4 days Rwanda, Gorilla Trekking, Rwanda

Rwanda Gorilla Trek Safari

# Gorilla tracking
# Parcs de Volcans
# Witness a gorilla family
# Learn about the region's history


Rwanda's Parcs de Volcans is considerably more dramatic and infinitely more beautiful than the slivers of rain forest available for gorilla tracking in Uganda. There are also many more gorillas here, and the research has continued continuously for a much longer period. The return to true mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda marks a turning point for the country, and a welcome reopening for adventure touring. Experience these amazing creatures up close!

Day 1: Kigali, Rwanda

On arrival, you'll be met and taken to the Intercontinental Hotel. For those arriving early, sightseeing is available, including a city tour and countryside trip to the Genocide Memorial.

Day 2: Parcs de Volcans, Rwanda

This morning you travel to the Parcs de Volcans. It becomes immediately clear why early settlers called this the Switzerland of Africa. Almost the entire country is 5 - 7 thousand feet high, and incredibly lush. Where there aren't huge indigenous forests, there are enormous tea plantations and other types of farming.

You will drive over good roads where you will arrive at your lodge, hotel or tented camp before noon. Lunch is served before an afternoon of varied activities. There are walks in the area, as well as visits that can be arranged to nearby villages, markets and research facilities, such as the Karisoke Veterinary Post. Then, dinner and overnight at your choice of accommodations.
Accommodation choices:

Gorilla's Nest Lodge is a modest tourist-class facility with simple rooms and a modest restaurant. The lodge is located in a forest near the little village of Kinigi. It is the nearest to the national park, resulting in less than a 20 minute drive to the area where the trekking begins.

The Kivu Sun Hotel is a lovely, first-class resort hotel spectacularly located on the shores of Lake Kivu with striking views of the distant volcanoes. The hotel is located in the bustling town of Gisenyi on the border with the Congo. The drive to the national park is around 80 - 90 minutes over good roads.

Virunga Lodge is an exclusive, luxury 'Bush Home' located on a spectacular hill overlooking the Virguna Mountains, providing outstanding comforts in a breath-taking setting. The drive to the national park is just over an hour.

Day 3 Gorilla trekking - Kigali, Rwanda
There are currently 30 permits issued daily for 5 different Gorilla families on 3 of the park's 7 volcanoes. At the forest's edge each morning around 7am, park rangers assemble these 30 enthusiastic travellers and instructs them regarding .
 

3 Days GORILLA TREKKING RWANDA


GORILLA SAFARI ITINERARY

Day One: Arrival at Kigali airport for your gorilla safari tour, meet and greet . Time allowing, we will visit Gisozi´s Genocide Memorial, and the crafts village. After lunch we will proceed to Ruhengeri and Kinigi, the HQ of Volcanoes NP, home of the endangered mountain gorilla. It is a 2 ˝ -hour drive through a stunning scenary of lush green hills and valleys ( Rwanda is known as “Land of a Thousand Hills”) until we reach the base of Sabinyo mountain, home to the Mountain Gorilla. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla´s Nest or Asoferwa Kinigi Guest House.

Day Two: After an early morning breakfast, we will be transferred to the national park headquarters to be briefed by the park rangers before departing for the trek in search for the Great Mountain Gorillas. The excursion in a thick rainforest and the interaction with the mountain gorilla/ape, gives a wonderful experience in life. We will have lunch after returning from the hike to the hotel. In the afternoon we will depart to Kigali . Dinner at the hotel or a restaurant. Overnight at Hotel des Collines (room facing pool) or Hotel Chez Lando.

Day Three: Breakfast before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight at the end of your Gorilla Tracking Tour.

Note: Time allowing (in case it was not possible on day of arrival), we will visit Gisozi´s Genocide Memorial, and the crafts village. Depart on your international flight, or

Additional Days

Optional extra night in Kigali in the event that the international flights do not depart on time.

Optional extra days for Gorilla Tracking can be accommodated

4 day Bwindi National Park Gorilla Trek, Uganda
Bwindi National Park Gorilla Trek
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Summary of this 4 day Bwindi National Park Gorilla Trek:


# Accommodation: Safari Camp
# Activities: Gorilla Tracking
# Destinations: Bwindi National Park, Entebbe or Kampala

What you can expect from the 4 day Bwindi National Park Gorilla Trek

You will drive from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi National Park where you will be accommodated in a safari camp. From here you will head out trekking the Gorillas.

Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi, Uganda

Your exciting Gorilla viewing tour starts with a drive from Entebbe or Kampala to the Bwindi National Park, with lunch en route at Mbarara. Dinner and overnight at a camp.

Days 2 & 3: Bwindi, Uganda

You spend an exhilarating 2 days Gorilla trekking through the forests of Bwindi. Overnight at a camp with all meals included.

Day 4: Bwindi/Kampala, Uganda

Your morning starts with a drive back to Entebbe or Kampala, with lunch en route, arriving in the town just before dusk, where your tour ends.

Included:

# Accommodation as per itinerary
# Transport in tourist built micro-buses
# Services of an English speaking tour guide/driver
# Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as per itinerary
# All Government taxes and levies
# Gorilla permits

Not Included:

# All items of a personal nature e.g. telephone calls
# Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodge, camp staff and tour guide/driver
# Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
# Any local or international flights or departure taxes
# Laundry services
# Any other item not specified in itinerary
# Holiday supplements over Christmas and New Year

4 days Rwanda, Gorilla Trekking, Rwanda

Rwanda Gorilla Trek Safari

# Gorilla tracking
# Parcs de Volcans
# Witness a gorilla family
# Learn about the region's history


Rwanda's Parcs de Volcans is considerably more dramatic and infinitely more beautiful than the slivers of rain forest available for gorilla tracking in Uganda. There are also many more gorillas here, and the research has continued continuously for a much longer period. The return to true mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda marks a turning point for the country, and a welcome reopening for adventure touring. Experience these amazing creatures up close!

Day 1: Kigali, Rwanda

On arrival, you'll be met and taken to the Intercontinental Hotel. For those arriving early, sightseeing is available, including a city tour and countryside trip to the Genocide Memorial.

Day 2: Parcs de Volcans, Rwanda

This morning you travel to the Parcs de Volcans. It becomes immediately clear why early settlers called this the Switzerland of Africa. Almost the entire country is 5 - 7 thousand feet high, and incredibly lush. Where there aren't huge indigenous forests, there are enormous tea plantations and other types of farming.

You will drive over good roads where you will arrive at your lodge, hotel or tented camp before noon. Lunch is served before an afternoon of varied activities. There are walks in the area, as well as visits that can be arranged to nearby villages, markets and research facilities, such as the Karisoke Veterinary Post. Then, dinner and overnight at your choice of accommodations.
Accommodation choices:

Gorilla's Nest Lodge is a modest tourist-class facility with simple rooms and a modest restaurant. The lodge is located in a forest near the little village of Kinigi. It is the nearest to the national park, resulting in less than a 20 minute drive to the area where the trekking begins.

The Kivu Sun Hotel is a lovely, first-class resort hotel spectacularly located on the shores of Lake Kivu with striking views of the distant volcanoes. The hotel is located in the bustling town of Gisenyi on the border with the Congo. The drive to the national park is around 80 - 90 minutes over good roads.

Virunga Lodge is an exclusive, luxury 'Bush Home' located on a spectacular hill overlooking the Virguna Mountains, providing outstanding comforts in a breath-taking setting. The drive to the national park is just over an hour.

Day 3 Gorilla trekking - Kigali, Rwanda
There are currently 30 permits issued daily for 5 different Gorilla families on 3 of the park's 7 volcanoes. At the forest's edge each morning around 7am, park rangers assemble these 30 enthusiastic travellers and instructs them regarding .
 

GORILLA TREKKING RWANDA


GORILLA SAFARI ITINERARY

Day One: Arrival at Kigali airport for your gorilla safari tour, meet and greet . Time allowing, we will visit Gisozi´s Genocide Memorial, and the crafts village. After lunch we will proceed to Ruhengeri and Kinigi, the HQ of Volcanoes NP, home of the endangered mountain gorilla. It is a 2 ˝ -hour drive through a stunning scenary of lush green hills and valleys ( Rwanda is known as “Land of a Thousand Hills”) until we reach the base of Sabinyo mountain, home to the Mountain Gorilla. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla´s Nest or Asoferwa Kinigi Guest House.

Day Two: After an early morning breakfast, we will be transferred to the national park headquarters to be briefed by the park rangers before departing for the trek in search for the Great Mountain Gorillas. The excursion in a thick rainforest and the interaction with the mountain gorilla/ape, gives a wonderful experience in life. We will have lunch after returning from the hike to the hotel. In the afternoon we will depart to Kigali . Dinner at the hotel or a restaurant. Overnight at Hotel des Collines (room facing pool) or Hotel Chez Lando.

Day Three: Breakfast before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight at the end of your Gorilla Tracking Tour.

Note: Time allowing (in case it was not possible on day of arrival), we will visit Gisozi´s Genocide Memorial, and the crafts village. Depart on your international flight, or

Additional Days

Optional extra night in Kigali in the event that the international flights do not depart on time.

Optional extra days for Gorilla Tracking can be accommodated

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An African or Kenya safari is an amazing travel experience. The diverse wildlife and stunning scenery make Kenya and East Africa the perfect safari locations.

As local, African safari operators, we offer you the best holidays with quality,
value for money and personal service.

We also customize our safaris and offer options, such as adventure travel, luxury tours and beach holidays. See our Kenyan and East Africa safari list below, as well as our Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidays.

African Safari Selection
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Kenya wildlife safaris

Masai Mara Safari
A 3 day safari lodge to Masai Mara, one of the most famous national parks in the world, with an abundance of wildlife. Accommodation in luxury lodges which have facilites such as swimming pools. The  Kenya Safaris: can be combined with an African beach vacation if you will be interested to see the beautiful white sand beaches in Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi, Watamu or the Tanzania Island - Zanzibar

Africa Offers
Africa is an immensely rewarding place to travel to, thanks to unspoilt natural surroundings, such as the wildlife and vegetation, and the spectacular landscapes When on safari, you may see everything from snow capped mountains to forests and
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Safari in Africa
Safaris began in Kenya and Tanzania and these are the best destinations for a safari. A Kenya safari offers amazing diversity and superb wildlife viewing. Rift Valley, is a good location too, known as for the scenery and rich wildlife in natural surroundings.

A safari in Africa is in some ways like an expedition - exciting and adventurous, but requiring careful thought and planning , which is what we, as locally based tour operators, are there for.. however you must plan for a leisurely pace of travel to truly enjoy your tour - so whether you have 3 days or 30, make sure you do not plan for too much in your travel.

Most of your safari will be in the " bush ", but this does not mean your travel will involve "roughing it" - you can have all the luxury you want ! Africa is home to many internationally reputed hotels and lodges luxury tented camps, with well appointed rooms, excellent cuisine and deluxe facilities such as bars and swimming pools. You can also fly between most places during your luxury safari.

Africa Safari Planner : See our safari planning guide, to help with the basics of designing your trip, be it Kenya travel ,a Tanzania safari , beach vacation in Mombasa or Zanzibar or an Uganda Gorilla Trek adventure holiday.

3 Days Masai Mara Lodge/ Camping Safari
Masai Mara, Kenya
This famous wildlife park is a top safari location, and one of the natural wonders
of the world, being the site of the annual wildebeest migration..

3 Days Amboseli Lodge/ Camping Safari or Tsavo Safari to Mombasa
Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's oldest park, is located near the Kenya and
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The park is known for its wildlife, especially it's prolific elephant population.  Amboseli also hosts the big cats, herbivores and numerous bird species including
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3 Days Samburu Lodge/ Camping Safari

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5 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration

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African Safari offers you a chance to experience a natural world unchanged by the
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Guides
At Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking / Climbing Safaris we use local guides whenever possible. We believe that local guides have that extra bit of knowledge which can make a good safari into a great safari. Through using local guides / porters we also adhere to our responsible travel policy in contributing to the local economy through tourism.Terms and conditions for special offers.
The special discounted packages require a minimum of 4 passengers in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. However prices are subject to change if the persons are less than 4.

The price given includes ground transportation with driver /guide, all activities mentioned in the itinerary, 1 gorilla permit per person, accommodation and meals. Prices exclude tips, souvenirs, all beverages and items of personal nature.

Tours that are not quoted on our website can be offered on our guests’ request.

Please note that these tour programs begin an end in Kampala however, accommodation in Kampala /Entebbe and airport transfers can be handled on request.

If none of the gorilla trekking safaris meets your requirements, we are happy to offer you a safari to Bwindi of your preference to see to gorillas at a time you can manage. Contact Us

A gorilla is the largest living primate. Half of the world's population of Mountain Gorillas are found in Uganda.

A gorilla is a ground dwelling omnivore animal and largely dwells in the forest. An example of such forest is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.

There are 3 classifications of Gorilla. That is the Western Lowland Gorilla, the Eastern Lowland and the Mountain Gorilla or Gorilla Berengei Berengei. All these gorillas are endangered due to poaching, habitat destruction and trade in bush meat.

Gorillas move in groups led by the male gorilla, the Silverback. Silver back is about 12 years of age or more with silver hair on his back. Its resposible for the entire movement of the troop, decision making and safety.

The two homes of mountain gorillas are Bwindi National park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.
In Rwanda, Gorilla tracking is done in Parc de Volcans.

The Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi largely feed on fruits, foliage and epiphytes. the Bwindi gorilla diet is almost the same as that of the Bwindi Chimpanzees.

Gorilla tracking or trekking is the top safari activity of tourists who flock to Uganda. A permit can be obtained and arranged by African Pearl Safaris.

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Gorilla Information

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