An exhilarating 2 night / 3 day scenic tour in the Parc National des Volcans including a gorilla trek and time to enjoy other excursions within this stunning volcanic landscape. One Gorilla Permit per person is included.
Itinerary
3 Day Mountain Gorilla Safari
Day 1 Morning pick up from Kigali Airport. Visit the Genocide Memorial Center (optional). Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Dinner and overnight at your choice of lodge (LD).
Day 2 – Mountain Gorillas- As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans in search of Mountain Gorillas. Afternoon at leisure – optional excursions available from lodge (payable locally). Dinner and overnight at lodge (BLD).
Day 3 Optional excursions from lodge (payable locally). Scenic transfer back to Kigali and drop-off at Kigali Airport (B).
In order to minimise human contact with the gorilla groups the Rwandan authorities issue Gorilla Permits – ensuring that a limited number of visitors can observe them each day. These permits are in high demand, so do book early to secure your chosen date/s.
Please note:
Tracking gorillas in Rwanda can be testing and requires a moderate to good level of fitness (though it is deemed easier than from Uganda where the trails are steeper and less accessible).
Treks are often 2 to 3 hours each way (but can be more) and involve hiking through dense forest and traversing steep ravines and mountainsides, often in damp conditions.
However, all this adventure is worthwhile for a glimpse of one of nature’s finest spectacles.
There is a minimum age of 15 years on gorilla treks.
Once purchased, gorilla permits are non-refundable.
What to wear and take on your gorilla trek:
With changeable weather conditions and dense forest vegetation it is advisable to take layers of protective clothing. We recommend wearing the following:
t-shirt
long-sleeved top
warm fleece / jumper
thick trousers
thick wool socks (and gaiters preferably)
strong lightweight, water-proof walking boots
hat with brim
garden gloves to aid scrambling up banks
And carry a small rucksack with:
water
pack lunch and snacks
binoculars
camera / video camera with spare battery, memory cards or film
light-weight rain mac / poncho
Walking sticks are available at the Park headquarters and porters can be hired for approx US$10.
A sealed plastic bag around camera / lenses will help keep them dry on the trek.
Pockets are useful for valuables and spare camera batteries / lenses etc as all other equipment must be left with porters approx 200 metres away from the gorilla groups.
3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS MOUNTAIN GORILLA SAFARI:PRICES IN US$
ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Morning pick up from Kigali Airport. Visit the Genocide Memorial Center (optional). Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Dinner and overnight at your choice of lodge (LD). Day 2 – Mountain Gorillas- As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans in search of Mountain Gorillas. Afternoon at leisure – optional excursions available from lodge (payable locally). Dinner and overnight at lodge (BLD). Day 3 – Optional excursions from lodge (payable locally). Scenic transfer back to Kigali and drop-off at Kigali Airport (B). END OF SAFARI.
RATES INCLUDE:
1 Gorilla permits @ US$1500 per person per permit, full board accommodations, transfers in 4×4 safari vehicle with guaranteed window seats, English/French speaking driver-guide, mineral water in the safari vehicle and during the tracking, community fees at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge.Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included at both Sabyinyo Silverback and Virunga Lodge. One 30-minute massage at Virunga Lodge per person per stay.
RATES EXCLUDE:
International flights, visa fees, porter/guide tips, beverages, items of a personal nature also prices exclude festive season supplement between 23rd Dec to 02nd Jan EVERY year which needs to be reconfirmed at the time of booking.
Please select your currency:
USING MOUNTAIN GORILLA VIEW LODGE
DATES FROM
DATES TO
01 Pax
02 Pax
03 Pax
04 Pax
05 Pax
Single Supplement
01-Aug-21
31-Dec-21
3531 USD
2750 USD
2625 USD
2500 USD
2469 USD
194 USD
01-Jan-22
31-Dec-22
3563 USD
2781 USD
2656 USD
2531 USD
2500 USD
206 USD
01-Aug-21
31-Dec-21
3531 USD
2750 USD
2625 USD
2500 USD
2469 USD
194 USD
01-Jan-22
31-Dec-22
3563 USD
2781 USD
2656 USD
2531 USD
2500 USD
206 USD
USING FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTEL
DATES FROM
DATES TO
01 Pax
02 Pax
03 Pax
04 Pax
05 Pax
Single Supplement
01-Aug-21
31-Dec-22
4063 USD
3000 USD
2844 USD
2750 USD
2688 USD
450 USD
USING VIRUNGA LODGE
01-Aug-21
30-Sep-21
5875 USD
4781 USD
4625 USD
4500 USD
4438 USD
500 USD
01-Oct-21
14-Dec-21
4313 USD
3688 USD
3531 USD
3406 USD
3344 USD
NIL
15-Dec-21
31-Dec-21
5875 USD
4781.25 USD
4625 USD
4500 USD
4438 USD
500 USD
01-Jan-22
28-Feb-22
6188 USD
5031 USD
4844 USD
4750 USD
4781 USD
569 USD
01-Mar-22
31-May-22
4469 USD
3844 USD
3656 USD
3563 USD
3469 USD
NIL
01-Jun-22
30-Sep-22
6188 USD
5031 USD
4844 USD
4750 USD
4781 USD
569 USD
01-Oct-22
14-Dec-22
4469 USD
3844 USD
3656 USD
3563 USD
3469 USD
NIL
15-Dec-22
31-Dec-22
6188 USD
5031 USD
4844 USD
4750 USD
4781 USD
569 USD
USING SILVERBACK LODGE
01-Aug-21
31-Oct-21
6281 USD
5063 USD
4875 USD
4781 USD
4688 USD
625 USD
01-Nov-21
15-Dec-21
5688 USD
4563 USD
4406 USD
4281 USD
4219 USD
500 USD
16-Dec-21
31-Dec-21
6281 USD
53813 USD
4875 USD
4781 USD
4688 USD
625 USD
01-Jan-22
31-Mar-22
5844 USD
4719 USD
4531 USD
4438 USD
4375 USD
525 USD
01-Apr-22
31-May-22
4563 USD
3969 USD
3781 USD
3688 USD
3594 USD
NIL
01-Jun-22
31-Oct-22
6656 USD
5344 USD
5188 USD
5063 USD
5000 USD
688 USD
01-Nov-22
15-Dec-22
5844 USD
4719 USD
4531 USD
4438 USD
4375 USD
525 USD
16-Dec-22
31-Dec-22
6656 USD
5344 USD
5188 USD
5063 USD
5000 USD
688 USD
ONE PAX RATE:The price for 1 person travelling alone provided above includes single supplement.
CHILD POLICY:Please note that children below 15 years are not allowed to go for Gorilla trekking. Rates provided above are for 15 year olds and above.
GORILLA PERMITS: This are booked in advance and have to be paid for in full if available to secure the trek. In cases of cancelation of the Gorilla safari this are non refundable once paid for.
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