Gorilla trekking

2 days—Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes national park by helicopter

$6340-6740 USD

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Safari summary

Volcanoes national park is located at the Rwanda –Congo border. The park is best known as a sanctuary for the regions rare mountain gorillas. The park is set high on the jungle covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains. Visitors flock this amazing park to experience face to face encounter with these incredible creatures. Visitors are also allowed to spend an hour with these primates in their natural habitats. Apart from mountain gorillas, the park is blessed with other attractions such as the golden monkeys, crater lake on mount Bisoke, Musanze cave, Twin lakes (Ruhonda and Butera), Karisoke research Centre, Dian Fossy grave, River Mukungu, and then the local communities.

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Primate trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Arrival and transfer to Musanze

Volcanoes

You will start with a transfer to Kigali airport for your helicopter flight to Volcanoes national park. The helicopter will land at Musanze airstrip from where you will be picked by our professional guide in a safari vehicle which will drop you at One and Only gorilla nest to check in for dinner and overnight stay.

One and Only gorilla nest lodge

Gorilla trekking experience

Volcanoes

You will start your day with an early breakfast at 6;00am so that you are ready to be transferred to the park headquarters at 6;30am for gorilla trekking briefing. You will then head into the park under the guidance of a guide and two scouts so that you are able to track the amazing gorillas from a closer range in their habitats. you will head back to your lodge for lunch and be transferred to Musanze airstrip for your helicopter flight back to Kigali airport for your international flight.

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