ThisĀ 3 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari will combine the greatĀ Ā Rwanda safari highlights of gorilla trekking and a glimpse into the Rwandan cultural by visiting the gorilla guardians village. The mountain gorillas live deep in the jungles of the Virunga volcanoes shared between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. This tour will take you to the volcanoes national park which offers the perfect inhabitant for mountain gorillas found in northern Rwanda on the border with Uganda. Enjoy views of communities and beautiful landscape of the āland of a thousand hillsā.
Safari highlights
- Gorilla trekking
- Gorilla guardians village
- Optional ā Dian Fossey grave Or Visit to the Caves or Batwa trail
Group Size
Minimum 2, solo travelers pay surcharge
Dates
Departs year round.
Price
From $3459 per person based on double occupancy*
Trip Terms
*Prices are quoted in USD and are āfromā, per person, based on twin share occupancy. Seasonal Surcharges apply.Ā Single supplements apply.Ā Black-out dates may apply. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. Pricing does not include Gorilla viewing permits which are currently US$1,500 per person each or Golden Monkey trekking permits which are currently 100usd per person each. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices.Ā Prices are current at time of posting (10/23/2023) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | PC-1282498.
| STARTĀ TIME | Please arrive by 7:45 AM. |
| ENDĀ TIME | Approximately 6:30 PM. |
| WEAR | Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen. |
Additional information
| location | Santa Barbara |
|---|---|
| duration | 10 hours |
Travel to Volcanoes national park - Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Today you will be picked up from either the airport on your arrival or your hotel depending on where you will be. You will take a shortĀ Kigali city tourĀ exploring the major historic and cultural sites like the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, Craft markets in Kigali, Kandt National Museum, and presidential museum depending on the time. After visiting some of these sites you will have lunch at a restaurant in the city ā enjoy local foods or continental meals depending on your preference. After the lunch in Kigali city we embark on the journey to the home of the mountain gorillas in volcanoes national park.
Drive timeĀ ā Ā 2 hours 30 minutes Ā OrĀ Helicopter (Augusta)Ā ā 35 minutes
L & D
Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Today after an early morning breakfast you are ready to start your gorilla trek. The driver guide will transfer you to Ā the briefing area where you will learn from the ranger guide about the expectations while in the park. In the meantime as you wait for everyone to gather, enjoy the Rwandan hospitality of traditional dances and a hot Rwandan coffee. The ranger guide will share some of the gorilla trekking tips like no flash photography and later divide you in the different gorilla trekking groups. Depending on location of the family of gorillas you will trek, the driver guide will transfer you to the start of the trail head for the allocated gorilla group.
Spend the afternoon at leisure recuperating from the gorilla trekking experience or take on an optional activity of visiting the musanze caves or the twin lakes.
B, L & D
Gorilla Guardians Village & Departure
After the amazing activity of Rwanda gorilla trekking yesterday, today you explore a bit of culture at theĀ Gorilla guardians VillageĀ for a taste of the history and culture of Rwanda. Some of the members of this cultural village are former poachers who depended on the forest for survival, this cultural village contributes heavily to conservation of the mountain gorillas because they are able to earn from sharing their culture as opposed to poaching.
At Kagera safaris we are committed to include cultural experiences on our itineraries to enable visitors experience the areas they visit more intimately and also have the locals benefit directly from the tourism income.
After this experience to your hotel or the airport.
Drive timeĀ ā Ā 2 hours 30 minutes Ā OrĀ Helicopter (Augusta)Ā ā 35 minutes
B & L
End of Your Safari
Important to Know
Ā Ā Based on departures in Low Season
| Price per person from | First Class | Deluxe | Luxury |
| Solo Traveler | $5629 | $10459 | $12599 |
| Each of 2 | $3459 | $6839 | $8699 |
| Each of 4 | $2799 | $6179 | $8059 |
| Each of 6 | $2569 | $5959 | $7849 |
| Single Room supplement | $649 | $2129 | $2399 |
Accommodation:
Standard at Gorilla Mountain Lodge,Ā Ā Four Points by Sheraton and Nyungwe Top View Hotel
Deluxe at Bishops House, Serena Hotel and One & Only Nyungwe
Luxury at Wilderness Sabyinyo,Ā Serena HotelĀ and One & Only Nyungwe
Included in price
- 4Ć4 Vehicle for all the transfers indicated in itinerary
- English speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Water while in vehicle ā 1 liter per person per
- 1 Chimpanzee permit per person
- 1 Colobus monkey permit per person
- 1 Gorilla trekking permit per person
- 1 Golden monkey trekking permit per person
- Canopy walk
- Applicable government taxes
- AMREF Evacuation Insurance Cover
Does not include:
- Airfare to and from Kigali, Rwanda
- Passport and entry Visa fees
- Bottled drinks with meals
- Items of personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs etc.
- Gratuities for local guide/ porters and drivers
- Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
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