Take a diversified journey that includes a canoe ride through the pristine rural splendours of the Mukungwa River to the melancholy Rwandan Genocide Memorial in urban Kigali. This tour extends any Africa safari and educates you about Rwanda’s sad past and hopeful present. During the last two days of your expedition, track primates and get up close and personal with the magnificent, endangered mountain gorillas.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival – Kigali, Rwanda
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative who will brief you on the 4 day tour and take you to a hotel booked for you in Kigali. Check in, relax, have dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel, Hotel des Mille Collines.
Meals: (Dinner).
Day 2: Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
This morning, take a tour of the city and pay a sad visit to the Genocide Memorial Site to learn how the country overcome its past and is today a testament to the resilience of humanity. After lunch at a neighbouring restaurant, make your way to Volcanoes National Park, which is perched atop a vast volcanic massif that comprises three extinct and six active volcanoes. More than 400 mountain gorillas in critical endangered status, or over half of all wild gorilla populations globally, live in the park. Gorillas in the Mist, a film and book that follows primatologist Dian Fossey’s ground-breaking study, was inspired by it as well.
Later, take a guided canoe excursion along the Mukungwa River, which flows softly through the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, and unwind and cool off. Admire striking vistas of the towering volcanic cones in the distance, observe a variety of birds, keep an eye out for otters, and converse with amiable locals as you travel. As the trip comes to an end, pull up on a bank and enjoy a cool sundowner while holding your favourite beverage and watching the sun set over the gorgeous peaks.
Accommodation: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: First Gorilla Trekking Experience.
Start your walk through the park’s thick foliage after breakfast in an attempt to spot mountain gorilla families. Your skilled trackers determine the gorillas’ whereabouts by using their understanding of their routines. Once you’ve spotted the gorillas, you get to spend an amazing hour with them while they go about their normal lives—eating, playing, sleeping, and caring for their young. After lunch, make your way back to your lodge to spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Second Gorilla Trekking Experience.
Go on a new walk in the morning to see a different family group of gorillas and wonder at their recognisable behaviours. These amazing primates are truly amazing. After lunch at your resort, make your way back to Kigali. Head to the airport in preparation for your flight out.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 4 Days Volcanoes National Park Luxury Safari.
The 4 Days Volcanoes National Park Luxury Safari includes;
- 2 Rwanda Gorilla Permits per person.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Domestic Helicopter Flights.
- Services of an experienced English speaking tour guide.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Government taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; International Air fare, Visa fees, Personal Travel Insurance, Tips to local guides, Items of personal nature such as cigarettes, laundry, souvenirs, personal shopping bills and items not listed as included in the cost.