3 Days Fly-in Rwanda Gorilla Safari
3 Days Fly-in Rwanda Gorilla Safari
Safari Overview
Fly-in Rwanda Gorilla Safari-this is a short Luxury Rwanda flying safari that will see clients fly from Kigali to the hotel helicopter strips near volcanoes national park using a helicopter as there are no airstrips for the regular air crafts like caravans near the park’s Musanze leaving travelers with only one option of using the chartered helicopters and this can give you one of the most extraordinary aerial views of the country’s rolling hills and the farmland situated at the hills of the vast landscape and the volcanoes can be seen extremely well on a good day in the helicopter.
Where to trek the gorillas in Rwanda?
Rwanda gorilla safaris take place in the country’s northwest in the famous volcanoes national park which was the research station for the late primatologist Dian Fossey who was killed by unknown poachers in the quest to protect by that the endangered mountain gorillas in the volcano based rain forest, the park sits in the 5 volcanoes of Muhavura, Gahinga, Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, and Bisoke respectively, volcanoes national park is also home to over 12 habituated mountain gorilla families living in the 160 km/ square rain forest located at the edge of the Albertine rift valley.
For this safari, you may necessarily not need to be in Rwanda but travelers in other east African countries like Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda can also take advantage of the short gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda.
How to get to Volcanoes National Park
Wilderness explorers Africa will organize a 4×4 safari vehicle at the lodge to handle transfers from the lodge to the gorilla trekking areas as the helicopter may not be applicable and this will be part of the all-inclusive safari package organized by our experts in Rwanda.
Safari Highlights
- Gorilla trekking
- Visiting the Dian Fossey museum
- Luxury accommodation at One& Only gorilla nest or Singita Kwitonda lodge
- Exclusive Briefing by experienced ranger guide at the Lodge
- Private Guided safari by expert safari Guide
Detailed Itinerary
This is one of the most extraordinary safaris in Rwanda using the easiest ways of traveling between Kigali and the famous volcanoes national park for the once in a lifetime gorilla trekking safari in one of East Africa’s leading developing country and the youngest being hit by the 1994-1999 genocide.
Day 1: (Option one) Arrival in Kigali international airport and connecting to volcanoes national park
Upon arrival at Kigali international airport based on clients arriving at Lunchtime flights into the country, you will be received and transferred to charter the helicopter flight to volcanoes national park, upon arrival you will check-in and relax at the lodge.
Lunch: not Applicable
Overnight: One& Only gorilla nest, Singita Kwitonda lodge or Bisate Lodge
Activities: Detailed Safari briefing by professional Guide
Day 1: (option two) Arrival in Kigali international airport and transfer to the lodge in Kigali for overnight
Upon arrival in Kigali international airport based on clients arriving late in the day you will be received by your private guide and transferred to the lodge in Kigali for overnight.
Lunch: Not applicable
Overnight: Kigali Serena Luxury Suites
Activities: Detailed safari briefing by professional Guide.
Day 2: (option one) Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After early morning breakfast you will be picked up by your guide from the hotel to be ready the park headquarters in Kinigi at 7 am, registering will take place and allocation of gorilla families (done by your guide) as you will be having a cup of coffee and then after you will drive to the trailhead to start your gorilla trekking adventure in the rain forest, this can take from 2 hours to 6 hours depending on how long you take to find the mountain gorillas and after you will spend one hour with the gorillas upon return you will be transferred to the lodge for relaxation
Lunch: packed lunch or hot lunch depending on the time of return.
Overnight: One& Only gorilla nest, Singita Kwitonda lodge or Bisate Lodge
Activity: Ultimate Gorilla trekking experience.
Day 2: (option two) Transfer to Kigali airport for a flight to Volcanoes national park
Due to the late arrival or as planned after lazily breakfast clients will be transferred to the airport for a charter helicopter flight to volcanoes national park, upon arrival clients will check-in and have lunch and relax at the Lodge
Lunch: At the Lodge in volcanoes national park
Overnight: One& Only gorilla nest, Singita Kwitonda lodge or Bisate Lodge
Activity: Optional visit to the Gorilla Guardians or Dian Fossey Museum in Musanze
Day 3: (Option one) Fly back to Kigali
Clients will charter back to Kigali for an outbound flight or for an overnight in Kigali
Day 3: (Option two) Gorilla trekking experience
After early morning breakfast you will be picked up by your guide from the hotel to be ready the park headquarters in Kinigi at 7 am, registering will take place and allocation of gorilla families (done by your guide) as you will be having a cup of coffee and then after you will drive to the trailhead to start your gorilla trekking adventure in the rain forest, this can take from 2 hours to 6 hours depending on how long you take to find the mountain gorillas and after you will spend one hour with the gorillas upon return you will be transferred to the lodge for relaxation.
What’s included?
- Gorilla permit
- Luxury lodge on full board for 2 or 3 nights.
- Transfers in Kigali and volcanoes national park
- Private safari Guide
- Helicopter flights
- All food and drinks all-inclusive
- Tips
What’s Excluded?
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal nature like Alcohol
- Pre and post-tour accommodation (but we can help you book upon request)
When to book the safari package?
Clients can book this safari 3 months in advance but can also inquire for short notice safari, this is only difficult by the availability of gorilla permits and golden monkey permits and once permits are available clients are expected to book and pay immediately as it’s the only way to guarantee Rwanda gorilla and Golden monkey permits.
Best Time to Travel
This tour is much easier to book during the low tourism season from March to May and September to November as gorilla permits are available and sometimes lodges put up low season rates for more information contact us.
Check Safari prices
As per tour plan Accommodation
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 4Pax | 6Pax | |
| Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge | 2777 | 2398 | 2335 | 2275 |
| Virunga Lodge | 2524 | 2197 | 2133 | 2074 |
Super Luxury option
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 4Pax | 6Pax | |
| One&only Gorilla Nest | 2777 | 2398 | 2335 | 2275 |
| Singita Kwitonda Lodge | 2524 | 2197 | 2133 | 2074 |
| Bisate Lodge | 2409 | 2139 | 2076 | 2016 |
Mid-Range option
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 4Pax | 6Pax | |
| Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | 2777 | 2398 | 2335 | 2275 |
| Teloreza Eco-Lodge | 2524 | 2197 | 2133 | 2074 |
Budget option
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 4Pax | 6Pax | |
| Hotel Muhavura | 2777 | 2398 | 2335 | 2275 |
| La Palme hotel | 2524 | 2197 | 2133 | 2074 |
