Makario Safaris

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$2,750 pp (USD)

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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

Kigali - Volcanoes & Musanza (2h30 drive)

Kigali - Volcanoes & Musanza (2h30 drive)

Pick up from your hotel.
09h00: Proceed on a guided city tour that will include visits to the Kigali Genocide memorial and the Choose Kigali arts gallery.

You will also visit the motions fashion house. Have lunch at the la terrasse restaurant. At 14h00, have a leisurely scenic drive to Musanze & Volcanoes National Park region. There will be a brief toilet break en route. Arrive in the evening at 17h30 and assisted with check-in over a welcome drink (non-alcoholic). Dinner will follow at 19h00. Overnight stay.

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:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Volcanoes (Gorilla trek) - Kigali (2h30 drive)

Volcanoes (Gorilla trek) - Kigali (2h30 drive)

Early breakfast at the lodge, then proceed to the park headquarters in time for your Gorilla Trek briefing at 07h00. (A negative PCR test taken at least 72 hours before the trek must be presented at the park). You will then, be transferred to the trailhead where you will join others and start your guided walk at 08h00.

The gorilla tracking safaris in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park are among the best in Africa. That precious hour spent in their company – watching the group playing, sulking, teasing each other, eating, or dozing just like we do – is extraordinary.
Once done, you will return from the mountains and re-join your driver-guide. Proceed to the lodge for lunch and freshening up which includes cleaning of boots. Check out.
Optional, depending on flight schedule; Visit the Gorilla guardians village or the Ellen Degeneres /Dian Fossey campus

Later, drive back to Kigali. Arrive and drop back at your hotel or at the airport.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
  • 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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Makario 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 Makario Safaris.