Volcanoes Primates Tour

5 Days Volcanoes Primates Classic Tour

$1600-2500 USD

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Safari summary

This tour starts you off with an understanding of Rwanda and its touching history-a visitof the never-to-be-missed Genocide Memorial Centre,the Museum of National history,Old and New Kigali,amongst other key highlights;a lunch at one of kigali’s popular restaurants or at the Hotel Milles Collines-which form part of the Rwanda History. Apart from Gorilla trekking,you also have a chance to trek the only other primate in the Volcanoes (and a rare one at that)-the Golden Monkey;and a visit of the spectaculary beautyful and picturesque Twin Lakes,amongst other attractions and activities in the region.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: – Kigali

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Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our tours representative, outside the airport arrivals section and transferred to your hotel.

Kigali Serena Hotel/Mille Collines Hotel BB

Day 2: Kigali/Volcanoes National

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Enjoy a City Tour of Kigali history of Rwanda dates back centuries, Kigali has been a part of it for 100 years. Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda’s independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare.Visit the old Kigali and the craft centres then visit the genocide memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide; learn about other genocides in the world and how this country has dealt with that past.

Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback

Day 3: Volcanoes Park–Monkey Trek

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Depart from your lodge with your guide to the National Park headquarters. Short briefing from your designated “Golden Monkey guide” from the Volcanoes National Park authority. Return from the Golden Monkey trek and drive back to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or visit the Ib'iwacu cultural village (Cost offered separately).

Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/

Day 4: Volcanoes Park-GoorillaTrek

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The park staff discusses your fitness level and advises you of the trekking times and conditions to the various groups based upon their location in the park the previous evening. There are a total of 88 gorilla permits available each day with a maximum of eight trekkers visiting any one group.Once the trekkers are put into groups, each group’s Lead Guide briefs the trekkers of the trekking procedures as well as the do’s and don’ts

Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge

Day 5 - Depart

After breakfast, depart from foothills of the volcanoes and drive on a scenic drive to Kigali. Everything and everywhere, sheer green and hanging on the hills; Rwanda truly - land of a thousand fertile green hills. (2.5hrs). Transfer to the airport for your departure flight(Flight after 1300Hrs recommended; cost of flight not included).

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