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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 in Kigali

Arrival in Kigali

Morning arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet and greet with your guide. Introduction and a short briefing, after which you embark on sightseeing tour of Kigali city Including the Genocide Memorial Museum and a visit to the local market.

Activities
• Genocide memorial museum
• Local market visit.

Main Destination:
Ruhengeri (City)
Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking - Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking - Volcanoes National Park

After Breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for check in and register for your 1st Gorilla Trek and allocation of the Gorilla family to visit.
After registration and allocation of a gorilla family, you will be briefed by the allocated guide, on the trekking procedures as well as the Do’s and Don’ts while in the presence of Gorillas.
After the briefing, your drive guide will transfer you further up-to the mountain – to the trek start point, from where the exciting gorilla trek adventure commences
Upon sighting the Gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical one hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing and resting
Coming face to face with a giant silverback must truly be one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth.
Afternoon is at leisure to simply relax at your lodge, with dinner included.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Golden Monkey Trek - Volcanoes National Park

Golden Monkey Trek - Volcanoes National Park

Your driver Guide will transfer you to the park headquarters for check in and register for Golden Monkeys trek.
Note: Just as with the Gorillas – upon sighting the Golden monkeys, you will be in their presence for only ONE HOUR
At the end of your one-hour audience with the Golden Monkey family, re-trace your steps back to the trek start point and rejoin your driver Guide and vehicle. Drive back to your lodge for freshening up and lunch.
After lunch, Relax and later depart for Red Rocks Cultural Centre for a chance to experience the Local Production of Banana Beer.

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

Day 4

Depart for Kigali International Airport

Depart for Kigali International Airport

Today marks the end of this incredible adventure.

After enjoying your breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigali International airport for your outbound flight.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Travels With Kip, 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 Travels With Kip.