Embark on a 4-day gorilla safari adventure in Rwanda for an unforgettable experience. Encounter gorillas in their natural habitat, enjoy a golden monkey trek, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and explore the vibrant cultural village in Musanze. A once-in-a-lifetime safari to cherish and share forever.
What is included in the tour
- Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Kigali city tour
- Cultural tour
- 1 Gorilla permits
- Golden monkey permit
- Enroute lunches
- Visit to genocide memorial ground
- Services of English/French speaking driver/guide
- Enough bottle mineral water
What is NOT included in the tour
- Air fare
- Visa
- Drinks, laundry, tips to local guides
- Telephone, porter fee while trekking
- Personal insurance
- Personal shopping bills and cigar
- Arrival in Kigali, city exploration
- Kigali Genocide Memorial & drive to Volcanoes NP
- Gorilla trekking & Ibyiwacu Cultural Village visit
- Golden monkey trekking & return to Kigali for departure
Day 1Arrival at Kigali International Airport
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Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our company staff. After a briefing about the safari, you will be introduced to your driver-guide. You will then be transferred to the hotel for check-in, then have the diner and overnight.
Day 2Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
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Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Today, after enjoying an early morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and drive to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. This centre honours the memory of the more than one million Rwandans killed in 1994 through education and peace-building. You will have the opportunity to watch and listen to video clips from some of the survivors of the incident. After lunch, you will proceed with a drive to Volcanoes National Park, taking a scenic route to your booked accommodation. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the next day’s trekking.
Day 3Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and cultural village visit
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Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and cultural village visit
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters. There, you will meet with your ranger who will brief you on the code of conduct while with the gorillas. You will then enter the forest in search of the gorillas. The trek may take 2-6 hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas in the jungle and the speed of your group. You will have the opportunity to meet and stay with the gorillas for a maximum of one hour. After this incredible experience, you will walk back to the starting point and be transferred to your lodge for lunch. Following lunch, you can choose to relax at your lodge at your leisure or head for a cultural encounter at Ibyiwacu cultural village to gain insight into Rwandan culture. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 4Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Kigali for departure
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Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Kigali for departure
Today, after your warm early morning breakfast, you will be picked up by our safari driver-guide who will transfer you to the park headquarters for a briefing. With your packed lunch, you will start your day with golden monkey trekking in search of these primates in the jungle. Similar to the gorilla trekking experience, golden monkey trekking is less strenuous. Afterward, you will return to the lodge for lunch and then transfer to Kigali. If time permits, you can enjoy a brief city tour before your evening airport transfer.
