Summary
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DestinationVirunga Mountains, Rwanda
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Days4 Days
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TransportLand Cruiser
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Meal PlanFull Board – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Pick up and Drop offYes
Accomodation
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Number of clients2, 4, 6 and single supplement
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Stay Duration3 Nights
Experience the ultimate Rwanda safari with a journey into the heart of the Virunga Mountains. It is a perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and breathtaking volcanic landscapes.
Tour highlights:
- Kigali Discovery: Honor history at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Belgium Museum, with lunch at the famous Hotel des Mille Collines.
- Gorilla Encounter: Spend a life-changing hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural rainforest habitat.
- Conservation Insight: Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to see world-class research in action.
- Cultural Heritage: Experience traditional Rwandan life, dancing, and community history at the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.
- Golden Monkey Trek: Track the rare, vibrant golden monkeys through the bamboo forests of the Virunga peaks.
About the places:
- Volcanoes National Park: A sanctuary for mountain gorillas, this park spans the mist-covered slopes of five dormant volcanoes in northwest Rwanda.
- Kigali: Rwanda’s clean and vibrant capital, known as the gateway to the country’s incredible wildlife and a symbol of its modern transformation.
- Ellen DeGeneres Campus: A stunning conservation hub near the park that bridges the gap between science and tourism to protect primates.
- Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village: A community-led village that offers an authentic look at Rwandan traditions, from ancient kingship to local medicine.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport & Transfer to the hotel in Kigali
- Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our experienced driver-guide.
- Enjoy a comfortable 20-minute drive to your hotel in Kigali, where you will spend the night.
- Overnight and Dinner: Kigali Marriot Hotel (Luxury) / Park Inn By Radisson Blu (Mid Range) / Chez Lando Hotel (Standard).
- Meal Plan: Dinner.
- Driving Time: 20 Minutes.
Day 2: Half day Kigali city tour, transfer to Volcano National Park & Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus
- Begin the day with a delicious breakfast, followed by a half-day Kigali city tour.
- Visit the Belgium Museum to honor the 10 Belgian UN peacekeepers and explore the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
- Enjoy lunch at the iconic Hotel des Mille Collines.
- After lunch, depart for Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.
- Upon arrival, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus to learn about conservation efforts and advancing the shared goal of protecting mountain gorillas.
- Overnight: Amarembo by Touch Down (Luxury) / Sambora Lodge (Mid-Range) / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Standard).
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.Driving Time: 2.30 hrs.
Day 3: Gorilla trekking, and Visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village
- Begin the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge, followed by an exhilarating gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.
- Enjoy a pre-trek coffee and briefing at park headquarters.
- The guided trek duration varies from 30 minutes to a full day, leading to an unparalleled 60-minute eye-to-eye experience with mountain gorillas.
- Return to the lodge for a delicious lunch and a relaxing afternoon.
- Afternoon visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to immerse yourself in traditional Rwandan culture and engage with local communities.
- Overnight: Amarembo By Touch Down (Luxury) / Sambora Lodge (Mid Range) / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Standard).
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking & Departure
- Begin the day with a delicious morning breakfast, followed by Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park.
- Witness the energetic demeanor of these rare primates in sizable troupes of up to 30 individuals.
- After the trek, depart for Kigali International Airport with an en-route lunch, marking the end of your adventure.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
- Driving Time: 2.30 hrs
Cost of the Safari Per Person Sharing in USD
| 4 Days Gorilla Safari | 2 PAX (US$ PP) | 4 PAX (US$ PP) | 6 PAX (US$ PP) | SRS (US$) |
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| Luxury Safari Lodge | 5.795 | 5,395 | 5,295 | 1,455 |
| Mid-Range Lodge | 4,363 | 3,963 | 3,863 | 577 |
| Standard Lodge | 3,320 | 2,920 | 2,820 | 205 |
Know before you go
What's included?
- Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day.
- 1 Night Accommodation in Kigali on Half board basis.
- All activities as highlighted in the itinerary and half-day Kigali city tour.
- 1 Gorilla permit per person (includes briefing, guide, and trek – US$ 1500).
- 1 Golden Monkey permit per person (includes briefing, guide, and trek – US$ 100).
- Exclusive use of a private safari Land Cruiser 4×4.
- Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver guide.
- Ellen DeGeneres Campus Visit: Donation fee $30 per person.
- Village/ Cultural Visit in Volcanoes.
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
- Government tax
What's is excluded?
- International and domestic airline tickets.
- All extra activities, visits, entrances and extra meals/drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entry visa fees.
- Optional extras whilst in Kigali.
- Drinks throughout the trip.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porterage, travel insurance, etc.
