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2 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda, 2 Days Gorilla Safari Tour-Volcanoes National Park.

2 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda-2 Days Gorilla Safari Tour-Volcanoes Park-Overview

2 day gorilla trek Rwanda is a 2 Days gorilla safari tour taking you mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes Park. This Rwanda Gorilla trekking Tour also offers a hike to Diana Fossey tombs hike. Rwanda- one of the most perfect holiday destinations in Africa, is known for its rich Gorilla trekking, one of the most sought after and exciting safari activities in Africa. Gorillas are mostly found in Parc Volcano and they can also be found in Uganda and Congo. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is an interesting experience and can leave you wanting for more. You will also visit the Dian Fossey centre Kigali. Volcanoes National Park positioned in the north-west of Rwanda is the only mountain gorilla habitat in Rwanda sheltering the Rwandan side of the Virunga massif with ten (10) habituated gorilla families. The Park became very famous following the mountain gorilla research projects of Dian Fossey who had established a research centre at Karisoke and greatly contributed to the conservation of these species. There are 480 mountain gorillas in the Virunga massif of which Volcanoes National park is among. Volcanoes National Park also features impressive flora at different altitude zones as per the rising mountains. It also supports fauna like black-fronted duiker, buffalo and bushbuck. The Park also features 178 species of birds of which 13 species and 16 sub species are restricted to Rwenzori and Virunga Mountains.

Safari Hightlights

2 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda, 2 Days Gorilla Safari Tour-Safari Highlight.

Day 1 of the Rwanda Gorilla tracking Adventure 2 Days, Rwanda Gorilla safari: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park and track Mountain gorillas in the Virunga massif
Day 2 of the Rwanda Gorilla tracking Adventure 2 Days,Rwanda Gorilla safari: Hike the Dian Fossey and transfer back to Kigali

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2 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda, 2 Days Gorilla Safari Tour-Safari Highlight-

Detailed itinerary

Day 1 of the 2 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda-2 Days Gorilla Safari Tour: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park and track Mountain gorillas in the Virunga massif

gorilla-trekking-briefing Safari Rwanda

Wake very early from your place of stay in Kigali around 5 am, meet our guide and exchange greetings and thereafter transfer to Volcanoes national park head offices at Kinigi 116km about 2 ½ hours’ drive prepared to start your Rwanda gorilla trekking safari, track mountain gorillas deep in their mist. Rain gears, firm walking shoes, hut, insect repellent, sunscreen, standard cameras, packed lunch and bottled water should be with you. You attend a briefing about the gorilla trekking conduct after being allocated the respective gorilla family to track. From briefing, you connect to the trailhead to embark on the hiking encounter traversing the impressive mountainous landscapes before coming across the gorillas. The one hour with mountain gorillas is rewarding as you see them forage, socialize and the young ones playing. You have the opportunity to take as many photos as you can to keep the memory of your lifetime encounter with the gorillas. Retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme, Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel, Camping

Day 2 of the 2 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda-2 Days Gorilla Safari Tour: Hike the Dian Fossey and transfer back to Kigali

Dian Fossey`s Tomb & Her reading a book to the Gorillas

Have early morning breakfast, after the trek to the Dian Fossey centre and encounter her great work to save the gorillas. It was her effort that mountain gorillas received international attention and their conservation was given consideration. Her research station at Karisoke is a collection of wide information about gorillas and also her tomb rests at the site along with that of her favourite Silverback digit. You retreat from the activity which tends to last 4 hours and embark on the transfer back to Kigali.

End of the 2 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda-2 Days Gorilla Safari Tour to Volcanoes National Park

Getting There

Transport Means to Your Safari Destinations

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4X4 Minivan|Coaster|Mini Buses For Hire in Uganda Rwanda

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Inclusions

General Safari Inclusions

Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
Full Board Accommodation on Safari
Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
Fuel
Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
Bottled water while on safari
Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

General Safari Exclusions

General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
Laundry Services
Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
International Flights (Arranged on request)
Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
Visas
Optional Activity fees
Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)