Rwanda Gorilla Direct

3 days—Gorillas in a 3 day Trip!

$1905-5000 USD

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Safari summary

A 3 day and 2 night visit to Remarkable Rwanda to enjoy one of the greatest wildlife experiences, tracking mountain gorillas in the Virunga mountains in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Add this to a safari in Tanzania or Kenya or as an add on to a business trip to Kigali!

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

Itinerary

Day 1

Virunga | Volcanoes

Day 1: You will be met by our driver/guide at the Kigali International airport and stop for lunch in the city before being transferred to the twin lakes of Bulera & Ruhondo- These are beautiful lakes located at the base of volcano Muhabura and close to the border with Uganda. They are surrounded by steep hills and large waterfalls with a backdrop of the Virunga volcanic mountains. These twin lakes are great spots to be visited and used to be referred to as neglected gems but things have changed and Bulera and Ruhondo are a place not worth missing out on. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop. Get to the view point then drive to Ruhengeri area the second largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of five volcanic mountains – The virungas – Arriving for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 2

Virunga

Day 2: After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters-Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breathtaking wildlife experiences on earth! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour among them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. Return to your hotel for lunch and later dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Day 3: After breakfast you will bid your host good bye and depart for Kigali. Take a complementary city tour to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site & Kigali museum. Also engage in last minute shopping in one of the friendliest African capitals, before returning to the airport for your onward international flight back home.

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