Wild Compass Africa

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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

Pick up - Kigali genocide memorial site - Nyamirambo women's center - drive to volcanoes np

Pick up - Kigali genocide memorial site - Nyamirambo women's center - drive to volcanoes np

Today, you will be picked from either the airport or your hotel by our professional tourist guides, visit Kigali genocide site, community visit to Nyamirabo women's center, participate in various activities like waving and cooking local dishes and enjoy local meals at the center. During this drive you will witness part of Rwandans biodiversity in cultural participation.

After drive through land of a thousand hills enjoying the rugged well-maintained roads viewing the terraced hills and valleys, from woodland to tropical rainforests as you approach volcanoes national park northern part of Rwanda.

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:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla trekking - Dian Fossey and Iby'wacu Cultural Village

Gorilla trekking - Dian Fossey and Iby'wacu Cultural Village

Today, wake up very early for morning breakfast, park a snack/lunch, your guide will drive you to the park's headquarters for briefing, hiring porters and group allocations. You will be given a gorilla family to trek along with other visitors. When you meet gorillas, spend 1 hour observing their grooming behaviors in the natural habitat, trekking takes about 2 to 6 hours in the jungle of volcanoes national park.

After this thriving activity, visit Dian Fossey Gorilla fund and witness her conservation efforts and gorilla awareness and procced to your lodge for relaxations and massage. Later journey to gorilla guardian village where you will be welcomed by a traditional troupe. Listen to their stories, participate in their cultural ceremonies, enjoy folk songs and dance their traditional music. As it gets late, drive back to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight.

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 3

Golden monkey trekking - transfer back to Kigali city

Golden monkey trekking - transfer back to Kigali city

Early morning after breakfast, drive to the parks' headquarters for briefing, you will be given a ranger guide to take you through trekking procedure and hiring a porter in case you need assistance, drive to the trekking point, vanish into jungle to look for golden striking fur monkeys, spend I hour observing their Playful behaviors flipping in trees. It's an exciting moment watching monkeys move all over in their natural habitat. It takes 1 to 3 hours to trek with the golden monkeys.
After this thrilling adventure, have lunch and embark on your journey to Kigali city. End of this beautiful breathtaking memorable adventure. Visitors can be dropped at the airport if they are connecting to other countries for more adventure.

Main Destination:
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 Wild Compass Africa, 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.