This 4-day Gorilla trek in Rwanda allows you to see two different Gorilla Families in an Amazing Four-day double gorilla trekking trail. Visit Rwanda, and enjoy a double encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas in this special 4-day gorilla trekking tour. You will be exploring the lush Volcanoes National Park located in Ruhengeri in the Northern Province of Rwanda. A double gorilla trekking in Volcanoes Park means a lifetime opportunity to visit more than one habituated gorilla family. This gorilla tour also combines other activities like the Kigali city tour and a cultural visit to Iby’Iwacu cultural village.
Day 1: Kigali City Tour & Travel to Volcanoes National Park
Day one of your double gorilla trekking experience starts with an early breakfast, after which, you will set off for a city tour in Kigali. The Kigali city tour will take not more than 2 hours, and you will be visiting important sites within the city including Kigali or Gisozi genocide center, craft centers, and Kimironko market – the biggest market. This city excursion will be followed by lunch, and then a transfer to Volcanoes N/Park in Ruhengeri region, 2-3 hours’ drive.
Day 2: First Mountain Gorilla Tracking
After early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Kinigi Park headquarters for a briefing by the park warden. After which you will allocate a gorilla group to trek. By 8:30 am local time all tourists will transfer to various starting points for gorilla trekking. The gorilla trek lasts between 1 to 6 hours before you finally catch up with the mountain gorillas which are constantly moving about. Upon spotting them, you are free to stay in their presence taking photographs for a maximum of 1 hour. Then return to the point where your vehicle is stationed so as to transfer you to the next available program. After your lunch, you will have an optional opportunity to visit the iby’lwacu cultural village after which you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Second Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Just like the previous day, you will go for another gorilla trek, but this time to see a different mountain gorilla family. in the afternoon you can opt to visit the twin lakes, or Musanze caves or stay at the hotel relaxing.
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali for City Tour and Departure
After breakfast transfer back to Kigali. Your tour guide may take you around the city – visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site and the local handicrafts market, then proceed to the airport for a scheduled flight back home. End of Tour
Includes
Tour includes
Gorilla trekking permits
All activities on the itinerary & park entry fees
Accommodation and meals
Transport in a Standard Safari vehicle
Professional Tour Guide
Package Excludes
International Flights
Items of Personal Nature
Tips and Gratuity