4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans Gorilla Safari

Northwestern - Rwanda

(Our 4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans safari is a short three-night stay in northern Rwanda offering the opportunity to engage with the endangered mountain gorillas in the forests on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. Parc National Des Volcans is 1.5 hours drive from Kigali about 140 kilometers (87 miles) in Rwanda.

4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans Gorilla Safari

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4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans Mountain Gorilla Safari is a short three-night stay in northern Rwanda offers the opportunity to engage with the endangered mountain gorillas in the forests on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. This safari begins and ends in Kigali.

Parc National des Volcans in the Virunga volcanoes is home to the Mountain Gorillas to which Dian Fossey dedicated her life. Seeing some of the last remaining 700 mountain gorillas in the world is a fantastic experience and this safari takes you to Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in Rwanda. It offers an opportunity to track gorillas twice.

There are four groups of Mountain Gorillas located in the Rwandan sector of the Virunga Volcanoes. They are the Susa Group, Sabinyo Group, Group Thirteen, and Amahoro Group. Trekking times to reach each group vary from two to seven hours depending upon their movements.

Most days there are several groups within two-hour treks of the car park. During the wet season trekking times are reduced to as little as 20 minutes as the gorillas move to lower elevations to feed.

Parc National Des Volcans in Rwanda has seven habituated gorilla families and tracking most groups in the afro-montane forest usually takes only a few hours. You can also climb a volcano, visit the remains of Dian Fossey's grave or visit the endangered golden monkey.

4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans Gorilla Safari Highlights Include:

* Intore Dance Performances at the Lodge

* Mwiko Primary School Community Support Project

* Dian Fossey’s Grave and Karisoke Research Centre

* Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans (PNV)
* Golden Monkey Tracking in Parc National des Volcans (PNV)

4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans Gorilla Safari Prices

Notes

* Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning

* All gorilla permits need to be purchased at the time of booking

* Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited

* Any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking

* Prices are based on a minimum of two people traveling on a private safari

4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans Gorilla Safari Prices Include:

* Services of our professional safari driver-guide

* 3 Nights accommodation and meals as indicated on the itinerary

* All Park entrance fees including chimpanzee permits and one gorilla permit

* Your alcoholic and soft drinks, laundry service, lodge activities and a complimentary massage

* Round trip transportation from Kigali to Parc National Des Volcans and back to Kigali Rwanda

* Your safari price also includes a 100 US Dollars contribution to a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and community projects in Rwanda

* Travel insurance

* Visa fees and airport taxes

* Prices exclude airfare to Rwanda

* Gratuities and additional gorilla permits (750 US Dollars)

4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans Gorilla Safari (Rwanda)

Day 1: Kigali – Drive to Parc National des Volcans

Arrival in Kigali. On arrival you will be met by a driver and private vehicle and driven to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. The roads are good and the journey to Ruhengeri will take approximately two hours.

On arrival a late lunch will be served in the main lodge, with its scenic vistas of the Virunga Volcanoes, of the Parc National des Volcans. Afternoon at leisure to settle in and acclimatize and perhaps an afternoon guided bird walk in the surrounds of the lodge.

Accommodation Options

Low Budget Accommodation: Kinigi Guest House or Muhavura Lodge

Moderate Accommodation: La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorillas Nest Lodge

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Explore Parc National des Volcans Gorilla Tracking

An early breakfast, served at the lodge, before departing by road to the Parc National des Volcans headquarters. Here you will be allocated a guide for one of the habituated Mountain Gorilla families and given a safety briefing.

You will then be taken by vehicle to a starting point, to commence your gorilla trek in the forest. The amount of time spent walking is dependent upon which family of Gorillas you are allocated to and where they are to be found on that day.

Once the family is sighted you will spend a maximum of one hour with the Gorilla family. After this phenomenal wildlife experience, return to your vehicle on the edge of the forest, returning to Virunga Safari Lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation Options

Low Budget Accommodation: Kinigi Guest House or Muhavura Lodge

Moderate Accommodation: La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorillas Nest Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Parc National des Volcans

Early morning breakfast prior to departing for your second gorilla trek, with the possibility of visiting a different Gorilla family. Return to Virunga Safari Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, relax or take a drive to the bustling market town of Ruhengeri, nearby, or visit the beautiful lakes of Kivu, Burera, Ruhondo and Karago.

There are also the genocide memorials and community and conservation projects, to be visited. Return toVirunga Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

There are many optional activities available on this day. Some include:

• Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave

• Community and Nature Walks

• Visit the Mwiko Primary School
• Relax on the shores of Lake Kivu

• Hike a Volcano in Parc National des Volcans

• Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans
• Golden Monkey Tracking in Parc National des Volcans

Accommodation Options

Low Budget Accommodation: Kinigi Guest House or Muhavura Lodge

Moderate Accommodation: La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorillas Nest Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Parc National des Volcans (Ruhengeri) – Drive to Kigali

This morning you will bid farewell to Virunga Safari Lodge staff and depart for Kigali. If time permits, you can go for a tour of the city including a visit to the market, pottery project, handicraft shops, the Franco-Rwandan cultural centre and the genocide memorial.

You will be transferred to the airport in time to check in for your onward journey.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

Booking & Reservations for 4 Days/ 3 Nights Parc National Des Volcans Mountain Gorilla Safari - from Kigali, Rwanda

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