Outline of the Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive to a warm welcome from our Safari guide; stay an overnight in Kigali city
Day 2: Kigali city tour (optional). You may transfer to Volcanoes and visit Ib’iwachu cultural village;
Day 3: Gorilla trekking
Day 4: Golden monkeys tracking or undertake a hike to Dian Fossey Graveyard. Transfer back to Kigali airport for your flight.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Upon arrival at Kanombe airport in Kigali, you will be received by our Representative who will transfer you to Serena Hotel(Luxury)/The manor Hotel(Luxury)/Chez Lando Hotel(Budget) for Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Morning City tour and transfer to Volcanoes national park
In the morning, you will have a city tour where you will visit the genocide memorial museum, national museum and others. After lunch, you have a scenic drive through terraced hills to Volcanoes national park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. In the evening, you may visit the Banyarwanda community and get cultural entertainment.
Overnight at:
Luxury lodge (Up-market): Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorillas Nest Lodge
Moderate: La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
Low Budget: Kinigi Guest House or Muhavura Lodge.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla tracking and afternoon Cultural walk
After briefing from the senior park ranger you will commence your memorable gorilla trekking which normally takes 2 to 6 hours in the jungle. You will be allowed to stay in the presence of the gorillas for a maximum of 1 full hour. Later return to your Hotel for Relaxation. In the evening, you may go for nature walk to the twin lakes. Return for Dinner and overnight.
Overnight at:
Luxury lodge (Up-market): Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorillas Nest Lodge
Moderate: La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
Low Budget: Kinigi Guest House or Muhavura Lodge.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Dian Fossey Hike and transfer back to Kigali
In the morning, you will go for the hike up to Dian Fossey grave, an American primatologist who dedicated her live conserving the lives of the mountain gorillas until she was killed and is buried there next to Digit, a mountain gorilla. On return you will drive back to Kigali, do some last minute shopping and later transfer to the airport to check in for your departure flight.
Included in this tour package;
• Gorilla Permits
• Park entrance fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Exclusions:
• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
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