Booking Rwanda last minute gorilla tracking safari – 2 and 3 Days gorilla safari from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park – We book your gorilla trekking permits
Booking Rwanda last minute gorilla tracking safari – Last minute Rwanda Gorilla booking is an exclusive tour package designed by our experts to people who may intend to visit Rwanda for a conference, volunteering work, relief work, business trip, meetings, family visits and would like to trek the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park before returning home.
What to do before booking Rwanda last minute gorilla tracking safari?
- Quick decision making
Great Adventure Safaris can help you book the last minute tour only if the traveler is able to make quick decisions as the gorilla permits sell out so quickly and this operator will want to pay the permit immediately before the tour departs.
- Mode of payment
Bank transfers can take too long to go through, however Great Adventure Safaris advises that paying cash may make the tour confirmation quicker as some items on the package are payable before the tour starts
- Smaller groups
Being a last minute arrangement bigger groups may be difficult to put together so Great Adventure Safaris advice that you keep the groups small as 1, 2 or 3 people. Take note that this tour operator does not sell gorilla permits.
- Flexibility
Being last minute client flexibility is a key as you may need to make slit changes to the tour based on the availability of services.
What is the latest time to book Rwanda last minute gorilla tracking safari?
If you make an inquiry in the morning Great Adventure Safaris can arrange this tour within 12 hours and if you inquire in the evening we can arrange this tour within 24 hours, as we have mutual understanding with the lodges in Volcanoes National Park be it budget, mid-range or Luxury. We have handled many last minute trips to Volcanoes National Park.
How to get to Volcanoes National Park?
Volcanoes National Park is found in a small village called Musanze previously well-known as Ruhengeri, which is very accessible by public transport from Gisenyi, Kigali City or from the Kigali International Airport. The drive to Volcanoes National Park is 2-3 hours and hence one can do Gorilla tracking on the same day and drive back to Kigali after the trek. You will be required to arrive at the National Park headquarters in Kinigi, by 7:00 am, therefore, if you hope to trek Gorillas for one day, you have to wake up very early for your journey so that you are on time. However, there isn’t any public transport from Musanze to the headquarters of the National Park at Kinigi.
Best time to visit Volcanoes National Park
Visiting Rwanda for Gorilla tracking can be done all year round. The best time to travel to Rwanda is during the drier seasons, periods between December to early March and June to September. December to March is a long dry season for Rwanda, with temperatures going up to 29 degrees Celsius for some days while the months of March-Mid May, July to September, on the other hand, are regarded as the rainy in the country.
Overall Rwanda has a good whether throughout the year but the dry season is more preferable. The weather is generally good in addition wildlife viewing is also more common during this period of time. Tourists interested in visiting mountain Gorillas, this is the best time for Gorilla tours since there is a minimal chance of rain during the trek and a good hiking terrain in the rainforest. We still suggest your waterproof clothing even during these drier months, as this Equatorial climate is very unpredictable. This period is also a peak season, hence the prices can be higher on things like accommodation, car hire etc.
On the other hand, some travelers especially those on budget like visiting in the wet season. During this season, hotels have low occupancy, hence give travelers discounted food and sleeping services which is an added advantage. Also, there is low demand for Gorilla permits which guarantee visitors a chance to see these endangered species with no competition.
Last minute gorilla safari Highlights
- Visit Genocide Memorial site and Kigali museum
- Scenic drive
- Tracking Mountain Gorillas
Booking Rwanda last minute gorilla tracking safari Itinerary
DAY One: Arrival in Kigali International Airport and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will meet by our driver/guide and your day starts with a complementary tour of Kigali City. Named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda; Kigali city is surrounded by lush hills of green and is referred to as the land of a thousand hills. Get to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi Genocide Memorial site and Kigali museum. Depart for Ruhengeri area the second largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of five volcanic mountains the Virungas arriving at your hotel late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Drive time– 2-3 hours
Day Two: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters to meet your ranger guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain Gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend one hour watching with them. This is perhaps one of the most breath taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the mountain Gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 900 living today. You will get within seven meters of distance with them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. We encourage for your own enjoyment to make sure that you are perfectly fit and healthy. Return to your hotel for lunch and later dinner and overnight. If you still have time on this day you will visit Iby I’wacu cultural village and enjoy the entertainment of the former poachers and take you through many cultural ways of Rwanda.
Day Three: Drive back to Kigali International Airport for your flight out
After breakfast you will bid your host good bye and depart for Kigali. Engage in last minute shopping in one of the friendliest African capitals, before returning to the Airport for your onward international flight back home.
Drive time-2-3 hours
