10-Day Gorilla Luxury Safari Private Tour Rwanda and Parc des Volcans

Welcome to the "land of a thousand hills". Rwanda is an excellent place to get to experience East Africa. Come meet with the friendly locals, track the mountain gorillas and take in wonderful lakeside views, all from the comfort of your luxurious lodgings. This luxury tour has been designed to bring you in close contact with all of the highlights as well as the tumultuous history of this fascinating country. Only the best lodging has been chosen combining excellent comfort and service.

Day 1 - Arrival in Rwanda
Your driver/guide shall meet you at Kigali Airport to pick you up from your flight, and drive you to the hotel.

Depending on your time of arrival you may be able to visit some of Kigali’s craft markets. Where you can browse amongst the pottery, carvings, batik, weaving, sculpture, musical instruments, leather and fabrics on offer. Prepare to use your haggling skills! All activities and purchases today are at your own cost.

You will stay at the Hotel Des Mille Colines, made famous by the film 'Hotel Rwanda' located in the central district of the city with wonderful views, swimming pool, and high standards of service.

Accommodation: Hotel Des Mille Colines
Meal Plan: No meals inclusive today

Day 2 - Nyamata Church and the Genocide Memorial
After breakfast, you drive south of Kigali, through beautiful countryside seldom visited by tourists. In the small town Nyamata you will visit a genocide memorial church.

In 1994, when the genocide began, many ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus took refuge in churches, believing militias would not enter these sacred spaces. However, as priests, nuns, and church officials systematically fled Rwanda after the genocide began, large-scale massacres occurred in Catholic churches throughout the country. In some cases, priests and other officials were complicit in the killings.

The Bugesera district was one of the area’s most devastated by the genocide. From a population of 62,000, only 2,000 survived. Over 5 days 10.000 people were killed in and around the grounds of Nyamata Catholic Church.

After this visit, you will head back to Kigali to stop at the the Genocide Memorial and Education Centre, which opened in 2004. It’s a dignified tribute to the victims, including a poignant Children’s Memorial, and a detailed description of the darkest hour in Rwanda's recent history.

Accommodation: Hotel Des Mille Colines
Meal Plan: Breakfast is inclusive

Day 3 - To Nyungwe Forest
Today, you will set off towards the famous Nyungwe Forest. This is one of the largest forests in East and Central Africa, abundant with flora and fauna including 13 primate species from colobus monkeys, mangabeys, blue monkeys and, of course, our cousins the chimpanzees.

Nyungwe Forest is also a famous location for birders. With about 310 recorded bird species, 26 of which are endemic, this is one of the most important - and still little known - bird-watching destinations in Africa.

Your lodge is situated in the middle of a beautifully verdant tea plantation just on the edge of the forest. Swim in the heated infinity pool before experiencing an evening of fine dining.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, late lunch, and dinner

Day 4 - Chimpanzee Tracking
This morning you have a very early start. After breakfast you shall proceed to the chimpanzee tracking trail in either the Cyamudongo or Uwinka sections. The total population between the two groups is a healthy 80 individuals. You will not soon forget this exciting up-close encounter with human's closest relative.

After the chimp tracking you can relax at the lodge or choose an optional activity that you can discuss with your guide.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive

Day 5 - Forest Canopy and Waterfall Hike
Today you shall go for East Africa’s only canopy walk. This walk takes place above a deep gorge cutting across the massive forest. Lasting about 1½ hours, the walk takes you through some beautiful foliage and animal habitats. Along the way you'll have the chance to spot blue monkeys and unique birds that dwell in the upper levels of the forest canopy.

In the afternoon, a waterfall hike is in your program. This trail begins from Gisakura Guesthouse next to the ORTPN offices (a 15 minute drive from the hotel) and takes between 3 and 6 hours round trip, depending upon how frequently you stop to sightsee and whether you choose to drive or walk from the guesthouse.
The first part of the trail is basically following the road to the vehicle park before delving into the forest. You will have to cross various streams before making a steep descent to the base of the small, refreshing waterfall. Monkeys are frequently seen along the way and the steep slopes provide excellent views into the canopy.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive

Day 6 - To Kibuye on Lake Kivu
After a relaxed breakfast you shall drive to Kibuye on the eastern shores of Lake Kivu. Time allowing, you can visit the Ndaba Falls or take a walk around Kibuye town. In the afternoon you can try to rent a boat and visit a few islands. All activities today are at your own cost.

The lodge is perched on stilts above the shores of Lake Kivu. It is a beautiful set of wood-built structures with a private beach and a good restaurant. All rooms have a balcony overlooking the lake.

Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast is inclusive

Day 7 - To Gisenyi
Today you continue along the scenic Lake Kivu coast, winding through valleys and small villages to the northern town of Gisenyi just next to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In the afternoon you can visit the local market and see the day-to-day life of the people. Try your local lunch at Auberge de Gisenyi or Bistro Restaurant. Boat tours on Lake Kivu are also possible.

The hotel overlooks its own private beach and has a panoramic restaurant, indoor and beachside bars, a luxury swimming pool, and complete gym and health centre.

Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast is inclusive

Day 8 - To the Parc des Volcans
Today you shall drive northeast to the town of Musanze close to the Virunga Volcano range. This beautiful area represents the gateway to the gorilla tracking.

The Gorilla View Lodge is situated on the edge of the dense forest of Parc des Volcans. From your large room you can look out over tropical rainforest as well as the mighty Mount Sabinyo. In the evening you can enjoy a camp fire and some entertainment from a local dance group.

Journey time: 1½ hours
Accommodation: Virunga Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive

Day 9 - Gorilla Tracking
Today is probably the highlight of your trip! You'll have an early start for this special day. From the lodge, you drive into the park about 30 minutes to the Office Rwandais du Tourisme et Des Parc Nationaux (ORTPN).

The head ranger of the ORTPN will divide you into groups based on interest and fitness. The gorillas you will track belong to one of the seven habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.

Matoke Tours purchases the permits in advance but is unable to reserve a specific gorilla group as it is for the head-ranger to decide this in the morning!

From the ORTPN office your driver/guide will take you as close as possible to the starting point of your tracking. The track will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorillas’ current location. En-route, your guide will point out signs of previous Gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots.

The time taken to track the gorillas can take as little as half an hour to as much as 8 hours! Once the gorillas have been located, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Rwanda’s own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’.

Journey time: 30 minutes by car, tracking time varies
Accommodation: Virunga Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive

Day 10 - Back to Kigali
After a relaxed breakfast, you travel back to Kigali in time to catch your flight back home. Sadly, this is where you say goodbye to Rwanda. But you may also decide to extend your trip to another country in the region. Matoke Tours offers extensions to Uganda, Tanzania or the islands of Zanzibar. Contact us for all possibilities.

Note: This programme is only possible when your flight departs from Kigali at 3 p.m. or later. If you need another night in Kigali, we will be happy to make a booking for you.

This is the end of what we hope has been a fabulous trip!

Accommodation: NOT INCLUDED!
Meal plan: Breakfast is inclusive

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5 Days Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Safari life Time Experience

The 5 days Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking safari will enable visitors encounter mountain gorillas in both Bwindi and Volcanoes National park respectively, this has been prepared to enable tourists make comparison. The tour starts and ends in Uganda.
Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Meet our safari guide after breakfast at your hotel in Kampala and drive west to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Have a journey break at the Equator and take some photos. Then continue to Mbarara town for en route lunch prior to heading through the grasslands of Ankole. Proceed through Ishasha sector which is known for the tree climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla resort, Silverback lodge or Buhoma community Rest Camp.
If you are to trek gorillas in southern Bwindi, we shall have lunch in Kabale, proceed while enjoying the beauty of the wonderful long horned cattle before going on to the highlands of Kigezi referred to as the ‘Switzerland of Africa! You will arrive in Bwindi in the evening; freshen up as you wait for dinner and over night at Ruhija Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla mist Camp or Gift of nature.

Day 2: The Memorable Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

Breakfast, report for briefing at the park headquarters. Join fellow trekkers through Bwindi forest to search for Gorillas. In case you are lucky you can get to see the gorillas after few hours, spend 1 hour with them, and be back at the lodge in time for relaxation as you wait for meals and overnight at your Lodge. However, packed lunch, water and tracking gears should be prepared in advance.

Day 3: Cross to Rwanda –Volcanoes National Park

Take breakfast and depart for Rwanda. You will cross the border via Kyanika to Rwanda. Located in the far northwest of Rwanda is the Parc des Volcans, the home to the steep slopes of this wonderful mountain range – home of the rare mountain gorilla – and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which cuddles evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Le Bambou gorilla Lodge or Kinigi Guest House.

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Pac des Volcanoes and return to Uganda

Have breakfast and go to ORTPN offices for briefing after that set off in the forest for Gorilla trekking. A thrilling trek through the refined foothills of the Virungas provides inspiring views in all directions. Then, suddenly, the trail enters the national park, engrossing trekkers in the strange closeness of the rainforest, alive with the calls of colorful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, and besieged with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephant. Through gaps in the forest canopy, the marvelous peaks are sighted, easily to get to and among the uppermost in Africa, indicating an ascent. Gorilla trekking is quite strenuous but a worthwhile on encounter of these gentle giants. The enthusiasm of your coming across with these apes will wipe away your intricacy of the strenuous trek. Spend one hour watching gorillas and take photos, watch the adults feeding their young ones, brushing and resting as the youngsters play from vines in a pleasurably playful display.

In the afternoon transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for sightseeing, you will view lots of bird species here. Dinner and overnight at e Arcadia Cottages/Bunyonyi Over land camp or Amagara café and Restaurants.

Day 5: Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe

Take early breakfast and drive back to Entebbe for your scheduled flight back home.

The package includes:
Airport transfers
Accommodation and meals
Visit Cultural and Religious sites
Nature walks safaris at Bigodi wetland
Gorilla permits
En-route meals
Boat ride to the top
Boat ride to the delta
Game drives
Park entry for clients and car
Nature walks
Mineral water on board

The package excludes:
The airfares, visa, fees to porters while trekking gorillas, tipping to locals, laundry, luxury drinks and any other personal nature expense not mentioned in the itinerary.

Please book this tour now via our 24/7 hot line 
 +256 776 566 077 , +256 704 63 50 44   OR via 
our email info@gorillatourbooking.com. or gorillatourbooking@gmail.com
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5 Days of Rwanda gorillas, to Parc Nationale Des Volcanoes and Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

 

The 5 day gorilla tracking Rwanda and Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari , it give you an opportunity to trek mountain gorillas in Rwanda and BIG FIVE wildlife species in Queen Elizabeth National Park like like lions, leopard, elephants, hippos, buffalo  plus over 500 bird species in Uganda.


Online of the Itinerary  

Day 1. Arrival and transfer to Kinigi
Day 2. Gorilla Trekking, Parc National des Volcano
Day 3: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5.  Kigali City Tour and Return Home

Detailed Itinerary 

Day 1. Arrival and transfer to Kinigi

On your arrive at Kigali Airport , Our safari guide/drive will be waiting to receive you , You will be transferred to Volcanoes national park ,  Volcanoes national park in Rwanda is the most rewarding African Safari destination.

Spanning on a 160sqkm area in the northern part of Rwanda, Volcanoes national park is the oldest national park in Africa. It was initially a small area around Karisimbi, Mikeno and Visoke volcanoes which was gazetted to protect the Mountain gorillas which were facing the threat of extinction as a result of poaching.

In 1929, the park was extended into Rwanda and the then Belgian Congo and was named Albert national park managed and run by the Belgian Colonial Authorities. During early 1960s, the park was divided as Rwanda and Congo gained their independence and by the end of that decade, the park was almost half of its original size.

In 1967, the American zoologist Diana Fossey who had been doing research on mountain Gorillas in the forests of Congo fled from insecurity and established her research base at a place between Visoke and Karisimbi volcanoes that was yet to be known as Karisoke research center.

Where to Stay

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (D)

Manor Hotel Kigali (D)

Kigali Serena Hotel (D) More information where to stay  

Day 2. Gorilla Trekking, Parc National des Volcano 

After breakfast, our tour guide will lead you to the park headquarters for briefing from the head of the park rangers. At 8.30 am local time, commence the memorable gorilla tracking experience. You will be left in the presence of the awesome mountain gorillas for about an hour. Take photographs and enjoys the antics of baby gorillas as they swing from tree branch to another. The enthusiasm of your coming across with these apes will wipe away your intricacy of the strenuous trek..Gorilla trekking is the best wildlife experience in Africa.

Where to Stay

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (D)

Manor Hotel Kigali (D)

Kigali Serena Hotel (D) More information where to stay  

Day 3: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds.with hippos, buffalo and elephants, and the endless Ishasha plains, whose fig trees hide lions Uganda kob.

Where to Stay
Overnight at Up-market
Mweya Safari Lodge
Jacana safari lodge
Kitandara Hippo Hill Camp More information where to stay at Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner



Day 4: Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

In Morning we head for a game drive in the northern part of the park in search for lion , elephants ,solitary , buffaloes , Ugandan Kobs.

The afternoon we will go for a launch trip along the Kazinga Channel. This gives you the opportunity to view wildlife up close: hippo’s huff and spray at a mere feet away from the boat, buffalo linger in the shallows. The shores of the channel are also home to an array of birds including pink backed pelicans, pied and malachite kingfishers, saddle billed stork and many others.

Where to Stay
Overnight at Up-market
Mweya Safari Lodge
Jacana safari lodge
Kitandara Hippo Hill Camp 
Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner


Day 5. Kigali City Tour and Return 

After breakfast , the tour will continue to Kigali for Art and Craft shopping , tour Kigali city the capital of Rwanda. Have lunch enroute and then Transfer to the airport.

The package includes:
- Airport transfers
- Transportation by safaris van
- Use of English-speaking driver /guide
- Accommodation on Full-Board as per itinerary
- Gorilla permits, one per person to be paid for in advance.
- Mineral water
- City tour

The package excludes: 
- Rwanda Visa,
- Uganda Visa,
- Porter fee while trekking in Parc National des Volcanoes
- Beverages
- Laundry

- Tips among other personal nature requirements. 

Please book this tour now via our 24/7 hot line 
 +256 776 566 077 , +256 704 63 50 44   OR via 
our email info@gorillatourbooking.com. or gorillatourbooking@gmail.com
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4 Day Wildlife and Gorillas Trekking Twice in Rwanda Adventure Volcanoes National Park

This Rwanda gorilla trekking give you twice gorilla trekking experience in  volcanoes national park viewing different Gorilla families or back to the same family for the second gorilla trek.








Brief Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival, transfer from the Airport
• Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park
• Day 03: Second Gorilla trek
• Day 04: Tranfer to Kigali – Depart, End. 

Detailed Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Transfer from Kigali

You will be picked from Airport , hotel or place of residence and transferred yo

Kinigi Guest House (Budget) / Hotel La Palme (Deluxe) / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury).

The evening is spent on sightseeing and relaxing around the hotel. 

Dinner and overnight 

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National park

You will head to the park headquarters after your breakfast with packed lunch to be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas then proceed to track the gorillas. Dinner and overnight stay at Muhabura Guest House (Budget) / Hotel La Palme (Deluxe) / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury).

Day 3: Second Gorilla trek

gorill tracking

Early breakfast followed our second gorilla trek in Volcanoes national park. You can decide to visit the same gorilla family, or choose to visit a different family. All meals and overnight at our respective lodges/hotels.

Day 4: Transfer to Kigali – Depart

rwanda cultureHave breakfast and proceed to the airport for your flight. Depending on your scheduled flight, you can enjoy a city tour to Gisozi genocide memorial museum, visit local art and craft shops, do last minute shopping before heading to the airport for your scheduled flight

Please book this tour now via our 24/7 hot line 
 +256 776 566 077 , +256 704 63 50 44   OR via 
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4 Days Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park ,Visit Dian Fossey (R.I.P) Tombs & Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda

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.

Please book this tour now via our 24/7 hot line 
 +256 776 566 077 , +256 704 63 50 44   OR via 
our email info@gorillatourbooking.com. or gorillatourbooking@gmail.com
 We are warmly waiting for you inquiry!

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