Rwanda Gorilla Safari • 4 Days
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Explore Rwanda’s natural beauty and rich culture on this 4-day Rwanda Gorilla Safari journey. Start in Kigali, where you’ll discover the city’s history and highlights. Then, head to Volcanoes National Park for an incredible gorilla trek, with a visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Track golden monkeys in the park and immerse yourself in Rwanda’s stunning landscapes. This trip offers a perfect mix of wildlife, adventure, and culture.
Highlights of the Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour
Kigali
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city is built across an undulating series of lush hills surrounded by higher mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1,850 metres above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options, restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops.
Volcanoes National Park
Set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, Parc National des Volcans is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Highly regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat.
Accommodation
For this package, we offer a variety of accommodation options with different comfort levels. (classic, superior, premium)
Superior
Day 1
Hôtel des Mille Collines (or similar)
Kigali
Days 2-3
Ingagi Park View Lodge (or similar)
Volcanoes National Park
From $ 2,330.00
Premium, HERE AFRICA Select
Day 1
Kigali Serena Hotel (or similar)
Kigali
Days 2-3
Amakoro Songa Lodge (or similar)
Volcanoes National Park
From $ 5,819.00
Included
- Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- 3x Breakfast, 3x Lunch, 2x Dinner
- All transport and group transfers in applicable vehicle**
- 1x Golden Monkey trek permit per person
- English speaking driver-guide
- Experienced, registered local trekking guide
- Entrance fees
- Activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- International Flights
- Gratuities
- 1 Gorilla trek permit per person (quoted separately as park fees)
- Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as curios, laundry, visa fees, travel insurance etc.
Pre-Tour Information
Meals
Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the lodge at Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll be staying. They will also provide lunch or a packed lunch, depending on the day’s itinerary. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements in advance.
Visas
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Rwanda, prior to departure.
Travel Insurance
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with HERE AFRICA . All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.
Making your travels meaningful
The Grow Africa Foundation (163-738 NPO) is the responsible tourism initiative started by HERE AFRICA . The focus of Grow Africa is to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and economy in the places we travel to. We do this by instigating and supporting local social and environmental projects.
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Day 1 -Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in the city for an overnight stay.
Day 2 -Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, you will set off on a guided tour of the city. Established in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, Rwanda’s first colonial governor, Kigali is nestled among lush, green hills, earning its nickname as the “land of a thousand hills.” You will be introduced you to some of Kigali’s highlights, which may include visits to the vibrant craft market, the poignant Gisozi Genocide Memorial, and the Kigali Museum. Later, drive approximately two hours to Ruhengeri, Rwanda’s second-largest town, surrounded by the beautiful Virunga Mountains. Here, you’ll visit the Karisoke Research Center, now known as the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, where Dr. Fossey began her pioneering work on gorilla behaviour in 1967. Today, this site is the longest-standing gorilla research centre in the world, renowned for its innovative conservation efforts. Conclude your day with dinner and a restful overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 3 -Volcanoes National Park
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In the morning, after an early breakfast set out for Golden Monkey tracking in the Volcanoes National Park. Entering dense stands of bamboo interspersed with open glades; you will make your way deep into golden monkey territory where your guides will lead you to groups of ‘habituated’ golden monkeys. Get an up-close look at the golden monkey in its natural habitat and spend an hour viewing them. Following lunch, you’ll set off on a two-hour drive to Kigali. Take advantage of your time to do some last-minute shopping in one of Africa’s most welcoming capitals before heading to the airport for your international flight home.
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