3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes Lake Kivu
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3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes Lake Kivu Safari | 3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Safari Holidays Wildlife Tours |
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3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes Lake Kivu Safari begins and ends in in Kigali Rwanda's capital city. The tour includes a visit to Volcanoes National Park – best known for mountain gorilla trekking.
More than than half of the world's last mountain gorillas live here – about 350 of them – and at present it's probably the best place in Africa for a mountain gorilla safari.
Volcanoes National Park is located about 80 km from Kigali and takes about 2 Hours 20 minutes by road. The tour also includes a visit to Lake Kivu – Rwanda’s largest lake, and the sixth largest lake in Africa.
Lake Kivu has three main towns; Gisenyi (Rubavu), Kibuye (Karongi) and Cyangugu (Rusizi). Gisenyi (Rubavu) is the largest city on the shores of Lake Kivu located 56 km, about an hour’s drive from Volcanoes National Park.
Gisenyi is known for water sports and surprisingly tropical beaches. While at Gisenyi we enjoy any of the following activities; water sports, bird watching on the lake shores and surrounding areas or visit the only brewery in Rwanda Bralirwa.
A visit the Imbabazi Orphanage an orphanage for survivors and over 400 orphans of the Rwandan genocide is also possible, visit the bustling markets or just relax.
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3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes Lake Kivu Safari Summary |
Day 1: Kigali city tour, visit Gisozi Genocide memorial, art and craft markets, then transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking adventure, afternoon transfer to Gisenyi Town on the Shores of Lake Kivu.
Day 3: Drive back to Kigali.
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3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes Lake Kivu Safari Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person |
Child Aged 15 Years & Above |
| 1st January 2020 | 31st December 2020 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* There is a minimum age of 15 years on gorilla treks
* Once purchased, gorilla permits are non-refundable
* Gorilla Permits: In order to protect the gorillas the Rwandan government issues Gorilla Permits – ensuring that a limited number of tourists can track them each day. These permits are in high demand, so do book early to secure your chosen date/s
* Tracking gorillas in Rwanda can be testing and requires a moderate to good level of fitness (though it is deemed easier than from Uganda where the trails are steeper and less accessible)
3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes Lake Kivu Safari Prices Includes;
* Mineral Water
* English speaking park guide
* Private transportation in a 4×4 vehicle
* All transfers and airport assistance
* 1 Gorilla Permit at 1,500 US Dollars per person
* Meals and accommodation at your hotel/lodge of choice
3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes Lake Kivu Safari Prices Excludes;
* Drinks
* Gratuities
* Travel Insurance
* Flights in and out of Kigali
* Items of a personal nature
* Optional excursions/ activities from lodge or hotel
* Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/ baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc
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3 Days 2 Nights Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Rwanda Safari from Kigali Detailed Itinerary |
Day 1: Kigali – Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Your safari begins in Kigali – time permitting, enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. A visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial is a moving testimony to this country’s past that it has courageously overcome (guests to pay/donate entrance fees directly).
After lunch transfer to Volcanoes the park in the afternoon. You driver guide is a great source of information and will be happy to answer any questions you may have along the way.
After around two-hours you'll arrive at your lodge/ camp.
Overnight Accommodation
Luxury Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Mid Range Accommodation: Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel, Mountain Gorillas Nest lodge, La Palme Hotel
Budget Accommodation: Hotel Muhabura, Kinigi Guesthouse, Villa Gorilla
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Volcanoes National Park – Gorilla Trekking – Drive to Gisenyi (Rubavu)
Today you will set off early after breakfast for the park headquarters where you will register for the gorilla trekking. Once you've been assigned a group and have had a briefing from your guide you will be driven to the trailhead where you will start the walk.
Trackers leave before the tourist groups to locate the gorilla groups so your guide should know where to take you, and once you've found the group you will have one hour with them to take photos and observe them as they interact. Return to your lodge for lunch.
While trekking the trackers assit you to spot other animals animals like the golden monkeys, elephants, buffaloes as well as a variety of different birds.
After the gorilla trek drive to Gisenyi on the shoes of lake Kivu (110 km about 2 hours drive) arriving in the afternoon. The Gisenyi beaches offer a remarkable evening experience like swimming, relaxation and chilling out, water sports along Lake Kivu, boating, hiking and biking around Lake Kivu, coffee tours around Lake Kivu, orphanage visit – Gisenyi and beach visits.
Overnight Accommodation
Luxury Accommodation: Hakuna Matata Lodge, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Belvedere Hotel, Stipp Hotel Gisenyi
Mid Range Accommodation: Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel, Mostej Hotel, Best Choice Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Dian Fossey Hotel, Ubumwe Hotel, Blessington Motel, La Corniche Motel
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Volcanoes National Park – Kigali
After a relaxed breakfast, embark on the drive to Kigali city 158 km (about 4 hours’ drive) passing through the scenic country side.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch}
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What to Wear And Take On Your Gorilla Trek |
* T-shirt
* Hat with brim
*Thick trousers
* Long-sleeved top
* Warm fleece/ jumper
*Thick wool socks (and gaiters preferably)
* Garden gloves to aid scrambling up banks
* Strong lightweight, water-proof walking boots
And Carry a Small Rucksack With:
* Water
* Pack lunch and snacks
* Light-weight rain Mac/ poncho
* Binoculars, camera/ video camera with spare battery, memory cards or film
* A sealed plastic bag around camera/ lenses will help keep them dry on the trek
* Walking sticks are available at the Park headquarters and porters can also be hired
* Pockets are useful for valuables and spare camera batteries/ lenses etc as all other equipment must be left with porters approximately 200 meters away from the gorilla groups
Booking & Reservations for 3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes Lake Kivu Safari from Kigali Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 780-242-711
Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com