6 Days Gorilla Rwanda
6 Days Gorilla Rwanda Gorilla and Chimp tracking Rwanda safari takes you through the best 2 National parks of Rwanda, which include Nyungwe National Park, a home to 13 primates species , and Volcanoes National Park, home of 360 Mountain Gorillas.
Explore the Genocide Memorial Museum, Kimironko fruits markets, the old town of Nyamirambo, the new handicraft village and the Fatwa pottery and dance center among others.
Day 1: Arrival at the Airport in Kigali
On arrival at Kanombe airport in Kigali, you will be received by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at Flame Tree Village (Deluxe) /Serena Hotel (Luxury)/Garr Hotel (Budget)
Day 2: Morning City tour and transfer to Volcanoes national park.
In the morning, you may opt for a city tour – visit the genocide memorial site, national museum, etc. After lunch enjoy a scenic drive to the Volcanoes national park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Spend the evening at Iby’wachu Cultural Village where you will learn more about the Banyarwanda cultural practices and their tradition. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla view Lodge (Luxury)/Le Bambou gorilla lodge (Deluxe)/Hotel Muhabura (Budget).
Day 3: Gorilla tracking and afternoon Nature walk.
This morning attend to briefs from the senior park ranger. The tour guide will transfer you to the starting point of the gorillas trail along with other trackers. Upon encountering the gorillas, spend at least an hour taking photography and observing their fascinating acrobatics. Later return to your Hotel for Relaxation. In the evening, you may go for cultural walk, where you will be entertained by the Banyarwanda community, or go for nature walk to the lakes and caves. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla view Lodge (Luxury)/Le Bambou gorilla lodge (Deluxe)/Hotel Muhabura (Budget).
Day 4: Dian Fossey Hike and transfer to Lake Kivu.
In the morning, you may undertake a hike up to Karisoke research centre, established by Dian Fossey. Learn more about the activities of Dian Fossey of mountain gorilla conservation. On return, you will transfer you to Lake Kivu. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Luxury)/ Stipp Hotel(Deluxe)/Paradise Malahide(Budget).
Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe.
In the morning after a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Nyungwe with en route stop overs for photography and lunch. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge (Luxury) / Nyungwe top view hotel (Deluxe)
Day 6: Cultural walk and Return to Kigali.
After breakfast transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before embarking on chimp tracking; later transfer back to Kigali with en route visit to the King’s Palace at Nyanza, Butare Museums and Murambi Genocide Memorial Site.
Package Includes:
- Gorilla & Chimps Permits
- Park Ranger Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes
- Full Board Accommodation
- Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
- Ground Transportation by a FWD safari vehicle
- Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Package Exclusions:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature.