Visit Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda one of a few national parks that are home to the endangered mountain gorillas in the Virunga mountains. While here, take part in gorilla trekking an experience where you get to learn about their behaviours and movements that are related to those of human beings.
Volcanoes National Park expands to 160 square kilometers but very amazing with waterfalls, forest vegetation, different unique birds and more. While on this tour, have a city tour in Kigali where places like the Kigali genocide museum, Kimironko market, gallery centers and more will be visited. Optional activities like community tours, and visiting the twin lakes will not be missed.
Inclusions
Gorilla permit 1500$
4*4 safari vehicle
Driver guide
Meals and accommodation
Drinking water
Exclusions
Visas
Tips and souvenirs
All alcoholic drinks
Flight tickets
Itinerary Details
Day1. Kigali to Volcanoes National Park by road
Be picked up at the agreed point in Kigali and transfer to Volcanoes National Park a drive that will take about 3 to 4 hours. Enjoy the land of a thousand hills- Rwanda as the capital city of Rwanda which is ever clean and green surrounded by rolling hills. Arrive and head to check in the lodge and this will be the end of the day. Meals and Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Day2. Gorilla trekking and Ibyi'wacu cultural centre visit
Wake up and head to the briefing point after breakfast and learn more about Gorillas. During this exercise get to know about the rules and regulations, and trekking requirements such as drinking water, camera, Binoculars and many more others. The rules to follow are don't use the flashlight camera while taking photos, keep a distance of about 8 metres, don't litter the park premises and more. Head into the forest to begin the search for these gentle giants and on meeting a gorilla family, spend an hour in their presence creating memories together. The overall experience takes about 7 hours but is full of fun and enjoyment in the forest meeting other creatures and attractions. Have an optional activity and this can be visiting the Iby’iwachu cultural village or the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo basing on the weather and time and flexibility. Meals and Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Day3. Transfer back to Kigali, city tour and departure flight
Have breakfast and then transfer back to Kigali the capital city in Rwanda and then have a city tour where you will enjoy visiting different city-based attractions like the genocide memorial grounds, Kimironko market, art and gallery centres and more. Thereafter being dropped at the airport to board your departure flight.
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