Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tours – Gorilla trekking tours in DR.Congo and Uganda Safaris 2021 – 2022
Rwanda gorilla safari tours – Rwanda has had one of the most un told histories since 1994 -1999 but since then the country of a thousand hills has become one of the top destinations for gorilla tracking safaris in east Africa.
Rwanda’s volcanoes national park is located approximately 120 kms from the main city Kigali which is 2 and a half hour drive which makes the park accessible to tourists who may want to do short Rwanda tours.
Book your life time Gorilla safaris to Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo with Great Adventure safaris, the ultimate gorilla safari company in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. With over years of experience, Great adventure safaris offer you the best Gorilla tracking packages and other wildlife experiences worth the cost. We offer discounted gorilla trekking tours and safaris to Rwanda’s volcanoes national park, Uganda’s Mgahinga gorilla national park, Bwindi impenetrable national park and Virunga national park giving you chance to have a close encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Besides gorilla trekking , we offer exceptional top African wildlife tours, eco tours, African cultural trips and wildlife safaris to Kenya & Tanzania national parks. Our safaris also involve visiting Cultural and genocide memorials in Rwanda and Uganda for extensive cultural experiences. We are proud of employing experienced local Rwanda nationals as part of our team and staff with indigenous local knowledge about wildlife, people and general tourism ideas in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo and the whole of East Africa.
It is important to note that gorilla permits require advance booking in order to avoid dis appointments while planning your gorilla trekking holidays to Rwanda.
Suggested itinerary for Rwanda gorilla safari tours
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Rwanda gorilla safari tours for 3 days, depending on your arrival time you can do a city tour in Kigali and have lunch before transferring to Volcanoes National Park, arriving at the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Highlights
- Visit genocide memorial site & Kigali museum
- Tracking mountain Gorillas
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Kigali International Airport Depart for Ruhengeri
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will meet by our driver/guide and your day starts with a complementary tour of the 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 & 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.
Accommodation – Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals – Lunch and Dinner
Drive time – 2hours
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 700 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.
Accommodation – Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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 – 2hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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Includes/ Excludes
Cost Includes
Airport transfers on first and last day,
Gorilla Permit for Rwanda at $1500.00 per person
Transport in a 4×4 Jeep
Services of an English speaking driver guide
Fuel for the whole trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle
Cost excludes
Pre and post tour accommodation in Kigali
International airfares
Rwanda Visa
Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry
ACTIVITIES
Gorilla Trekking / Bird Watching / Photography / Scenic Drive / Nature Discovery / Outdoor Adventures / Safari
THEMES
Scenic Road Drive / Thick Jungle Forests/ Mountains / World Heritage Site / The Wild
FEATURES
Mountain Gorillas, Jungles, Monkeys
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