5 Days Rwanda Gorilla trek

5 days—Gorilla trekking is a once life time experience , one of Africa indisputable highlight.

$2600-3500 USD

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Safari summary

You 5 days gorilla safari adventure in Rwanda will give a great experience of a life time safari adventure with visiting the gorillas in their wilderness, and as well having a boat ride in Lake Burera, visit the genocide museum site in Kigali, and the cultural site in Musanze. This will be a life time safari moment to share.

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

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport – Kigali International arrival at Kigali airport. Meet and greet by our company driver guide before transferring to Kigali Marriot Hotel. Arrival for dinner and overnight at Hotel des Mille Colline ( midrange)

Day 2

Volcanoes

Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park Today after taking your early morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and drive to visit the Kigali genocide memorial grounds, which honors the memory of the more than one million Rwandans killed in 1994 through education and peace-building. You will be able to watch and listen to some video clips from some of the survivors of the incident. Later after lunch, you will proceed with a drive to Volcanoes NP through the magnificent route to your booked accommodation spend the rest of the afternoon relax and prepare for the next day’s trekking. Overnight at Le Bamboo Gorilla lodge (mid-range lodge)

Day 3

Volcanoes

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park After early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters. You will meet with your ranger who will brief you about the code of conduct while with the gorillas. You will then enter the forest in search of the gorillas. The trekking may take 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas in the jungle and your group speed as well. Meet and stay with the gorillas for a maximum of one hour. After a great experience, you will walk back to the starting point and be transferred to your lodge for lunch, and after lunch, you can decide to relax at your lodge at your leisure or head for a cultural encounter at Iby’ Iwacu cultural site to get an insight of Rwandan culture. Dinner and overnight at Le Bamboo Gorilla lodge (mid-range lodge)

Day 4

Virunga | Volcanoes

Day 4: Canoe ride in the Twin lake and return to Kigali After breakfast, you will check-out from the rooms and store your luggage in the hotel. We will drive to the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. The lakes are located at the base of Mount Muhabura, close to the Volcanoes national park (about 1-hour drive). The view of the surrounding landscape of the lakes is impressive with its wetland habitats, water birds, and the Virunga volcanoes. A boat ride on the fresh waters of Rwanda twin lakes is a complement to gorilla safaris in Volcanoes national park. The canoe ride will reward you with a breath of fresh air, spectacular views of the green vegetation, and various water birds. After our relaxing time at the lake, we return to the lodge for your lunch. In the early afternoon, we drive back to Kigali. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Hotel des Mille Colline ( midrange)

Day 5

Day 5: Kigali Airport After breakfast, your driver will pick you from the hotel to transfer you to Kigali airport for your departure flight This safari package includes. Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle Accommodation and meals as per itinerary Canoe ride 1 Gorilla permits ($1500), per person Ranger fees Visit genocide memorial ground Services of English/French speaking driver/guide 1-liter bottle of mineral water per day per person during safari The package excludes expenses of personal nature like Airfare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills, and cigars. .

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