Gorillas of Rwanda

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An up-close and moving experience with endangered Mountain Gorillas.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • A life-changing close encounter with a family of habituated Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest setting.
    • Panoramic views of the volcanoes forming the magnificent Virunga Mountain range
    • The rich beauty of the forests
    • Amazing birdlife during your forest hike
    • Learn about the Rwandan Genocide in an emotional visit to the Genocide museum
    • In front of the fire after an exhilirating forest hike

What's this trip about?

    An up-close and moving experience with endangered Mountain Gorillas.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityKigali
End CityKigali

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Rwanda

Attractions

  • Kigali

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Airport transfers
    • Meet and Greet upon arrival
    • All accommodations as stated in your chosen itinerary
    • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
    • All excursions as stated including any park fees and taxes

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Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel - Standard Room 

We will welcome you at Kigali airport and transfer you to your city hotel. The 5-star Kigali Serena features newly-renovated rooms decorated in typically pan-African style with all the comforts you would expect to allow for a night of relaxation before your exciting gorilla trekking experience.

Day 2: Kinigi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View OR Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

This morning take a poignant and moving tour of the Genocide Memorial Centre, a permanent memorial for victims of the genocide of 1994. The Centre is bui...

Day 3: Kinigi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View OR Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge A physically demanding hike rewards you with the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as you gaze into the eyes of a gorilla, one of the most profound experiences in the world.

Day 4: Kinigi/Kigali

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel - Standard Room

Today experience a second gorilla tracking day or take the option of viewing playful and inquisitive golden monkeys who often spend their time leaping from bamboo branc...

Day 5: Depart

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight arrangements.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,699
Price per day$540
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Gratuities/tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
    • International or Regional flights and flight taxes
    • Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas
    • Gorilla permits (US$1,500 per person for 2 treks)
    • Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls, etc.
    • Trip cancellation, interruption and/or medical insurance
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Age Requirements
6 years and up
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