Rwanda Gorilla Tours (3 Days)
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On this trip, you will visit Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the north of Rwanda which habituates approximately 300 …
On this trip, you will visit Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the north of Rwanda which habituates approximately 300 mountain gorilla species. Seven Gorilla families are habituated for tracking. They include; Mahoro and Umubano families found on the Visoke volcano, Hirwa family on the Sabinyo volcano and Sabinyo family located between the Sabinyo and Visoke volcanoes. There are also Susa family with 35 individuals on the Karisimbi volcano and 13 individuals on the Sabinyo volcano. there is Kwitonda family as well. Each of the Gorillla families allow a maximum of 8 tourists tracking per day. On addition to gorilla tracking, you may also climb the Visoke volcano and track other primates including golden monkeys. You will also visit the Dian Fossey’s Karisoke Research Centre on a village walk. This is a scheduled safari, departing every first and third Friday of the Month.
Gorilla tracking is a rewarding self experience adventure in the tropical rain forests of Africa. You can track this closest relatives to human in Parc National des Volcans (PNV) – Rwanda or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park (BINP) – Uganda or in Congo depending on the availability of Gorilla permits. For Rwanda each gorilla permit costs USD 750 while for Uganda each gorilla permit costs USD 500. Virtuoso Africa Safaris is dedicated to providing you the best gorilla and primate tracking experience in the tropical rain forests of East and Central African Countries. Experience the best with the Expert.
- DepartureKigali - Rwanda
- Departure TimePlease arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
- Return TimeApproximately 8:30 PM.
- Dress CodeCasual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
- Include5 Star AccommodationPersonal GuideAirport TransfersBreakfast
- Not IncludedDeparture TaxesEntry Fees
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Day 1: Arrival
On your arrival at the airport, you will and greet with our driver guide who will then Transfer you to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes. O/N: Hotel La Palme or Virunga Hotel Ruhengeri or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (BB)
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Day 2: Gorilla Tracking.
After breakfast, you will depart for the headquarters of the Park for briefing before starting to track gorillas. After an our of experiencing the closest primate to human. you will retire for lunch. Transfer to Kigali with a spectacular view en route of great sceneries of Rwandese hills. O/N: Hotel Chez Lando or Hotel des Mille Collines (HB).
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Day 3: Departure
After breakfast, you will for a city tour in Kigali, visiting the Genocide Memorial Museum at Gisozi. Transfer to the Airport for departure.
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Group Price EUR 1,039, USD 1,350, £ 900 per person. One gorilla permit included in cost. Single Room Supplement EUR 90, USD 116, £ 7
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