3 Days Private Rwanda Gorilla Safari
3 Days Private Rwanda Gorilla Safari
Our 3 private Rwanda gorilla safari is a perfect safari package that will give you exclusive safari that will give flexible and memorable safari experience to trek the Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park which is a home to the endangered mountain gorillas that live in the mountainous rainforest, the encounter with the gorillas is a lifetime safari experience that you will not want to miss on your safari to Africa.
Safari highlights
- Kigali city tour
- Diana fossey Museum
- Gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey trekking
Suggested safari itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali/ Kanombe airport Rwanda
On your arrival in Kigali airport, you’ll be met by our professional driver guide for a meet and greet, be introduced to one of the Africa’s beautiful country. You’ll then be transferred by road to your accommodation in the volcanoes national park to check in to your lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll be at leisure for the rest of your day. Overnight and dinner to your booked accommodation.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience in volcanoes national park
After an early breakfast your guide will transferred you to the park briefing area. Trekking briefing is at 8am at the headquarters; after you will be in the forest in search of the gorilla. Depending on the gorilla family you are allocated you will either entre the forest by foot, or you will drive a short distance by road to a convenient entry point. The gorilla trekking excursion can take anywhere from a few hours up to most of the day depending on the location of the Mountain gorillas. A packed lunch will be provided by the lodge. On returning from your trekking, you’ll be awarded by a gorilla trekking certificate indicating the family trekked with your name to prove that you successfully completed the trekking experience. Overnight and dinner at you lodge.
Note: you will be offered an option to hire a porter to help carry your daypack and assist you in the steep sections of the forest. These men and women are locals and are on an organized roster with a set fee of $15. By using this service, you help provide a reliable source of income to the community.
Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking & Transfer to Kigali airport
After morning breakfast you will transfer to volcanoes national park for golden monkey trekking after the experience you will return to the Lodge for refreshment and then you will depart for Kigali airport to catch your flight with a few stops to stretch, pictures opportunities and also if time allows you can opt for a visit to the genocide memorial or the Kigali crafts market to pick yourself some souvenirs to take with.
Includes
- All entrance fees for city and Museum tour
- Gorilla permit
- Golden Monkey permit
- Accommodation
- 4X4 safari vehicle, Guide and Fuel
- Airport transfers
- Enroute meals and Water
Excludes
- International flights
- Rwanda tourist visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips
- Pre and post safari accommodation (but this can be arranged upon request)
- Personal expenditure like Alcoholic drinks and donations
When to book safari package
It’s recommended at least 6 months in advance.
Best time to travel
Between May and October and December to February.
