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The journey
Embark on a unique safari expedition in Rwanda featuring mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and other primate encounters in Volcanoes National Park near Kigali. This 4-day journey also includes a Kigali city tour with local markets, art and craft shops, and the genocide memorial grounds. Meet the Banyarwanda people to learn about their lifestyle and enjoy indigenous dance performances, then round off the experience with a boat ride on Lake Kivu.
Meet and stay with the gorillas for a maximum of one hour.
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Day by day
Early morning pick-up by the company tour guide from Kigali airport.
Visit the local markets, art and craft shops, and genocide memorial grounds on a Kigali city tour. Later, transfer to Volcanoes National Park, home to the mountain gorillas.
Overnight stay at the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
After an early morning breakfast, head to the park headquarters with a packed lunch. Start early enough to be briefed about the code of conduct to be followed when visiting the gorillas.
This is followed by entering the forest in search of the gorillas in the woods, which may take 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas in the jungle.
Meet and stay with the gorillas for a maximum of one hour.
Descend from the forest and enjoy the different performances of the Banyarwanda people while exploring their unique culture.
Overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
After an early morning breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters to track golden monkeys and other primates in the forest.
After tracking, drive to Lake Kivu.
Overnight stay at the Water Front Resort at Lake Kivu.
After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Kivu.
Later, depart for Kigali.
The route
The fine print
Airport transfers
All accommodation in standard rooms
All meals
1-litre bottled mineral water per person per day whilst on safari
Ground transportation
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Game drives, sightseeing, and excursions as described in the itinerary
Entrance fees
Local taxes
Any other personal expenses
Anything not mentioned above
Gorilla tracking guidelines:
Things to take:
Warm clothes, fleece or a light wool sweater, moisture-wicking undergarments, lightweight wool socks, a long-sleeved shirt, waterproof solid walking boots that are comfortable for going up and down steep hills, sturdy trousers, sunglasses, short film, sunscreen, a sun hat, a breathable lightweight rain poncho or parka with a rain hat, gloves to grip vegetation (inexpensive gardening gloves work well), and a small backpack to carry water. It is best to have layers of clothing, as temperatures tend to change.
Clothing:
Rwandans appreciate those who dress modestly. Cotton clothing is the most comfortable during the day. Rwanda can be warm during the day, in the mid-80s °F, but often cold in Musanze, around 60 °F, in the mountainous areas. A rain jacket, heavy sweater, and boots are essential. See also our recommended packing list and equipment for gorilla tracking.
Logistics
Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kigali.
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