4 days Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Tracking Safari

 Tour Highlights

4 days Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Tracking Safari in Parc National des Volcans (PNV). This is a four day safari which starts and ends in Kigali- Rwanda. One gorilla permit for Parc Nationale des Volcanoes is included in the cost but the other gorilla tracking require other permits to be paid at time of booking. Having a chance to see some of the last remaining 700 mountain gorillas in the world is a wonderful experience. It offers you an opportunity to track gorillas two times. Parc Nationale des Volcanoes in Rwanda has five habituated gorilla families and tracking most groups in the afro-Montane forest usually takes a few hours. You can also climb a volcano, visit the remains of Dian Fosseys' grave or visit the endangered golden monkey.

Tour Code

T.A.T.S R002

Tour Frequency

Daily departures with minimum of 2 pax

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Kigali

Met on arrival at the airport by Taste of Africa Representative and then transfer to Kigali. Safari briefing and then after lunch leave for Parc National des Volcanoes. The journey to the north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes; sometimes five peaks can be seen. Overnight and dinner at Gorilla's Nest / Kinigi Guest House (Full Board).

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Park National Des Volcanoes

Early morning gorillas tracking in Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a wonderful experience. Get to see the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and get back at the lodge in time for a late lunch. Some gorilla families however are more mysterious, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. Overnight and dinner at Gorilla's Nest / Kinigi Guest House (Full Board).

Day 3: Gorilla tracking and community tour

After breakfast, proceed on for gorilla tracking again in Parc National des Volcans, you might have a chance to see what you missed seeing the previous day, this magical experience takes you about an hour and then visit Ross Carr's orphanage, visit the local school and community projects. Overnight and dinner at Gorilla's Nest / Kinigi Guest House (Full Board).

Day 4: City tour and depart

Following breakfast, you will leave for Kigali. Do a City tour including visits to the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops, the Franco-Rwandan cultural centre and the genocide memorial. Have lunch en route and then Transfer to the airport.

Features

Nairobi - Kigali , Gorilla Tracking in Park National Des Volcanoes, City tour  and community tour

Cost Per Person Sharing

 Available on Request

Includes:

·       Accommodation in Rwanda while on Safari on (Full Board).

·       All transportation while on Safari

·        All transfers

·        One Gorilla permit

Excludes:

• All extras
• Visas and departure taxes
• Any additional Gorilla permits
• All flights (regional / International)
• Accommodation before and after the Safari. (can be organized on request)

Validity:

January to December 2010