3 Days Gorilla Trekking in Parc National des Volcans. Tour Code: AAS003

Rwandan Safari Overview
Parc National des Volcans also known as Volcanoes National Park is located in Northern Rwanda and it is home to half of the world’s total population of Mountain Gorillas. The park also inhabits 13 primate species including the endangered Golden Monkeys. There are also other animals like forest elephants and Buffaloes as well as about 300 bird species. Other activities include; A day hike to Dian Fossey's Graves and cultural tours among others. The popular tour activity here is Gorilla tracking. This Safari starts and ends in Kigali.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Parc National des Volcans
Upon arrival at Kigali Airport, you will meet your drive guide and drive north-wards through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda's landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes with about five peaks visible. It is just 2-3 hours drive from Kigali. Settle into Kinigi Guest House or Gorilla’s Nest for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla tracking
Wake-up early and prepare your self for today’s incredible experience of gorilla tracking.
You will transfer to Kinigi Headquarters with packed lunch, water and light rain jackets, attend a 30 minutes briefing about Gorilla tracking. You are advised to wear trekking boots because tracking goes through steep and slippery jungle grounds of the forest. Gorilla tracking is strenuous and tiresome but meeting and staying with these giant apes is worth the effort. You will be allowed to stay with gorillas for 1 hour for observation and photographing.
If the evening is free, you can take community walk around the area. Return to the same lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Departure
Depart for Kigali after breakfast and depending on your flight schedule, you can take a city tour in Kigali, visit the genocide memorial cites, art and crafts shops and local markets, after which you proceed to the airport for your flight.

End of the Tour

Possible extension

1 Day hike to Mt. Visoke to visit Dian Fossey’s Grave:
Mount Visoke hosts the tombs of Dian Fossey; the American primatologist and of the gorilla cemetery. She dedicated her life to the conservation and protection of Mountain Gorillas in this area for 20 years. The trek to the site is quite spectacular, passing through bamboo forest and afro-montane habitats, criss-crossed trails with tracks of forest buffalo and elephant. You may see all sorts of wildlife as you make our way up and down to Karisoke, nestled between the volcanic peaks of Karismbi and Visoke.

This safari quotation includes;
-Airport transfers
-Full board Accommodation
-Park entrance fees
-Gorilla permits
- All mentioned tour activities
-A 4x4 comfortable safari vehicles.
-Professional fulltime English speaking Driver Guide.           
But excludes Airfare to Rwanda, visas (where applicable), laundry, drinks, tips and other personal expenses.