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Rwanda, Tanzania · Primate Tours
The journey
Embark on a 3-day journey to Ruhengeri for gorilla tracking and the chance to see rare Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. Enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills, valleys, and plantations, then connect with local communities at the Iby' Iwacu Cultural Centre to discover Rwanda's traditional history, kingship, leadership, marriage customs, beer making, and local herbs. Return to Kigali for a city tour through Nyamirambo, local art and craft shops, the market, and the Genocide Memorial Centre.
Track the rare Mountain Gorilla in what is perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth.
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At a glance
Day by day
Arrival at Kigali International Airport. You must arrive on an early daytime flight.
Embark on a drive to Ruhengeri, near the volcanoes, with your Tanzania tour guide.
Drive through rolling hills with great views of the valleys and beautiful plantations.
Dinner and overnight stay at The Garden Palace Hotel (budget hotel).
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Begin the day with breakfast and get ready for trekking at 8:00 am, followed by a briefing from the Rwanda park officials. Be sure to carry a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, and other necessary gear.
Your guide will lead you into the jungle to see the shy primates in the group for which you have been booked. Track the rare Mountain Gorilla in what is perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours, but it is well worth the effort.
In the afternoon, get ready for a local community encounter at the Iby' Iwacu Cultural Centre, where you will discover the real traditional history of Rwanda, including kingship, leadership, marriage, beer making, local herbs, and more.
Dinner and overnight stay at The Garden Palace Hotel (budget hotel).
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
After an early but relaxed breakfast, drive from the volcanoes back to Kigali for a city tour, enjoying beautiful views of the rolling hills along the way.
The city tour takes you around the city centres of Kigali. Visit the Nyamirambo area, art and craft shops, the local market, and the Genocide Memorial Centre before your transfer to Kigali Airport for your outbound flight.
End of service. Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
Where this trip takes you
Ruhengeri, Volcanoes National Park, Iby' Iwacu Cultural Centre, Nyamirambo
The route
The fine print
Gorilla tracking permits (for non-residents): per person
Park fees
All activities mentioned, unless clearly labelled as optional
Meals, as specified in the day-by-day description
All accommodation mentioned, unless clearly labelled as an optional upgrade
Airport transfer
A professional driver/guide
All transportation mentioned, unless clearly labelled as optional
All taxes/VAT
International flights (from/to the client's home country)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips: tipping guideline of per person per day for the guide and crew
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, and other personal items)
Any government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in KN 5 Rd.
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