4 days Rwanda double gorilla trekking safari
4-day Rwanda double gorilla trekking safari
On your 4 days in Rwanda, double gorilla trekking safari you will be able to explore Kigali city which is Rwanda’s capital city during your city tour, Dian Fossey hike, nature walk to the twin lakes, and double gorilla trekking activities which means extraordinary experiences as you spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park which is one of the four national parks in Africa harboring the endangered mountain gorillas. Volcanoes National Park is located in the Musanze village, northwestern part of Rwanda, and it’s the most visited gorilla destination, which will offer a breathtaking and lifetime gorilla trekking experience on your safari in Rwanda.
Tour highlights
Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking
Gorilla trekking
Transfer back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali International Airport to Volcanoes National Park
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, our company driver will pick you up and give you a short briefing about your 4-day Rwanda double gorilla trekking safari and then transfer you. After the briefing, you will go for a city tour in Kigali where you will visit the Kigali genocide, craft markets, and cultural sites like the Kandt Museum of Natural History, among others.
You will later have lunch at Hotel des Mille Collins and then drive to Volcanoes National Park, which is located in the northwestern part of Rwanda. On your way to the park, you will have great scenic views of the villages, trading centers, and hills in Rwanda, among others. On arrival, you will check in at your lodge, have dinner, and overnight.
Lodging: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/La Palme Hotel/Muhabura Hotel
Meal plan: Half board
Day 2: First Gorilla trekking
On your second day, you will wake up and have an early breakfast at the lodge, and with your packed lunch and drinking water. Meet up with your driver guide, who will take you to Kinigi Park headquarters for a briefing about the expectations and the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will be grouped into 8 people and allocated a gorilla family and a park. Youe, you will later start trekking, which takes about 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla group, because gorillas like to move from one place to another in search of food.
Once the gorilla family has been fou, nd you will spend one hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat as you learn more about their behavior and habits, watching them as they feed, breastfeed, taking photos with a flashless camera, among others, which gives you extraordinary experiences on your safari.
After gorilla trekking, you will head back to the lodge for relaxation or opt for an evening nature walk to the twin lakes, namely Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo, where you will have great views of the landscapes, wetlands, hills, different bird species, and then head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lodging: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/La Palme Hotel/Muhabura Hotel
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Second gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
On day 3, you will wake up and have an early breakfast at the lodge, and with your packed lunch and drinking water, you will meet up with your driver guide, who will take you to Kinigi Park headquarters for a briefing about the rules, regulations, and expectations of gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will be grouped into 8 people and allocated a different gorilla family to trek.
You will then start trekking in the jungle with a park guide who will be sharing information about the mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking takes about 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once found, you will spend one hour with them in their natural habitat as you learn more about their lifestyle, behaviors, and habits, take photos, and record the moments. After the gorilla trekking experience, you will head back to your lodge for an evening of relaxation.
Lodging: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/La Palme Hotel/Muhabura Hotel
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Dian Fossey hike and departure
On your fourth day, you will wake up, have a relaxed breakfast, and then proceed to the headquarters for a briefing. After the briefing, you will start an adventurous hike to Dian Fossey’s tombs with a park guide who will be sharing information about her foundation and work with the mountain gorillas. You will visit her former Karisoke Research Centre and see where she was buried close to her favorite gorilla Digit.
After the hike, you will slope down to meet your driver guide, and then return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, you will check out of the lodge. Transfer to Kigali airport, where you will be dropped off for your next flight. Or a drop-off at any place of convenience.
End your 4 days Rwanda’s double gorilla trekking safari.
Tour includes
2 Gorilla trekking Permits
English speaking guide
Accommodation
Meals
Vehicle and fuel
Bottled water
Tour excludes
Air flight tickets
Visas
Optional activities not included on the itinerary
Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, and tips, among others.
Gorilla trekking tips for your safari in Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is a tropical rainforest. This means that it can rain anytime in the forest regardless of the season. Therefore, you need to pack some essential items for your tour, such as
Hiking shoes
Garden gloves
Long-sleeved shirt and trousers
Insect repellent
Waterproof rain jacket
Warm sweaters
Cotton long stockings
Waterproof backpack to carry your equipment
camera
Drinking water and packed lunch from the lodge
Walking stick
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native. We specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. Also, we are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.
