Gorillas in the Mist Rwanda
Day 1: Arrival
Our representative will pick you up from your from the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kigali for Overnight at Hotel Chez Lando. BB
Day 2: Kigali – Nyungwe Forest
After breakfast, you will visit the National Museum of Butare and the genocide memorial of Murambi. Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with traditional mats and utensils. The Butare Museum is reputed to be the best ethnographical Museum in East Africa. It is the home of the national ballet-Intore dancers. Have lunch at Butare and proceed to Murambi genocide memorial. Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D
Day 3: Hiking & Nature Walks
After breakfast enters Nyungwe forest to track the Colobus monkey. A walk in the forest is a whole learning experience conducted by knowledgeable guides well versed in botany, ornithology and interspecies relationship in this forest. Thereafter, return to your lodge for lunch. Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D
Day 4: Nyungwe – Kibuye
After breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest (07:00) to track people’s closest relatives, the chimpanzees. Thereafter return to the lodge for lunch followed by a drive to Kibuye. Overnight at Comoran Lodge. B.L.D
Day 5: Kibuye-Kinigi
After breakfast, drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive Kibuye-Gisenyi is via the most beautiful providing spectacular views of the tea-growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four hours drive takes to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. Thereafter drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi the base of gorilla tracking. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. B.L.D
Day 6: Gorillas Trekking
Early morning breakfast followed by a scenic drive to the park headquarters for group, guide allocation and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins. Hiking, trekking and tracking gorillas may take 2-4 hours. Sight and stay with the Gorillas for one hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. B.L.D
Day 7: 2nd Gorilla Trekking.
After breakfast, trek the mountains for another unforgettable experience with the gorillas. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon drive to Kigali. Overnight at Hotel Des Mille Collines.B.L.D
Day 8: Airport Transfer & Departure
After breakfast, enjoy Kigali city tour and later in the afternoon transfer to Kigali international airport for your home flight.
End of Tour!
Price from $2,919PP (*Minimum 2 Persons)
Price Quotes Includes
- Airport transfers
- Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
- English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
- Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
- Mineral water in the safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Gorilla permit (USD $1,500 per permit in Rwanda)
- Ranger fees
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Price Quote Excludes
- International flight
- Local flights
- Visa (USD $50 per person)
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Items of personal nature
- Tips & laundry service
- Christmas supplement