3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking

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3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking

4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

Tracking mountain gorillas is one of the most popular Rwandan tourist activities. This 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking takes you to track gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Mountain Gorillas can only be found in a few places on Earth and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is one of them. This is why tourists from around the world visit Rwanda every year to take part in Gorilla trekking.

For these 3 days, we have  added 1 day of Golden Monkey trekking to round off your experience. You can also extend your package to include volcano hiking, such as the Bisoke Hike,..

Day 1: Kigali–Volcanoes National Park (Travel Time +2hrs) Flight

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport (Must be on an early flight during the daytime). Embark on a drive to Ruhengeri near volcanoes. You drive amidst rolling hills with great views of the valleys, with great plantations. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Accommodation options: 

  • Standard: La Palme Hotel 
  • Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge 
  • Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel 

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2:  Gorilla Trekking

Begin the day with breakfast and get ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Rwanda park officials. Ensure to bring a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, hiking boots, etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort.

In the afternoon, you will have a local community encounter by visiting the Iby’ Iwacu cultural center to get to know the real traditional history of Rwanda’s past kingship leadership, marriage, beer making, and local herbs to mention but a few. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Accommodation options: 

  • Standard : La Palme Hotel 
  • Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge 
  • Luxury : Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel 

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Golden monkey trek – Kigali Airport (Travel Time +2hrs)

After a leisurely breakfast, you will set out for the Office of Tourism, where you’ll receive a briefing on the code of conduct for observing the golden monkeys. Enjoy an unforgettable day watching and photographing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch, followed by a transfer from the Volcanoes back to Kigali. If time permits, visit the Genocide Memorial Center before continuing to Kigali Airport for your outbound flight.

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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The 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking includes:

  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation by 4 WD safari vehicles Fuel expenses
  • Accommodation while on safari
  • The costs also cover the services of English speaking driver/guide
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
  • 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
  • Park entrance fees
  • One gorilla permit per person ($1500) to be paid in advance
  • Golden monkey permit
  • Fuel plus all activities while on the tour as will be detailed in your itinerary.

Excluded in the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking: Request a Quote

  • Local and international flights,
  • Accommodation in Kigali (day before safari departure and on return from the safari)
  • Personal Travel insurance
  • Visa Fees
  • Drinks
  • Cigarettes
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs and any other items of a personal nature.
  • Bisoke Hike permit (if added)

Inquire about our budget safaris to Rwanda and contact us to place your booking.

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