3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari

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$2,506.00

Mountain gorillas survive of vegetation as their daily food, which comprises of leaves, buds, shoots, fruits, bedstraw, celery, stinging nettles and flowers among others. The young gorilla babies survive of their mother’s breastfeeding milk rill the age of three after which they start feeding on vegetation just like the grown family members. Unlike other animal species, mountain gorillas do not drink water but only survive on the waters within the vegetation they eat.

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All about the 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari.

Mountain gorillas survive of vegetation as their daily food, which comprises of leaves, buds, shoots, fruits, bedstraw, celery, stinging nettles and flowers among others. The young gorilla babies survive of their mother’s breastfeeding milk rill the age of three after which they start feeding on vegetation just like the grown family members. Unlike other animal species, mountain gorillas do not drink water but only survive on the waters within the vegetation they eat.

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla Permits
  • Chimpanzee Permits
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

  1. Day1 Kigali

    The arrival of your flight into Kigali International Airport (TBA).
    Transfer to your hotel in the city. Arrive and check-in assistance.
    Tour briefing will take place at the lobby. Dinner will follow at the main hotel restaurant. Overnight stay.

  2. Day 2 Kigali - volcanoes National park

    Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Proceed on a city tour that will include the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Visit the Kigali Art Gallery and Kimironko local market. Lunch will follow at the Khana Kazana Restaurant or similar. Have a leisurely scenic drive to Musanze and Volcanoes National Park.

    Arrive after about two and a half hours and check-in at the lodge, over a glass of welcome drink. The evening is at leisure as you prepare for activities the next day. Dinner and overnight stay.

  3. Day 3 Volcanoes - kigali

    Have an early breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing, We will then transfer you to the trailhead of your guided Gorilla trek that begins at 08h00. Tracking usually takes between 2 to 4 hours depending on the Gorilla group you are visiting.

    Gorilla tracking in Rwanda is often described as life-changing and with good reason. With only an estimated 880 Gorillas left in the world, to see these gentle creatures in their natural habitat is a truly unique moment.

    Return to the lodge after this experience for lunch. Check out, settle extras and set off for Kigali.

    Arrive at the Kigali International Airport.
    Bid farewell to your driver-guide and proceed to check-in for your outbound flight.
    End of tour.

Hotels, Tea Houses and Lodges

Moderate Accommodation
Moderate Hotels or Accommodations are majorly standard lodges/hotels which you can group into 3-star hotels. They have self-contained rooms, with hot running water on a daily basis. The food served is made by excellent and experienced Chefs. The Lodges cater to all dietary requirements, meaning if you are vegetarian, be rest assured that you will have lunch and dinner. All the moderate hotels in this itinerary are boutique hotels which means that we ensure the tranquility and relaxation that one needs after their trip.

Luxury Accommodation
An experience that is richer than your need is luxury. But this time it might be in the wild.
Luxury accommodations are the hotels or lodges which have five or four star ratings.
Among the luxury accommodations in Uganda is Chobe safari lodge which recently hosted the world’s famous figure, Kim and Kanye West.

Budget Accommodation
Budget Hotels, lodges or accommodations provide minimum amenities and services for a lower price than a regular hotel in the area. they provide clean rooms that are safe and meet the basic needs of a guest. Extra amenities may be available, but for an extra cost.

Budget prices vary depending on the season, destination, the amenities, the quality and the level of service. In general, a hotel that is less than 50 euros is considered a budget hotel. However, most budget hotels have rooms below this price. Most budget hotels fall into the category of 1 – 2 Star Hotels, therefore they provide the respective quality of services and facilities

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Hotel Des Mille Collines

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge