Mountain Gorilla Trekking

3 days—Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

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This 3 day tour package offers gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park, and a tour of Kigali City on the last day.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Rwanda
	Parks	Volcanoes

Itinerary

Day 1

Volcanoes

Day 1: Travel to Volcanoes National Park Pick up from Kigali City, which can be either after breakfast or lunch, and drive northwards to Volcanoes National Park, home of the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda. it is a 2 to 3 hours drive, and transfer to your accommodation to relax, have a meal, and spend the night.

Day 2

Volcanoes

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Expeditions in Volcanoes National Park Have an early cup of tea/coffee at 6.30am, and thereafter transfer to the park headquarters at Kinigi. At the headquarters you are allocated a ranger, and the gorilla family you shall track. Note that Volcanoes National Park has up to 10 habituated Mountain Gorilla families, and each family is allocated not more than 8 tourists for tracking in a day. After allocating group the rangers brief you about the DOs and DON'Ts of gorilla trekking. From the park headquarters transfer to the starting point for gorilla trekking. It is here you will find porters for hire to carry your bags and also help you during the steep climb to find the mountain gorillas. After close to an hour of viewing these magnificent apes, return and transfer to your accommodation to relax and rest the night.

Day 3

Day 3: Transfer to Kigali for a city tour After an early breakfast, check out and travel to Kigali. Set out for tour of one of the most thriving and progressive capital cities of Africa. Among other places to visit is the Kigali Memorial Center, where a poignant exhibition recalls Rwanda's mid-1990s genocide and testifies to the country’s remarkable resilience. You also get to visit the local markets where you could purchase some souvenirs such as crafts and traditional clothing. End the trip with a drop to your hotel or airport.

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