25 Feb
Overview
This 5-Day ultimate Gorilla trekking experience features two gorilla trekking excursions in the iconic Volcanoes national park, and a stay at the luxurious Singita lodge designed for unparalleled luxury adventure. experience educational visits at the Kigali genocide memorial and Ellen DeGeneres campus by Dian fossey.
Highlights
- Two Gorilla trekking experiences in Volcanoes National Park
- Kigali genocide memorial visit
- Ellen DeGeneres campus by Dian Fossey visit
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Accommodation in Kigali.
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, enjoy a meet and greet assistance including a Vip lounge reserved for you. From there, transfer to your accommodation in Kigali. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and prepare for your adventure. Accommodation: Hemingways retreat Kigali.
Day 2: Kigali Genocide memorial visit and Transfer to Volcanoes Nationla Park.
After breakfast, you will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant and important site dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. This memorial provides a comprehensive understanding of Rwanda’s history and the events of the genocide. Following the memorial visit, you will embark on a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, once arrived, check in to your accommodation near the park. Accommodation: Singita lodge.
Day 3: First Gorlla trekking experience
Today marks your first gorilla trekking experience. After an early breakfast and a briefing at the park’s headquarters, you will be assigned to a gorilla family and begin your trek into the forest with experienced guides and trackers. Once found, you will spend a magical hour observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, learning about gorilla conservation efforts and the legacy of Dian Fossey. Accommodation: Singita lodge
Day 4: Second Gorilla trekking experience
Enjoy a second opportunity to trek gorillas today. This allows for a different experience, potentially with a different gorilla family or under varying weather conditions, offering unique photographic and observational opportunities. Alternatively, you could opt for a golden monkey trek, depending on your preference and availability. Accommodation: Singita lodge
Day 5: Departure.
After breakfast, you will begin your transfer back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your ultimate gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda.
Included
Not Included
Pricing
- Meet and greet assistance on arrival and departure.
- Gorilla trekking Permit.
- Ground transportation in 4 x 4 SUV / Pop-up Open Roof Safari Vehicle.
- Audio guide device at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
- Emergency evacuation Insurance.
- Accommodation on full board basis.
- All activities included.
- All taxes included.
- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Luxury alcoholic drinks.
- Visa fees.
- Gifts and souvenirs.
- Tips for local guides and staff.
- 2 People: $19,818 per person sharing
- 4 People: $19,218 per person sharing
- 6 People: $18,818 per person sharing
