Rwanda is a known place to see wildlife, the home to mountain gorillas. On this trip you will be amazed by the gentle playful species of the mountain gorillas a subspecies of the Eastern gorilla beringei. Our 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour and Dian Fossey Hike will lead you through the thick forest of the ancient deep conserved areas of Rwanda.
Tour Highlight
- Mountain Gorillas.
- Dian Fossey Tomb Hike.
Itinerary Detail
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a Verdant Safaris company representative who will brief you on the 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour and Dian Fossey Hike and later transfer you to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Thereafter, you will to proceed to Volcanoes National Park for approximately 3 hours drive arriving for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Singita Kwitonda
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Best Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
We will wake up to an early morning breakfast after which we transfer to the park headquarters. Our guide will lead you through registration after which you will be divided into groups of 8 per gorilla family per day, going through the forest to find gorillas depends on how far the gorillas have moved, the terrain may be tough however you will enjoy the gentle species rolling and keeping the wilderness entertained, returning for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Best Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hiking the Dian Fossey Tomb
On this day, you will wake up to early for breakfast, after which you will reassemble at the park headquarters to hike through the forest to the tombs of the great primatologist Dian Fossey who lost her life during her stay and great works on the mountain gorillas. The hike is to pay tribute to the researcher and lover of primates. Enroute it is possible to view a number of animal and plant species. On a lucky day you may spot mountain gorillas. Return for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Singita Kwitonda
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Best Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Departure
Morning tea or breakfast after which you will transfer to Kigali Airport for your return flight back home.
End of the 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour.
Tour Includes
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- Meals and drinks as stipulated in the travel plan.
- All ground transportation.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- English speaking guide.
- 4*4 wheel car drive inclusive of fuel.
Excludes
- Visas and air tickets.
- Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary.
- Gratuities.
- Laundry services.
- Extra costs incurred as a result of personal delays.