumming performed by people from the local area. Meals & overnight at the Lodge.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
On ward back to Kigali
1 stop
5
Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp
Farewell breakfast and check out. Join your naturalist driver guide and transfer back to Kigali for your onward flight – En route, you will visit the Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey museum. The drive back to Kigali International airport is approximately 3hrs and this includes scenic stops en route. Please advise your flight time back home so that you are able to check-in time. Please note that check-in for international flights should be done 2 hours prior to departure of the flight. In the departure hall (after check-in) you will find a small restaurant, a sitting area, and several duty-free shops for your convenience.
6 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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