Visit Parc National des Volcanoes

Duration

4 Days

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What's included

Parc National des Volcanoes located in the north of Rwanda where about 300 mountain gorillas live. There are Ten habituated gorilla families – each of the groups allows up to 8 participants per day. You can track gorillas, climb the Visoke volcano, track the golden monkeys or visit the Karisoke Research Centre, which Dian Fossey the famous primatologist set up, or visit local villages. The Parc National des Volcans (PNV) is part of the Virunga Conservation Area and covers more than 125 km². Kigali City tour: the colorful markets, genocide memorials and craft centers are the main areas of interest. In Rwanda you will find all over the country Memorials to remember the genocide of 1994. The most important Genocide Memorials are those of Kigali (Gisozi) where the history of the genocide is explained. A visit to the genocide memorial is for most visitors an emotional event.

4 Days Rwanda Gorillas	2 Pax US $ PP	3 Pax US $ PP	4 Pax US $ PP	5 Pax US $ PP	6 Pax US $ PP
High Lodge Facility	1717	1667	1446	1458	1338
Mid Lodge Facility	1468	11345	1169	1154	1060
Budget Facility	1238	1060	938	891	831

Included in the Safari package

Airport transfers
Accommodation on Full Board basis
Transportation in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with driver/ guide
1 Litter of mineral water per person per day.
Golden Monkey trekking
Service of airport representative
Kigali City tour
Emergency Evacuation Medical Insurance (AMREF)

Excuded

1 PNV gorilla permit per person (USD 1500 per person)
Drinks and Visa
Travel Iinsurance
Laundry
Tips and all personal expenses

Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four

Day One

Arrival Kigali - Parc Volcanoes

Arrive at Kanombe (Kigali) airport. Meet and greet before transferring to Kigali City. Drive the three hours North of Kigali to Kinigi through Ruhengere. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known. [Approximate driving time: 3 hours] | Overnight and dinner at Gorilla Nest Lodge (High end facility), Le’ Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Kinigi Guest House (Budget facility) (Lunch, Dinner).

Day Two

Parc National des Volcanoes: Gorilla Trekking

Transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters to track gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. Gorilla tracking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, arduous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming face to face with the great primates is well worth the effort | Overnight and dinner at Gorilla Nest Lodge (High end facility), Le’ Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Kinigi Guest House (Budget facility) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day Three

In Parc National des Volcanoes

In Parc National des Volcanoes track the golden monkeys. After the trekking, lunch at Ruhengere and transfer to Kigali. On your way to Kigali, several stops will be made to admire the scenery. Rwanda is the country with over thousand hills! [Approximate driving time: 3 hours] | Overnight and dinner at Kigali Serena Hotel (High end facility) or Hotel Chez Lando (Mid Lodge facility) or Okapi Hotel (Budget facility) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day Four

City tour and fly out

Moring Kigali City tour. This includes a visit to a genocide memorial. Traditional crafts can be bought. Transfer to airport for your flight. [Approximate driving time: 30mins] (Breakfast and Lunch) End of service.

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