Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, is a land where mist-shrouded peaks pierce the sky, verdant rainforests teem with life, and the legendary mountain gorilla reigns supreme.
Trekking: Lace up your boots and conquer volcanic giants like Karisimbi and Bisoke. Feel the earth rumble beneath your feet as you scale these dormant titans, rewarded with breathtaking panoramas that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Gorilla Encounter: Embark on a life-changing experience – a trek to meet the endangered mountain gorillas accompanied by experienced guides and researchers visitors embark on a journey to witness these gentle giants in their natural habitat, The experience is both exhilarating and humbling, as you observe an intimate moment as these peaceful creatures exhibiting their intricate social behaviors, grooming, grazing and playing with their families. It’s a memory that will forever etched in your soul.
Rwanda stands as a testament to the remarkable resurgence of wildlife conservation. One of the most awe-inspiring aspects of Rwanda’s natural heritage is its population of majestic gorillas. These gentle giants, residing within the lush confines of Volcanoes National Park, offer visitors an unforgettable and enriching encounter with nature’s wonders.
Be prepared for Volcanic mountain conditions.
wear long sleeved t-shirts and trousers, water proof shoes and rain coats the weather is always changing.
Bring plenty of water and snacks
The volcanic terrain can be challenging, guests are advised to bring water for rehydration and snacks for energy.
Respect the wildlife
Keep a safe distance from the animals and do not litter.
This tour starts in Kigali. A driver guide will pick guests, give them a small briefing of the tour and then drive to the Kigali genocide memorial.
Pick up: 9:00am
Here guest will pay their respects to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Guests will be provided with audio materials in different languages.
Estimated tour time: 2:30min
At around midday, guests will drive out for lunch and after Lunch drive to Musanze for night stay.
Night stay Options: One and Only Gorillas nest, Volcanoes boutique hotel, Singta kwitonda lodge.
This day begins with an early breakfast, and then head out to park headquarters for briefing. The Guests are expected to be at the park by 7am.
Guests will be signed an experienced tracker who lead the guest to a designated troop. Here you will be able to closely interact with the Gorillas in their natural habitants.
Guest have an hour to interact with the Gorillas, see how they feed, the young ones playing and grooming each other.
Gorilla trekking can take 4-6 hours depending on the fitness of the guests.
Guests will go back to the hotel for Lunch and then drive to Rubavu for night stay.
Night stay options: Kivu Serena, Hill view hotel, Gorillas lake Kivu Hotel.
On this day, relax at lake Kivu in Rubavu, this is the best place to relax after gorilla trekking.
Guest can visit the hot springs which are believed to have natural healing minerals.
Rubavu is a vibrant town with bars, restaurants and coffee shops and much more.
On the next day the guest will travel back to Kigali and the tour ends here.
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