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4 DAYS RWANDA GORILLA & GOLDEN MONKEY TRACKING TOUR

Rwanda
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Duration

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

Notes on Gorilla tracking

  • Gorilla trekking is a strenuous activity and one should be physically fit to enjoy this tour.
  • Minimum gorilla tracking age is 15 years.
  • Anyone with signs of communicable diseases will NOT be allowed to track.
  • While possession of a gorilla permit is a guarantee of trekking and sighting the gorillas, the quality of the gorilla trekking cannot be guaranteed.
  • Maximum time allowed with the gorillas will NOT exceed ONE hour.

 

We strongly recommend the following:

  • Rain poncho (lightweight)
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Water proof trousers
  • Sturdy hiking boots
  • Leather gardening -type gloves
  • Sunscreen.
  • Insect repellent and any necessary medications must be brought by you either from your home town

 

Kindly note that to book Gorilla permits is subject to availability and payment. For cases of lack of availability in a requested Gorilla group, we shall suggest an alternative and communicate any changes in the program.

 

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Highlights

  • Destinations: Kigali, Volcanoes National Park.
  • Activities: City tour of Kigali, Gorilla trekking and Golden monkey tracking.

Itinerary

Itenirary
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN KIGALI
Today you will arrive at Kigali international airport. All arrivals into Rwanda are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. After completing your emigrations formalities, you shall be received and transferred to your accommodation in Kigali city. You shall check in and rest for the night.
Accommodations
Midrange: Lemigo Hotel
Luxury: Serena Hotel Kigali
Meal plan: Breakfast, -, -
Itenirary
Day 2: CITY TOUR OF KIGALI. DRIVE TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
In the morning you shall take a COVID-19 PCR test. This is a requirement for one to visit Volcanoes national park. Thereafter you will start your day with a city tour of Kigali the heart of Rwanda. This will be an account of history and how it has shaped the current day Rwanda. You will visit Gisozi Genocide memorial for an account of the most infamous incident in Rwandese history – the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. You will be made to understand the events that led to the Genocide and the effects it has had on Rwandans. You will also learn about the steps for reconciliation that Rwandans have embraced since.
After lunch, you will you shall begin your journey to Volcanoes national park. Enjoy the spectacular views of hills and misty valleys on your way. Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range – home of the endangered mountain gorilla and a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath. You will check into your accommodation and relax in preparation for activities of the next day.
Accommodations
Midrange: Mt. Gorilla view Lodge
Luxury: Virunga Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itenirary
Day 3: GORILLA TREKKING IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Early in the morning you will be transferred to the park headquarters for clearance, briefing and allocation. Tracking endangered mountain gorillas through the mysterious intimacy of the rain forest, alive with the calls of 200 species of colorful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, is only one of the truly unique experiences in the area. After briefing, you will be led by experienced ranger guides on the hike to visit one of the 12 habituated mountain Gorilla families in the park. You will spend an hour in their presence when you can observe, photograph and film them in their idyllic habitat. After tracking you shall return to your accommodation and relax for the rest of the evening.
Accommodations
Midrange: Mt. Gorilla view Lodge
Luxury: Virunga Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itenirary
Day 4: GOLDEN MONKEY TRACKING. DRIVE TO KIGALI AND DEPARTURE
Golden monkeys in Rwanda live in the bamboo vegetation towards the base of the volcanoes. Habituation has helped them to overcome their initial shyness to accept their daily visits by researchers and tourists. Trekking golden monkeys and gorillas is a similar experience – in a small group of no more than eight people, and you can spend one hour with the monkeys once you find them. Afterwards you shall exit the forest and start your journey to Kigali. In the evening you shall be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to the next destination.
Accommodation: x
Meal plan: Breakfast, -, -

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation in the mentioned lodges
  • An experienced English-speaking Safari Guide
  • 1 Gorilla tracking permit and 1 golden monkey permit per person in Volcanoes national park.
  • Transportation in 4*4 safari Vehicle.
  • Transportation to and from the areas indicated.
  • Fuel and meals as indicated on respective days.
  • All Entrance Fees and relevant government Tax.
  • Amref emergency evacuation fees
  • Mineral Water on the entire Safari.
  • Administration fees.
  • Drinks, Tips, Souvenirs, any personal purchases
  • All activities indicated as optional in the itinerary.
  • Visa fees and international flight tickets
  • All forms of insurance
  • COVID-19 testing fees

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