Mountain Gorilla Safaris
in Rwanda
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Mountain gorillas (Gorilla gorilla beringei) are critically endangered and their survival continues to be threatened by extensive habitat loss, poaching and human diseases. A census in 2004 put their total population at just 380 individuals remaining in 30 social groups.
Populations still remain in the tropical
montane forests of Rwanda and Uganda's Virunga
mountains. Rwanda's more easily accessible
Parc des Volcans remains the preferred option if your main
interest is to go trekking to see these gentle giants.
If you would like to add a Rwanda Mountain
Gorilla Trek to the beginning or end of your Kenya or Tanzania
Safari, please contact
us. We recommend 4 to 5 days at the start or end
of your safari.
See you on Safari...
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Mountain Gorilla in the Virunga Mountains
(Gorilla gorilla beringei)
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Rwanda
Gorilla
Trekking - 5 days |
Day
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Location |
Lodge* |
Meals |
Highlights |
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| 1 |
Kigali |
Kigali
Hotel |
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Arrive
into Kigali International Airport today.
Transfer to
your hotel.
You can relax in the hotel today, or go on an optional city
tour, including a visit to the genocide museum.
Prepare for
coming days of adventure. |
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| 2 |
Parc National
des Volcans (Virunga Mountains) |
Virunga Mountains
Lodge |
B, L, D |
Today you
will have your briefing in Kigali before you depart
for the home of the gorillas in the Virunga Mountains.
Transfer from Kigali to Parc
National des Volcans (PNV), travelling through the terraced,
hilly countryside. |
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| 3 |
Parc National
des Volcans (Virunga Mountains) |
Virunga Mountains
Lodge |
B, L, D |
Early start
today to go trekking in PNV in search of habituated
mountain gorillas.
Time spent tracking to find the gorillas varies from day to day and can be anything
from half an hour to several hours.
Enjoy up to an hour with the gorillas, seeing
these magnificent giants up close.
Spend time observing their fascinating behaviour, and gentle mannerisms towards
each other. |
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| 4 |
Parc National
des Volcans (Virunga Mountains) |
Virunga Mountains
Lodge |
B, L, D |
Today you
have the option to go on a second day of trekking to
see gorillas.
Alternatively, there are a variety of options
available, including seeing the golden monkeys, or a
visit to Lake Kivu or a day of hiking in the Visoke/
Muhavura volcanoes. |
| 5 |
Kigali |
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B |
Leisurely
breakfast this morning.
Drive back
through the terraced countryside to Kigali.
Transfer
to Kigali airport for your flight |
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| Prices
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Season |
Group* |
Private^ |
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Low |
From US$ 2,950 |
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High |
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Peak |
Prices per person, based on 2 sharing -
Less for larger groups
Easter, Xmas & single supplements apply
Extra gorilla permit: $500 pp per day
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We've
thought of everything... so you don't have to.
- Includes 1 night at Kigali Serena Hotel,
3 nights' accommodation at Virunga Mountains Lodge,
transport with Driver/ Guide, all airport transfers,
1 gorilla trek permit, all house drinks, laundry, 1
complimentary massage, activities around the lodge.
- ^"Group" price is for set departures,
and transportation is shared with other clients.
^"Private" price is for a private safari with your own
vehicle and Driver/ Guide.
Note that as per park regulations, all Gorilla treks
are shared.
- Responsible Travel:
$100 from every Gorilla Safari goes to the Volcanoes Partnership
Trust for community & conservation activities.
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Enquire
Now
Reserve
Now
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| Note:
Pricing may vary due to introduction of or increases
in aviation fees and/or Government taxes & charges. |
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