Two Day Rwanda Gorilla Experience

2 days / 1 nights

OVERVIEW:

If time is limited but seeing Rwanda’s mountain gorillas has been a lifelong dream of yours, our two day gorilla trekking tour puts the experience at your fingertips without breaking the bank or requiring you to commit a great deal of time.

Departing from Kigali and overnighting in Musanze, you’ll then wake refreshed for a morning gorilla trekking experience before returning to Kigali in the evening.

SIDE-TRIPS WHILST ON THIS SAFARI

We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Avocet Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book. 4WD Safari, Birdwatching, Boat trip, Canoeing, Cultural excursion, Fishing, Guided walking safari, Helicopter, Kayaking, Night drive, Primate trekking, Watersports

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • A boat trip on a papyrus-lined lake in Akagera
  • Come face to face with the famed mountain gorillas
  • Watch playful golden monkeys in bamboo thickets
  • Kayak on the calm waters of Lake Kivu
  • Witness chimpanzees swinging from Nyungwe’s trees

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SAFARI ITINERARY

You'll depart from Kigali after breakfast and begin the drive north to Musanze, Rwanda's second largest city. Nestled in the shadows of the five Virunga volcanoes, Musanze is to be your home base for your gorilla trekking experience.

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you'll proceed directly to the Volcanoes National Park's headquarters to meet your guides. After completing the briefing, you'll embark on the once in a lifetime experience of tracking the enigmatic mountain gorillas.

There is no guarantee how long or difficult your tracking experience will be as it depends on where the family of gorillas is and on weather conditions, It can take anywhere from two up to six hours of trekking through the mountain forest at relatively high altitudes. Fitness is definitely recommended for those wishing to undertake the excursion.

One of the most memorable experiences you're likely to ever have, you'll be allowed an hour of close contact with the gorillas once you've found them. You'll be privileged enough to come within mere metres of a family of these rare and beautiful animals, observing their family dynamics and getting to learn a bit about each gorilla's distinct personality in serene silence.

After your hike is complete, you can choose to return to your lodge to relax or take part in a number of local activities such as the Musanze cave tour and the Iby Iwacu Cultural Village.

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INCLUDED

  • A Special Safari Hamper- Soft drinks, Coffee/tea, and Water during game drives. A bottle of Non-Alcoholic Champagne
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • Transport 4X4 Custom built – Toyota Landcruiser with Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

EXCLUDED

  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10-15 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

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