Description
Track the Rwanda Gorillas twice. With 5 habituated gorilla families inside the Volcanoes National park, this trip offers the lovers of these gentle giants an chance to take 2 consecutive days of gorilla trekking.
The experience will allow you to have an overnight at Kinigi and to explore this unique environment.
Day | Activities | Hotels and Meals |
Day 1 |
Morning Arrival Kigali Transfer Kigali – Kinigi |
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Dinner |
Day 2 |
1st Gorilla Trekking | Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 |
2nd Gorilla Trekking Tour Transfer to Kigali |
Flame Tree Village Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 |
Depart | Breakfast |
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Kinigi (Volcanoes NP)
You arrive Kigali International Airport to be met by Hallmark Travel Planners representatives. Depending on your interest and the time you arrive, your guide may propose you a visit of Kigali city. Then transfer to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes, the trip will take max. 2 hours. Hotel accommodation at your choice. (L-D)
Accommodation Options:
Hotel La Palme – 2 Star
Gorillas Volcanoes – 3 Star
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge – 3 Star
Sabyinyo Lodge – 4 Star
Virunga Lodge – 4 Star
Parks & places : Genocide Memorial Centre – Gisozi & others
Day 2 : Gorilla Tracking
After breakfast, you will depart for the Headquarters of the Park where your driver-guide will accomplish the necessary formalities for you. You will meet your ranger guide(s) for a briefing about the greatest animal experience ever!
Hallmark Travel Planners will drive you to the slopes of one of the Virunga volcanoes for your trekking. After the trekking, if time allows lunch at Ruhengeri and an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo). Overnight at Kinigi. Your guide will make the necessary arrangements for the next day. (B-L-D)
Accommodation Options:
Hotel La Palme – 2 Star
Gorillas Volcanoes – 3 Star
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge – 3 Star
Sabyinyo Lodge – 4 Star
Virunga Lodge – 4 Star
Activities : Gorilla Trekking
Parks & places : Volcanoes National Park
Day 3 : Second Gorilla Tracking – Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, check in at the headquarters for the 2nd second trek to a different gorilla group. If you love to hike and enjoy a great sense of achievement, we advise you to take one of the groups with a longer hiking distance.
The Sussa group with more than 30 members is the most challenging gorilla group to be visited in Rwanda. The gorilla group is located at the Karisimbi volcano about one hour drive from the park headquarters. The trekking usually last for the whole day. Good physical condition is recommended!
After the second trekking, visit of the Iby’Iwacu traditional village (a community based tourism project where the local community displays the traditional ways of living). On your way to Kigali, several stops will be made to admire the scenery. Rwanda is the country of the thousand hills! Overnight at your hotel. (B-L-D)
Accommodation Otions:
Ninzi Hotel – 2 Star
Hotel Chez Lando – 3 Star
Laico Umubano – 3 Star
Milles Collines – 4 Star
Serena – Kigali – 5 Star
Activities : Gorilla Trekking
Parks & places : Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village – Volcanoes NP, Volcanoes National Park
Day 4 : Kigali Visit and Departure
Pick up at your hotel, depending on you departure time and if you missed the opportunity the first day, you will have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial centre at Gizozi. Transfer to the Airport for your departure. (B)
Tour Price Per Person
Dates | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2024 01 Nov to 15 Dec 2024 |
$2554 | $2554 | $2554 |
01 Apr to 30 May 2024 | $2554 | $2554 | $2554 |
01 Jul to 31 Oct 2024 16 Dec to 01 Jan 2025 |
$2554 | $2554 | $2554 |
Rates are subject to change with notice.
Important to Know
- This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
4 Days From USD 2,554Per Person
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Kigali Airport / Kigali Airport
DEPARTURE TIME
Flexible
INCLUDED:
- 2 Gorilla Permits for 2 trekking tour
- Park Entrance fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- Accommodation on the day before the tour departs
- Round trip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation on the last day
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)
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