This safari goes to Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the misty Virunga volcanoes where about 350 mountain gorillas make their home. There are four habituated gorilla families. You can track gorillas, climb a volcano, visit the Karisoke Research Centre, which Dian Fossey set up, or go for walks around the picturesque villages near Volcanoes PNV Camp.
- Day 1 :Parc National des Volcans
- Itinerary
Met on arrival at Kigali airport and transfer into town for lunch. Afterwards depart north through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda's landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the Virunga volcanoes. Overnight Volcanoes Virunga Lodge.
- Accommodation
Volcanoes Virungas Lodge Virungas Volcanoes Lodge is just outside the town of Ruhengeri and about 45 minutes' drive from the Volcanoes National Park headquarters, Rwanda.
- Day 2: Parc National des Volcans
- Itinerary
An early start takes you to Kinigi to track in the Parc National des Volcans. The journey north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda's landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. Tracking the gorillas through the forest requires patience and stamina, sometimes walking for a few hours in the mud and wet. Finally coming across them in the undergrowth though is an inspiring moment.
- Accommodation
Volcanoes Virungas Lodge Virungas Volcanoes Lodge is just outside the town of Ruhengeri and about 45 minutes' drive from the Volcanoes National Park headquarters, Rwanda.
- Day 3: Parc National des Volcans
- Itinerary
Either go gorilla tracking in the Parc National des Volcans (on payment of supplement at time of booking), climb the Visoke volcano, trek to Karisoke Research Centre which Dian Fossey set up, visit local communities, or simply relax at Camp. Overnight at the Volcanoes Virungas Lodge.
- Accommodation
Volcanoes Virungas Lodge Virungas Volcanoes Lodge is just outside the town of Ruhengeri and about 45 minutes' drive from the Volcanoes National Park headquarters, Rwanda.
Included in tour:
Transport
Driver/guide
Accommodation on a shared basis
Meals as stated
Park fees
1 Gorilla permit
Unlimited consumption of all alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Laundry services
Any activities around Volcanoes Virungas Lodge
A complimentary massage
Excluded:
Airfares to Rwanda
Entry visas
Airport taxes
All personal expenditure such as tips & telephone calls
Tour rates. †
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Kigali |
end in |
Kigali |
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| From |
To |
PPS |
SS |
| 5 Jan 2008 |
27 Dec 2008 |
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† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.
Extra tour notes.
One PNV gorilla permit is included in the cost but the other gorilla trackings requires a supplement to be paid at the time of booking. Additional permits are US$ 500 each.
Scheduled departures are on certain Saturdays only.
Children under 15 are not permitted to go Gorilla Tracking.
Minimum 2 / Maximum 7 in a vehicle to guarantee a window seat
