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Detailed Itineraries
Gorilla
trekking to Rwanda 4 days 3 nights:
DAY 1:
Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Meet and
greet at the Airport by the local guide. Depending on
arrival time, visit Kigali city which includes the Genocide
Memorial at Gisozi.
Transfer to
Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park (Kinigi)
for dinner and overnight. (L-D)
Genocide
Memorials: In Rwanda, there are Memorials to remember the
genocide of 1994 all over the country. 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.
DAY 2:
Gorilla trekking, Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
After
breakfast, depart for the headquarters of the Park where the
guide will accomplish the necessary formalities. Meet the
ranger guide(s) for a briefing about the greatest animal
experience ever. Drive to the slopes of one of the Virunga
volcanoes for gorilla trekking.
After the
trekking, if time allows, lunch at Ruhengeri and in the
afternoon an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the
region (Lake Bulera and Ruhondo). (B-L-D)
DAY 3:
Optional Activities
OPTION #1:
Visit of the Dian Fossey grave (Bisoke)
OPTION
#2: Visit of the
Golden Monkeys (Virunga)
OPTION
#3: Second day of
gorilla tracking (add $515/person)
Afternoon
drive to Kigali, overnight at hotel.
Dian
Fossey's grave is at the Karisoke Research Centre on the
slopes of the Bisoke Volcano where she carried out her
studies on the mountain gorillas for 18 years. She was
murdered on the 27th of December 1985 at the Karisoke
Research Centre and buried near Digit, her favorite gorilla.
The excursion will provide excellent background information
and this is a wonderful site to see!
The golden
monkeys live only in the Virunga Conservation Area. They
have been well habituated and there are 2 troups. The
Kabatwa troop is located not so far from the Park
headquarters and the Musanga troop lives near the Karisimbi
and has a much longer walking distance. Another experience
with excellent photo opportunities!
DAY 4:
Kigali visit and Departure
Pick up from
the hotel, and depending on the departure time, there will
be a Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide
Memorial centre at Gizozi. Transfer to the Airport for
departure. (B-L)
Pricing
Tour price
per person in U.S. dollars land only:
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Lodging |
Price per person |
Single Occupancy |
|
Budget |
(2-star): $1330 |
$70 |
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Standard |
(4-star): $2585 |
$425 |
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Viruga |
(3-star): $1765 |
$205 |
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Sabyiyo |
(5-star): $3805 |
$675 |
ADD
$515/PERSON/DAY FOR THE GORILLA PERMIT
Minimum 2
people
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 itinerary.
Excludes:
Airline ticket, beverages, tips for your gorilla guide ($10
local currency), tips for your driver/guide, visas, porters
to help carry gear ($10 local currency), and personal
expenses.
Low
Season:
10% off March,
April, May, and November for Budget, Standard, and Virunga
hotels.
Sabyinyo
Silverback Lodge:
Priced
for high season
(December 15-31 and July 16-October 31)
Contact us for mid-season and low-season discounts.
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