$2,400 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali - Uganda
Arrival in Kigali - Uganda
Upon arrival, the guide will pick you up from the airport, then have a chance to explore the city which is considered
one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world, then drive straight upcountry to the twin lakes for a walking tour around the twin lakes interacting with the locals and an insight of their daily life activities next to the lake and enjoy a boat ride in one of the lakes. Afterwards, cross over to Uganda to rest before the upcoming gorilla trekking.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking
Early in the morning, head to the park office for a briefing and start a once in a lifetime adventure with some of the most powerful, amazing, rare and gentle human-like animals. After briefing, where you learn about your assigned gorilla family, head into the park for trekking. Once located, spend time with them as you see them eat, play around, and take pictures of them. You will stay for only an hour for conservation reasons before returning back for lunch. Then start your journey crossing back to Rwanda then enjoy a village walk interacting with the locals and an insight of their daily life activities then head to your lodge enjoy your dinner and have a rest at your luxurious lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhanga Eco Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trekking - Dian Fossey Museum
Golden Monkey Trekking - Dian Fossey Museum
On this bright day in the morning head to the park headquarters for a briefing and start a great adventure of golden monkey trekking in search of the monkeys known for their unique golden fur and the large hoops. Once located, spend time with them as you watch these cheeky playful monkeys feed on the nearby flora, as you film them. Afterwards visit the Dian Fossey center in Kinigi, one of the living memories of Dian Fossey and learn a lot regarding mountain gorillas and their conservation, as well as Dian’s dedicated lifelong pursuit of their safety. Have insights on mountain gorillas and their protection, forest rehabilitation and study about her life in the volcanic mountains through exposition.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhanga Eco Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Canoe on River Mukungwa - Departure
Canoe on River Mukungwa - Departure
In the morning, proceed to enjoy canoeing in river Mukungwa, a beautiful river that flows between two hills and faces the volcanoes’ view. The canoe provides you with the incredible scenery watching birds and locals jumping in the water. Enjoy lunch, then start a drive towards Kigali if time allows pass by the bustling Kimironko market to pick up some last souvenirs to carry home then to the airport for your flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
