Gorilla Trekking Adventure
2 Days Gorilla Trekking Adventure
$1200-1600 USD
pp
Safari summary
DAY 1: Transfer from Kigali to Kisoro, a border town in Uganda
DAY 2: Gorilla tracking in Virunga
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
DAY 1: Transfer from Kigali to Kisoro, a border town in Uganda You will be picked by the driver/guide and transfer to Kisoro on Uganda boarder, a journey that will take you through a scenic view of beautiful Rwanda’s rolling hills passing via Ruhengeri in northern part of Rwanda and continuing to Chanika boarder. Finalize boarder arrangements and cross into Uganda. You may have guided nature walk, visit the natural, beautiful-looking Lake Mutanda, surrounded by the volcanoes; take a walk on the shores. Dinner and overnight stay at Travellers Rest Hotel/ Kisoro Tourist Hotel.
Day 2
Virunga
DAY 2: Gorilla tracking in Virunga Cross Bunagana border and drive to the Park Headquarters to be briefed about gorilla tracking dos and don’ts before setting off into the forest to track gorillas in Parc National des Virunga of Congo for the incredible experience. In the course of searching for the Mountain Gorillas, you will be exposed to excellent birding and primates such as the Golden Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Black and White colobus monkey, and giant forest hogs among others. You will stay with these beautiful primates for one hour for observation and photography. Gorilla tracking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, arduous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming face to face with the great primates is well worth the effort. Return to Kisoro in Uganda, and after refreshments at the hotel, set off back to Kigali in Rwanda reaching in the evening and depart – End of safari. PRICE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: * Gorilla permits * Warm lunches on transfer days and water in car * Professional Guide/ driver * Ground transportation in a 4X4 safari car * Accommodation for 2 nights * Meals at the lodges (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) PRICE WILL EXCLUDE: * Airticket and visa fees * Soft sodas and alcoholic drinks * Extra activities out of itinerary * Laundry expenses * And other personal items/expenses
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