6 Days Gorilla Trekking Adventure Tour in Rwanda
The 6 Days Gorilla Trekking Adventure Tour in Rwanda takes you on a City Tour around Kigali, then Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Golden Monkey Tracking at Volcanoes National Park and Visit to Dian Fossey Tomb in Rwanda.
Trip Overview
Day 1: Transfer on Kigali City Tour
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking
Day 3: Nature Walk and Dian Fossey Hike
Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Kivu and explore Tea Plantations
Day 6: Departure to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer on Kigali City Tour
On arrival at the Kigali International Airport you are picked up by our company driver guide who transfers you to enjoy a City Tour around the City. Visit the various genocide Memorials and National Museums an opportunity that offers you to learn more about the lives of the people that survived the tragic Genocide event in which many lost dear lives and family. After visiting the memorials, transfer to explore the National Market. After proceed to check-in your lodge/ hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Five to Five Hotel Kigali, Kigali Serena Hotel, Hotel Chezlando.
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the stunning prominent Volcanoes National park located in Ruhengeri District. The journey takes you 2 hours and after a while driving, you reach the Park then transfer for briefing at the Park headquarters and after in groups of 8 with a skilled ranger guide, penetrate the forest to track the Mountain Gorillas for 3-5 hours and when you meet them, only an hour is allowed to stay in their presence taking photos to keep for memories. After tracking the Gorillas transfer to check-in your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Sabinyo Silver back Lodge.
Day 3: Nature Walk and Dian Fossey Hike
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the Park with a skilled ranger guide to inform you more about the stunning Volcanoes National Park on a Nature Walk. After the guided nature walk to hike to Dian Fossey Tomb or the Karisoke Research Center to learn more about the life of the dedicated Primatoligist who gave up her life to save that of the Mountain Gorillas that were illegally hunted for bush meat. After your exploration, transfer back to your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Sabinyo Silver back Lodge.
Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Wake up have breakfast then transfer for briefing about the Dos and the Don’ts around Golden Monkeys in their natural vegetation habitat then later in groups with a skilled ranger guide then later transfer into the forest to track the Golden Monkeys for 2-4 hours and when you meet them follow them as they jump from one tree to another then later transfer back to the headquarters. Have lunch then later proceed to experience remarkable Cultural encounters in the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. After your experience, transfer back to your lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Sabinyo Silver back Lodge.
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Kivu and explore Tea Plantations
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the stunning lake Kivu for relaxation at the Beach as well as a Boat Cruise which offers you views at the various bird species flying from the shores into the Lake and the Islands in a distance. After your adventure break off for lunch then later on transfer to explore the Tea Plantation i.e the Gisovu Tea Estate as well as the nearby local communities like the Imbabazi Orphanage. After your adventure, proceed to relaxa, have dinner and Overnight at your lodge/ hotel in Gisenyi. Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Beach garden, Discover Rwanda Gisenyi Beach.
Day 6: Departure to Kigali
Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage, transfer to the Kigali International Airport to board your flight back home.
This safari includes:
Ground transportation
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Lunch
Gorilla Trekking Permits
Allowance of a knowledgeable English speaking guide
Boat Cruise on Lake Kivu
Excludes:
Airfare to Rwanda, Visas, Accommodation, cigarettes and personal expenses not listed in the programme.
