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2-Nights Mountain Gorilla Encounter: Volcanoes National Park - Private Guided Experiences from $3,563
Goway Travel
OFFER ID 1722950
Epic Scenery, Wildlife Encounters Trek misty volcanoes and come face to face with wild gorillas on this private-guided Rwanda journey, enriched by deep history and lush, soul-stirring landscapes.
Trip Overview:
For most travellers, a trip to Rwanda means tracking gorillas. However, only 8 permits are issued each day to visit each of the 10 families habituated for tourists. The trek can be strenuous for many, but the reward is nothing short of transformative. Gorillas are sighted by over 90% of visitors, many of whom will as close as 10 meters to a family.
Spend 3 days walking in the footsteps of Dian Fossey in Volcanoes National Park. You’ll also visit the Genocide Museum for a sobering look at Rwanda's brutal recent history.
Highlights:
- Discover Kigali’s vibrant culture and visit the poignant Genocide Memorial before travelling to Ruhengeri.
- Stay at Gorilla Mountain View Lodge, set on the foothills of Mount Karisimbi near Volcanoes National Park.
- Embark on an unforgettable trek through misty rainforest to encounter Rwanda’s majestic mountain gorillas.
- Return to Kigali and unwind in the city’s heart, surrounded by its warm hospitality and modern charm.
- Reflect on Rwanda’s beauty and resilience as you prepare for your onward journey.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers from Kigali Airport
- 1 night moderate accommodation in Kigali
- 1 night moderate accommodation near Volcanoes National Park
- Private transportation with English-speaking driver/guide
- Private-guided Kigali City Tour and visit to Genocide Memorial
- 1 small group gorilla trek per person
- 1 gorilla trekking permit per person
- Park fees
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
* * *Also available in First-Class & Deluxe accommodations, please enquire.
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
2 nights from $3,563 per person
Day 1: Arrive Kigali
On arrival you will be met and transferred to Ruhengeri via a Kigali City Tour and Genocide Museum Visit.
The Kigali City Tour offers you an in-depth view of Kigali, past and present, bringing you the genuine heartbeat of the city. The city, which is inhabited by one million people, is divided into three districts, Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge. Founded in 1907 as a German settlement, Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda's independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare. The Kigali City Tour begins as a historic journey through the city with a guided tour from the first modern building from which the capital city was first founded, to the rapidly growing neighbourhood's that are changing the face of the city.
The Genocide Memorial site is a grim reminder of the senseless massacre of innocent's lives in 1994. The memorial is the final resting places for more than 250 000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi, a place for remembrance and learning. The Memorial also sheds light on other massacres including Cambodia, the Balkans and the Holocaust. Rwanda's recovery, growth and development is incredible, a true testament to humankind's resilience.
After your tour you will be dropped off at the lodge of your choice.
Hotel: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is located in northern Rwanda and on the edge of the Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas.
The lodge is located on the foothills of the Mount Karisimbi, one of the volcanic mountains that make up the Virunga Massif. The lodge is about 10 minutes' drive to the main entrance of the Volcanoes National Park where gorilla trekking starts.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is an ecolodge with 30 spacious chalets. To ensure the least disruption of the surrounding environment, the ecolodge was constructed with locally available material.
Meal(s): Dinner, Lunch
Day 2: Gorilla Trek
On this day you will depart on you Mountain Gorilla Trekking.
A real lifetime experience! Report time at park Head Quarters is 7.00am. There are a total of 80 gorilla permits available each day with a maximum of 8 trekkers visiting any one group. You will be divided into groups according to your level of fitness and allocated a Gorilla family based on their location the previous evening. Each group's Lead Guide briefs the trekkers of the trekking procedures as well as the 'do's and don'ts' while in the presence of gorillas. After the briefing, trekkers return to their respective vehicles for the drive up the mountain to the starting point. Trekking can take from two to six or more hours if the gorillas depending on the gorilla's movements.
After your trek you will freshen up and depart back to Kigali where you will spend the night at a hotel of your choice.
Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson Kigali (3 Star Rating)
Offering a prime city center location, the Park Inn by Radisson Kigali is the premier hotel choice in Rwanda's capital city. The hotel is within easy reach of government buildings like the Presidential Palace and the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. The international airport is just 12 kilometers away, and airport shuttles to and from the hotel are available.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Depart Kigali
Today after breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to Kigali airport for your flight out as booked by you.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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