Itinerary Type - Gorilla Trekking
Destination - Rwanda

Itinerary Summary

A guide to gorilla, golden monkey safaris and tracking, wildlife adventures, hiking and trekking tours, beach safari, hotels, lodges and car hire in Rwanda and Uganda.

Trek twice the gorillas! There are 5 groups habituated for tourism in the Volcanoes National Park (VNP), and if you are a gorilla lover why not have two consecutive Days of gorilla tracking? The experience will allow you to have an overnight at Kinigi and to explore this unique environment.

* Min. 2 participants. For Gorillas the min. age is 15 years.
* You can choose from 2 hotel categories. see the hotels proposed in the Day by Day program, itinerary)
* Only the Park Authorities will assign you a gorilla group. Communicate your wishes to our driver-guide he will make some arrangements for you! The Sussa group leaves at the Karisimbi volcano and is more challenging with much longer hiking times!
* Flash photography is not permitted when tracking the gorillas.

 What is included?

Tour Includes: Airport transfers, accommodation, all meals, plenty of mineral water, the services of a driver-guide, all park and entry fees, all activities as per programme: visit of Kigali including the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, 2 gorilla treks.
Excludes: Airline ticket, beverages, tips, visas and personal expenses.

What to bring with you?

Money for your personal expenses (average of $ 50 p.p.), outfit with adapted colours for wildlife observation, good walking shoes, raingear, a few long-sleeve shirts, slippers, sweater for cool evenings, sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sun cream, video/photo camera, a 200 mm or longer lens is very usefully, reserve batteries, films and a torch.

WARNING: Gorilla permits are in high demand and need to be booked and paid in advance! Book your gorilla safari accordingly and avoid disappointment!

Day 1 : Arrival and transfer to Kinigi (Volcanoes NP)
Meet and greet at the Kigali International Airport by your Africa Safaris Destinations driver-guide. Depending on your arrival time, your driver-guide may propose you a visit of Kigali city which includes the Genocide Memorial centre at Gisozi.

Transfer to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes. Diner (D) is included in the package. Hotel accommodation at your choice.

Flights: There are daily flights to Kigali out of Nairobi with Kenya Airways and Rwandair Express. This makes it easy to combine your short gorilla safari with another East-African safari.

Accommodation : Kinigi Guest House, Mountain Gorilla Nest, Virunga Lodge
Parks & places : Genocide Memorial Centre - Gisozi & others

Day 2 : Gorilla Tracking
After breakfast, you will depart for the Headquarters of the Park where your driver-guide will accomplish the necessary formalities for you. You will meet your ranger guide(s) for a briefing about the greatest animal experience ever!

Africa Safaris Destinations will drive you to the slopes of one of the Virunga volcanoes for your trekking. After the trekking, if time allows lunch at Ruhengeri and an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo). Overnight at Kinigi. Your guide will make the necessary arrangements for the next Day.

Accommodation : Kinigi Guest House, Mountain Gorilla Nest, Virunga Lodge
Activities : Gorilla Trekking
Parks & places : Volcanoes National Park

Day 3 : Second Gorilla Tracking - transfert to Kigali
After breakfast, you will report to the headquarters for your second trek to a different gorilla group. If you love to hike and enjoy a great sense of achievement, we advise you to take one of the groups with a longer hiking distance. After the trekking, lunch and departure to Kigali. On your way to Kigali several stops will be made to admire the scenery. Rwanda is the country of the thousand hills!

Overnight in Kigali at your hotel.

The Sussa group with more than 30 members is the most challenging gorilla group to be visited in Rwanda. The gorilla group is located at the Karisimbi volcano about one hour drive from the park headquarters. The trekking usually last for the whole Day. Good physical condition is recommended!

Accommodation : Hotel Chez Lando, Intercontinental , Milles Collines
Activities : Gorilla Trekking
Parks & places : Volcanoes National Park

Day 4 : Kigali Visit and Departure
Pick up at your hotel, depending on you departure time and if you missed the opportunity the first Day, you will have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial centre at Gizozi. Transfer to the Airport for your departure. (B)

Genocide Memorials: In Rwanda you will find all over the country Memorials to remember the genocide of 1994. The most important Genocide Memorials are those of Kigali (Gisozi) and Murambi (Gikongoro) where the history of the genocide is explained. A visit to the genocide memorial is for most visitors an emotional event.

Parks & places : Genocide Memorial Centre - Gisozi & others Kinigi Guest House , Mountain Gorilla Nest, Virunga Lodge

Activities : Gorilla Trekking
Parks & places : Volcanoes National Park