5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
Our 5 days Rwanda gorilla safaris gives you an opportunity to go in Rwanda and explore a lot the country does have within its boundaries and among them are the endangered mountain gorillas found in volcanoes national park which is situated North west part of the country. you will also get the opportunity to see the golden monkey species and also Diana Fossey – a legendary primatologist who was murdered in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in volcanoes National Park
Day 3: optional second gorilla trekking and later go for golden monkey tracking
Day 4: Visit Diana Fossey’s grave
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali, city tour and fly out
Detailed Itinerary
The trip starts and ends at the airport.
Arranging your accommodation before and after the safari comes at an extra cost.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival, you will be picked from the airport by our English-speaking driver who will transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. While here, you will check in to your lodge, have dinner and then rest.
Accommodation options
Five volcanoes boutique hotel
Mountain Gorilla view lodge
Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Meal plan
Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
You will wake up early in the morning, have yourself breakfast and later our driver will drive you to the park offices for briefing on the guidelines to follow while doing gorilla trekking doing and on spotting the endangered gorillas in their natural habitat.
Later you will be led into the tropical rainforest in search of gorillas by well-trained rangers and guides. While here, you will get to see other species found within the park like birds, butterflies, insects and very many others.
On spotting mountain gorillas, you will be given upto an hour to observe their behavior, take pictures and after 1hr of interacting and having this once in a lifetime opportunity, you will be led back to the park offices where you will get a certificate indicating you did take part in gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Our driver will also be on stand by to take you back to your lodge where you will have your lunch and dinner.
Accommodation options
Five volcanoes boutique hotel
Mountain Gorilla view lodge
Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Optional second gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking
Nothing is as satisfying as getting to see man’s closest relative – mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Your second gorilla trekking tour gives you an opportunity to see a completely different gorilla family found within Volcanoes National Park.
Different gorilla families have different characteristics and this second tour gives you a chance to explore and understand these gorillas fully. The procedures for this particular activity are the same as the previous day of gorilla trekking.
You will as well get the opportunity to see to go golden monkey tracking. Volcanoes national park remains one of the few places in Africa where you will be able to see these species. Enjoy lunch in the wild and later head to your lodge for dinner and resting.
Accommodation options
Five volcanoes boutique hotel
Mountain Gorilla view lodge
Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Meal plan
Breakast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Visit Diana Fossey’s grave
A visit to Dianna Fossey’s grave is what every traveler on a gorilla trekking trip has to engage in as it gives you a brief background of conservation projects of the endangered mountain gorillas. Diana fossey was a great primatologist and conservationist whose conservation efforts are still appreciated. She had lived with the gorillas for some good time and understood their behaviors.
From here, you will head back to your lodge for dinner and resting
Accommodation options
Five volcanoes boutique hotel
Mountain Gorilla view lodge
Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Meal plan
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali – city tour and fly out
After having your breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and our driver will take you back to Kigali. While in Kigali, you will be able to visit the Kigali genocide memorial center where you will get to see the names of many thousands of people who succumbed to the 1994 Rwanda genocides displayed on the walls, some of the photos of the deceased and other belongings like cloth, shoes and many others. You can as well visit the museum especially those where the two former presidents of the country reside.
You will later be transferred to the airport where for those flying out or dropped at your preferred destination within the city. And this will mark the end of the tour.
5 Days Rwanda gorilla safaris includes
- Ground transport with fuel inclusive
- English-Speaking driver
- Gorilla habituation permit
- Drinking water within the Vehicle
- Accommodation
- All meals
5 Days Rwanda gorilla safaris exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Personal purchases
- Air fares
- Telephone calls
- Tips
What to pack for this 5 Days Rwanda gorilla safaris
- Drinking water
- Gardening gloves
- Long sleeved shirts
- Waterproof backpack
- Water proof hiking shoes
- Long trousers and stockings
- Waterproof camera