Gorilla Expedition

Code: ERQSR
5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS
Category:
  • Volcanoes_National_Park_Banner_Image
  • Getting-to-Volcanoes
  • bisate
  • Bwindi-gorilla-trekkings-1
  • gollira

Gorilla trekking is one of the most fascinating wildlife experiences. This much sought out activity by primate lovers is only possible in four national parks. This is a 3 nights / 4 days safari that will allow the traveler to experience the gorilla trekking and Kigali City.

This can be combined with one of our Kenya or Tanzania tours at the end or at the beginning. The accommodation proposed is as a guideline. There are other accommodation options available depending on client need and budget. Contact us for tailor made options to suit your needs.

Gorilla Expedition

This is a 3 nights / 4 days safari that will allow the traveler to experience the gorilla trekking and Kigali City.

This can be combined with one of our Kenya or Tanzania tours at the end or at the beginning.

The accommodation proposed is as a guideline. There are other accommodation options available depending on client need and budget. Contact us for tailor made options to suit your needs.

Day 1: Arrival Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Kigali.

Overnight Kigali Serena (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 2: Kigali – Volcanoes

Breakfast at your hotel. Later check out and proceed for a guided Kigali City tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. Enjoy lunch in Kigali City before you drive to Volcanoes National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Bisate Lodge (Fullboard – Drinks Included)

Day 3: Gorilla Trek

Today you will enjoy early breakfast at the lodge. You will be transferred to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for to start your gorilla trek.

 

You will be briefed by trackers before you are driven to the trail to start your gorilla trekking adventure experience.  This is an exciting trek through foothills of the Virunga, offering great views in all angles. Upon locating the allocated gorilla family, you will stay with them for an hour as they go about their day to day life, playing, feeding and grooming.

Encountering these endangered species face to face is an experience you will never forget.

After the trek, return back to the lodge for lunch.  In the afternoon you will go for a guided visit to the twin lakes Ruhondo and Bulera.

Dinner and overnight at Bisate Lodge (Fullboard – Drinks Included)

Day 4: Departure

Today after breakfast, you will be transferred back to Kigali international airport for your onward journey

Includes

  • Airport pick and transfer
  • 4 x 4 WD safari land cruiser
  • English speaking safari guide
  • Transfer from Kigali to the lodge and back
  • Transfer from lodge to gorilla tracking and back
  • Accommodation
  • Park entrance fees for Volcanoes N.P.
  • Gorilla tracking, including 1 permit per person (a US$1.500 per permit) Indicated separately.

Excludes

  • International air fares and entry visa to Rwanda
  • A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your daypack);
  • Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc;
  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.).