3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek at Volcanoes National Park
3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek at Volcanoes National Park
Duration : 3 Days 2 Nights
Max People : 50
Start Location: Kigali
Age Range : 5-50 Years
Total Seats : 100/100
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Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge. Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Schedule Details
Day 1: Pickup in Kigali (between 7am&11am), Kigali city tour or Genocide museum visit and drive to Volcanoes National Park
A Bamboo Ecotours driver/guide will pick you up in Kigali between 7am & 11am and drive to Volcanoes National Park. The drive from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park is estimated 3hrs. Before departing Kigali, there is an option to visit the Genocide Memorial and Museum. Alternatively, if interested, visit Iby'iwacu cultural experience at the base of Volcanoes National Park. Dinner and overnight at Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park
We will take a short drive to the Volcanoes National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation covering the gorilla trekking regulations. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take a few hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trek, return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest.
Day 3: Day 3: Drive from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali city or airport
This will be the last day of the 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari. We will drive from Volcanoes National Park back to Kigali city. The drive to Kigali is estimated at
3hrs. Note that on Day 3, there is an option to trek golden monkeys in Volcanoes Gorilla National Park before driving to Kigali. The cost for the permit is an extra $100 per person. If you are interested in doing other optional community activities before driving back to Kigali, please discuss with your driver/guide.
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Suggestions on things to bring
GENERAL SAFARI PACKING
- Bright summer clothes for safari tour (Strong colours can attract unwanted attention from flies found in certain areas of the parks). Laundry is cheap and available, so do not pack much in terms of clothes
- Fuller clothes for evenings at the hotel and lodge, such as long pants and long-sleeved shirts to protect you against mosquitoes after sunset and, if necessary, against the sun
- A jacket/sweater, as it can be cool in the early morning and evening
- Summer Footwear (e.g. sports shoes and cotton socks). Avoid walking on bare feet and or leaving your legs naked at night due to mosquitoes
- Power adapter with 3-4 sockets – this enables a shaver, trimmer, electric toothbrush and any batteries to be charged via a single adapter
- Small flashlight and extra batteries
- Hat that shields against the sun
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and lip balm
- A mosquito/insect repellent for example
- Nail clippers and file
- Personal medicine and toiletries
- Extra batteries for camera, recorder
- Bandanna
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Additional Services
- Airport Transfer
- Breakfast
- Guide
- Outing Ticket
- Welcome Drinks
What's Excluded
- BBQ Night
- Concert Ticket
- Flights
- Hotel Rent
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Meals
- Newspaper
- Transport
Activities
- Safari
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Why Book With Us?
- At Sunrise Safari Kenya, we strive to create a memorable, unique and enjoyable experience for each and every one of our clients. We understand that every tour needs to be tailored to suit each individual’s needs, and we are here to make that happen.