Arrival and transfer to your hotel
Upon arriving at the airport you will be warmly welcomed by your guide from our company, who will then give you a short briefing about the safari. Having a brief city tour will depend on your time of arrival before being transferred to your hotel in Kigali town.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- Flame Tree Village
- Meals & Drinks:
Kigali City Tour and later transfer to Ruhengeri
Today you will explore Kigali, by visiting the Genocide Museum and the Caplaki Crafts Center for about 3-4 hours. After lunch, you will depart for Ruhengeri. The two-hour drive through the rolling hills of Rwanda takes you to the base of the magnificent volcanoes of the Virunga mountain range. Arrive to your lodge in the evening.
Arrive at the lodge in the evening and relax and get ready for the following day’s gorilla tracking.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Gorilla tracking in Parc De National
Today you set off for gorilla trekking in Parc des Volcans. Ascending the slopes of the Virungas, you will be immersed in the dense, lush rainforest. The vibrant birdcalls and squabbles of the golden monkeys will eventually bring you to the gorillas in their natural habitat. Starring into the eyes of these gentle giants is a truly once in a lifetime experience.
Returning in the afternoon you can go for the optional Ibyiwatu Cultural group performance, where you will be entertained, and learn more about Rwandan culture, music, dance, and drama. Or take a visit to the twin lakes before returning to the lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Kigali for flight back home
This morning after your breakfast, you will either go for an optional Golden Monkey Tracking or Dian Fossey grave hike and later transfer to Kigali to catch your flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: