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Rwanda Gorilla Trekking - 2 Days / 1 Night
Adventure

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking - 2 Days / 1 Night

2 Days adventure Rwanda

Duration

2 Days

Max Guests

20 People

Destinations

Rwanda

Type

adventure

Pricing: Residents On request | Non-Residents On request

About This Tour

Rwanda's gorilla trekking takes place in Volcanoes National Park, in the Virunga Mountains near Musanze. Visitors trek with guides and trackers to a habituated gorilla family and can spend up to one hour with the gorillas. Gorilla Permit For international visitors, the current published permit price is US$1,500 per person. The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years. Special rates are available for certain Rwandan and East African Community categories. Rwanda currently recommends booking permits in advance because the number of daily permits is limited. What to bring Sturdy hiking boots Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt Lightweight waterproof jacket Gardening/leather gloves Hat and sunscreen Small backpack Water Camera/phone Walking stick, if desired

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 1

Kigali Musanze

Pick-up from Kigali International Airport or your hotel.
Drive to Musanze/Volcanoes National Park.
Scenic drive through Rwanda's famous rolling hills.
Optional visit to Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or a cultural experience.
Check in at your lodge.
Dinner and overnight in Musanze.
2
Day 2

Gorilla Trekking Kigali

Early breakfast.
Arrive at Kinigi park headquarters around 7:00 AM for briefing and allocation of a gorilla family.
Begin the trek through bamboo and montane forest.
Trekking time can vary considerably depending on where the gorillas are located; official guidance notes anything from about 30 minutes to several hours.
Spend up to one hour observing the gorillas.
Return to the lodge for lunch.
Drive back to Kigali.
Airport/hotel transfer.

Included

  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Private 4x4 vehicle
  • Professional driver-guide
  • 1 night accommodation
  • Meals as specified
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Park fees and trekking guide
  • Bottled drinking water