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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Arrival at Kigali International Airport

We shall pick you up from the Airport and transfer you to your accommodation, allow you some time to freshen up, and then give you a short briefing about the safari. If time allows, we shall go on a city tour but return to the lodge early since we have a big day ahead.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali)
Accommodation:
Flame Tree Village
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tour Genocide Memorial & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Tour Genocide Memorial & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Wake up to an early morning African tea or coffee and then embark on a city tour of Kigali. We shall visit the Genocide Memorial site at Gisozi, the first house, the national museum, do some shopping, and have an en-route lunch. After lunch set off for the long drive to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze district. On arrival, we shall check into the lodge and go for a relaxed evening walk as we stretch our muscles for tomorrow's gorilla trekking action.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast head off to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure. You will be told about the do's & don'ts of the trek.
After the briefing, you will be led by experienced Government Warders through the slopes of the volcanoes in search of these animals. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and wade through the thickets to find these awesome animals. Once we find them, we shall follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the Impenetrable Forest.
Once we're done, we shall return to the lodge for the overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kigali international Airport

Transfer to Kigali international Airport

We shall wake up to a hot breakfast and watch the sunrise of over the national park before we drive to Kigali International airport for the departure.
Thank you for traveling with us, the women driver-guides of Rwanda. Come again, friend!

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Lady Guide Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Lady Guide Safaris.