Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park

Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park

Private or Small Group
Luxury Lodges

4 Days

from USD $3,150

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

GORILLA TREK

HIKING

DIANE FOSSY GRAVE VISIT

PYGMY FOREST WALK

TREK INTO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK IN RWANDA, VISITING SOME OF THE LAST REMAINING MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN THE WORLD. THE PARK HAS SEVEN HABITUATED GORILLA FAMILIES AND TRACKING INTO THE AFRO-MONTANE FOREST USUALLY TAKES ONLY A FEW HOURS. YOU CAN CLIMB A VOLCANO, VISIT THE REMAINS OF DIAN FOSSEY’S GRAVE, SEARCH FOR THE ENDANGERED GOLDEN MONKEY AND GO ON A PGYMY GUIDED FOREST WALK.

DAY 1 - KIGALI / VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Arrive into Kigali today. After clearing customs you will be met and driven to Kigali where you will be taken to lunch by your guide and will be given a briefing. Afterwards depart by road to for Volcanoes National Park. The 3 hour journey north travels through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes. Sometimes as many as five volcanic peaks are visible. On arrival, check in to the Virunga Lodge, a spectacular eco-lodge, set on a stunning hillside with breathtaking views of the Virunga volcanoes and Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera. Accommodations are in eight bamdas that terrace the hillside.

Aside from gorilla tracking you can climb the Visoke or Karisimbi volcanoes, track the golden monkey, visit the remains of the Karisoke Centre which Dian Fossey set up, or go for gentle strolls around the picturesque villages near the lakes.
Overnight - Virunga Lodge (L,D & activities)

DAY 2 - VOLACANOES NATIONAL PARK – GORILLA TREK

Be prepared for an exciting adventure this morning as you go gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience. If you are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for a late lunch! Some gorilla families however are more elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy.
Overnight - Virunga Lodge (all meals & activities)

DAY 3 - VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (OPTIONAL TREK)

You have several options today. You can go gorilla tracking again (must be arranged in advance), or search for the golden monkeys. Other options are a drive to Gisenyi to visit Ross Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu, or climb the Visoke/Muhavura volcanoes. You can also visit Dian Fossey's grave, visit the local school and community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. Pygmy guided forest walks can also be arranged in advance.
Overnight - Virunga Lodge (all meals & activities)

DAY 4 - VOLCANOES NATIONLA PARK / KIGALI - DEPART

After breakfast, leave for Kigali. Time permitting, you will have a tour of the city including a visit to the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops, the Franco-Rwandan cultural centre and the genocide memorial. You will then be taken to the airport for your departing flight. (B)

** Please note: One gorilla permit is included in the cost. An additional permit may be requested - subject to availability at the time of booking for $500.

2011:
Scheduled Departures:
- $3.150 per person
- $350 single room supplement

Private Departures:
- $3,800 per person for 2
- $3,350 per person for 4
- $350 single room supplement if traveling with others

2012:
PRIVATE DEPARTURES: Anytime, based on availability of permits and accommodations.

SCHEDULED DEPARTURES:Min of 2, max of 10
Jan 8/22, Feb 5/26, Mar 5/26, Apr 2/23, May 7/28, Jun 11/25, Jul 2/30, Aug 6/27, Sep 3/17, Oct 1/22, Nov 5/26, Dec 10/31

Transport from Kigali to PNV and a driver/guide for the above itinerary
Services of Park rangers and trackers on Treks
Accommodation on a shared basis
All meals as per itinerary
Activities as per itinerary
All National Park fees
1 gorilla trekking permit (An additional Gorilla permit is subject to availability at time of booking for $500)

International and Intercontinental flights
Visa’s and visa fees
Airport Departure Taxes
All items of a personal nature
Laundry Services (can be done for a small fee)

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