4-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour of Rwanda

This 4 day gorilla trekking tour is in Rwanda which  is home to nearly 40% of the remaining mountain gorilla population in the world. The country is also blessed with magnificent scenery complemented by the Virunga Mountain Ranges. The tour focuses on gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park and also offers an opportunity for a city tour in the capital Kigali.

Arrival 

• You’ll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

 Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be welcomed by your guide who will transfer you to your hotel for an overnight. Depending on what time you arrive, you may relax at the guest house or take a stroll around the calm streets of Kigali City.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Inside Africa Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Kigali

 Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 Day 2: Drive to Musanze

After breakfast, you will drive to Musanze town near Volcanoes National Park. 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. You will go to bed Early today as you will have gorilla trekking the following day.

 Main Destination:

Musanze

Accommodation:

• Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
• Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes Np

 Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Gorilla trekking

After an early breakfast, you will get up early and drive to Volcanoes National Park offices for briefing and then set off for gorilla trekking. A thrilling trek through the refined foothills of the Virunga’s led by an experienced ranger guide provides inspiring views in all directions. The rain forest is alive with calls of colourful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey and besieged with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephants. Gorilla trekking is quite strenuous but a worthwhile encounter of these gentle giants. You’ll spend time watching the gorillas. Watch the adults feeding their young ones, brushing and resting as the youngsters play from vines in a pleasurably playful display. You will then return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight.

 Main Destination:

• Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time to Visit: Jun to Sep (It is drier and trails are easier to hike)

High Season: Jun to Sep (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather: June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Drive to Kigali and Departure

Today, you will drive to Kigali town from Musanze. You will visit the Genocide Museum as well as have a short city tour of the capital city. You will also visit a local market and get a chance to purchase souvenirs. You will then depart for the airport and take your flight back home.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Airport/Airstrip)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You’ll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
• All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Round trip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
• Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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