4 Days Rwanda Gorilla safari and Dian Fossey Hike
Rwanda is an angelic country known for its many hills, the winding hills valleys present a very beautiful composition of the state, Mountain…
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Rwanda is an angelic country known for its many hills, the winding hills valleys present a very beautiful composition of the state, Mountain gorillas in Rwanda live within the Virunga Massif, in particular volcanoes national park, these 4 days Rwanda Gorilla safari will lead you to volcanoes national park for Mountain gorilla trekking and hiking to the Dian Fossey tomb, she was an American primatologist who spent her time studying the mountain gorillas, the hike is done in memory of her great work in the forest which protected the mountain gorillas- Gorilla beringei beringei
Itinerary overview
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking
Day 3: Dian Fossey Hike
Day 4: Departure
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National park
Our company representative will welcome you, brief you, depending on arrival time, we will have a mini-city tour in Kigali after which we shall transfer to volcanoes national park, reaching for check-in at the hotel that has been booked for your dinner and staying overnight
Day 2
Gorilla trekking
Gorilla trekking is one activity of a lifetime participating in, o this day we will wake up to early morning breakfast after which go to the park center for briefing before starting the main activity of the day, it is done in groups of eight per gorilla family, the distance of the majestic creatures determines your time on the hike it can be 2 or more hours, you can decide to have the packed lunch returning to the lodge for dinner and staying overnight,
Day 3
Dian Fossey Hike
After having breakfast, we will return to the park center at the Karisoke center to begin your adventurous walk, you will have a chance to spot several animal species especially primates, the primatologist loved mountain gorillas and spent most of her time studying the animals and protecting them, later which we will return to the lodge for dinner and stay overnight
Day 4
Departure
Having relaxed breakfast as you memorize the fun moments of the safari, we embark on our journey back to Kigali, an optional visit to the 1994 Rwanda genocide memorial ground, and Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home
- Gorilla permit
- All ground transportation
- Accommodation as indicated in the Travel plan
- Meals and drinks as indicated
- Conservation and park fees
- Water for highland areas
- Dian Fossey hike permit
- English speaking guide
- Meals and drinks not included in the travel plan
- Gratitude and tips to staff
- Visas and air tickets
- Extra costs incurred as a result of personal delays
- Activities not included
- Alcoholic drinks
