This exciting 4 day tour visits Rwanda’s most scenic region – the Parc National des Volcans – with high quality all-inclusive accommodation at the renowned Virunga Lodge.
Surrounded by folding hills, the lodge has unsurpassed panoramic views of Rwanda’s Virunga Volcanoes and the shimmering volcanic lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo.
Private Departures offer flexibility or the Scheduled Departures bring great value for money.
Prices include meals, drinks and a complimentary massage. One Gorilla Permit per person is included as are other optional excursions. Or, a second Gorilla Permit can be added if required.
Highlights Include:
- Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans
- Golden Monkey Tracking in Parc National des Volcans
- Dian Fossey’s Grave and Karisoke Research Centre
- Intore Dance Performances at the Lodge
- Mwiko Primary School Community Support Project
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue toward Volcanoes NP, a journey of 150 Kilometers – Approximately 3 hrs drive on mostly tarmac roads. Dinner and overnight at Virunga Lodge (LD).
Day 2
An early start, as the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahingaand Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans and to the base in the foothills where you will be joined by trackers, army rangers and porters who accompany the trek in search of Mountain Gorillas . A journey of 60 Kilometers – Approximately 2 hrs drive on mostly tarmac roads.
Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. Later return to Virunga Lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure – take a complimentary massage or visit the twin lakes – Burella & Ruhondo. In the evening enjoy a performance by a local dance troupe. Dinner and overnight at Virunga Lodge (BLD).
Day 3
Optional activity in the morning returning to your lodge for lunch. After lunch at your hotel, time remining, tour the rugged shore of lake Bulera. Dinner and overnight near the Volcanoes NP.
* Excursion choices include:
- 2nd GORILLA TRACKING PERMIT – USD 1500 per Person
- GOLDEN MONKEYS EXCURSION – USD 110 per Person
- VISIT DIAN FOSSEY’S TOMB – USD 85 per Person
- BISOKE CLIMB – USD 85 per Person
Day 4
Enjoy during the early morning hours the peaceful atmosphere of the volcanoes. Return to Kigali. A journey of 150 Kilometers – Approximately 3 hrs drive on mostly tarmac roads. Have Lunch and thereafter transfer to the airport for your international flight
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Gorilla Permits
In order to protect the gorillas the Rwandan government issues Gorilla Permits – ensuring that a limited number of tourists can track 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.
Tel: +1-877-710-3014 (Julie Roggow) or +1-519-686-4776 (Rick McIntyre) 
Tel: +44 (0)7986-978985 (Wayne Hammond) 
Tel: +254 (0)774-136523 
