GORILLA EXPERIENCE
3 DAYS GORILLA EXPERIENCE
$1600-2000 USD
pp
Safari summary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Kisoro border town in Uganda
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Virunga national park.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali.
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 border town in Uganda You will be picked by the driver/guide and transfer to Kisoro at the Uganda-Rwanda border; a journey that will take you through a scenic view of beautiful Rwanda’s rolling hills passing via Ruhengeri in the northern part of Rwanda and continuing to Cyanika. We shall finalize the border arrangements and cross into Uganda. You may then take a guided nature walk, visit the natural, beautiful-looking Lake Mutanda, surrounded by the volcanoes; take a walk on the Lake shores. Dinner and overnight stay at Travelers Rest Hotel/Kisoro tourist hotel.
Day 2
Virunga
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Virunga national park. Transfer to the Bunagana at the DR Congo border, cross 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. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 3
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali. After your relaxed breakfast, set off for Kigali in Rwanda. On your way to Kigali, several stops will be made to admire the amazing scenery of Rwanda’s topography, photography and shopping from the local markets. Reach Kigali in the afternoon, and in case your departure flight is on schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight to the next destination. End of Tour. 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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