2 DAYS RWANDA GORILLA TOUR

2 Days gorilla safari Rwanda gives you a chance to encounter the best wildlife in the world. This safari is best for those with limited time but prefer to discover what Volcanoes national park has to offer. Volcanoes national park is one of the few parks in the world that host mountain gorillas, found in the Virunga chain of mountains. Volcanoes national park in Rwanda is home to one third of the mountain gorillas found in the virunga and over 10 groups have been habituated for gorilla trekking safari.

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes national park and visit the twin lakes.
After having breakfast, start the journey to northern direction of Rwanda. The journey will take you through the beautiful landscape of the rolling hills hence appreciate why Rwanda is called the land of thousand hills. Have lunch at the lodge and in the afternoon drive to the twin lakes; Ruhondo and Burera found on the outskirts of the park. Have a boat ride to explore the beautiful scenery. Dinner and overnight will be served at the lodge.

Accommodation.

  • Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid- Range: Le’ Bambou Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget: Muhabura Hotel

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and transfer to Kigali.
After having breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for briefing and by 8am you go to the starting point of the trek into the park. The park rangers give you walking sticks that aidin keeping your footing in certain rough terrain. It can take few minutes or several hours of trekking to meet the mountain gorillas. During the trek, you spot other wildlife like forest elephants, buffaloes and plenty of endemic birds and numerous primates.

Upon meeting the mountain gorillas, you’re only given one hour with them to have pictures, as well as observing these gentle giants. Return to the lodge for lunch and after transfer back to Kigali to catch your departure flight or be dropped at your hotel in Kigali to mark the end of this 2 days tour.

End of Tour

The following is included with your quote for your trip:

  • Gorilla permits
  • 4 WD Vehicle
  • A professional English speaking Driver guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Free Wi-Fi internet in the vehicle
  • All ground transportation and fuel
  • Accommodation and Meals
  • All activities / service as per itinerary
  • Drinking water in the vehicle

The following is included with your quote for your trip:

  • Any other activity not included in the itinerary
  • Drinks other than water
  • Souvenirs / craft shopping
  • Visas and Air tickets

RWANDA IN BRIEF

Rwanda has a number of unique tourist sports such as the 3 famous National Parks of Nyungwe, Akagera and Parc Nationale Des Volcanoes. Other tourist sites include, The National Museum in Butare, Genocide memorial sites, the old palace at Nyanza, craft villages, Lake Kivu and its surrounding near-by towns of Gisenyi and Kibuye.