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5 days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
This short safari amazingly packs a lot into a few days!
Discover the historic Volcanoes national park, learn about the heroic Dian Fossey a primatologist who dedicated her life for the protection and conservation of the mountain gorillas and enjoy thrilling, lifetime experience with some of the world’s only remaining mountain gorillas a truly memorable and emotional feeling. This will not stop at that, meet the community that have now been called the gorilla guardians.
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to Kigali Serena Hotel. Approx. 30 minutes away from the airport.
Accommodation: Mille Coline hotel – Kigali, Meal plan B&B
Accommodation: The nest – Kigali, Meal plan B&B
Day 2: Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Volcanoes National Park and Visit the gorilla guardians.
Visit the Kigali genocide memorial center this morning and afterwards, start your journey to Volcanoes national park. Enjoy your scenic journey northwards to the home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Settle into your lodge and later head out to meet the gorilla guardians a community of reformed poachers.
Your visit to the village contributes to the livelihood of the locals and sustainable tourism.
Accommodation: Mountain gorilla view lodge – Volcanoes National Park, Meal plan B, L, D Accommodation: Classic lodge Musanze – Volcanoes National Park, Meal plan B, L, D
Day 3: A thrilling experience with the endangered mountain gorillas
Today is the highlight of your tour preparing yourself for an encounter with some of the gentle giants: the endangered mountain gorillas. 07:00, you gather at the headquarters for a briefing with your small group, after, your ranger will lead you through the tropical rainforest in search of your gorilla family. Stay with them for an hour, observing their behavior in their natural habitat. Accommodation: Mountain gorilla view lodge – Volcanoes National Park.
Meal plan B, L, D Accommodation: Classic lodge Musanze – Volcanoes National Park, Meal plan B, L, D
Day 4: Hike to Dian Fossey tomb
Dian Fossey is one of the greatest primatologists the Virunga volcanoes has had. She dedicated her life to the protection and conservation of the endangered mountain gorillas. The world got to know about mountain gorillas through her work. It’s widely believed that without her effort, the gorillas would have been extinct, or numbers low. The hike to Fossey’s tomb takes approx. 3 hours. Learn about her work when you hike while contributing to what she started.
Accommodation: Mountain gorilla view lodge – Volcanoes National Park, Meal plan B, L, D Accommodation: Classic lodge Musanze – Volcanoes National Park, Meal plan B, L, D
Day 5: Golden monkey tracking. Evening flight home
Today you return for another adventure on the Virunga Mountain ranges tracking the golden monkeys. The search for the rare primate’s, endemic to this region takes between 2 to 4 hours. When you find them, you are allowed time in the presence of these gorgeous primates; observe them as they go about their daily business and learn about their behavior.
Afterwards, drive to Kigali and later your guide will take to the airport in time for
