BURUNDI ACCESS TOURS & SAFARIS

Rwanda Gorilla Safari – 4 Days Gorilla Safari in Rwanda

This is a 4 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 780 mountain gorillas in the world is a wonderful and memorable experience. It offers you an opportunity to track gorillas two times.

Parc Nationale des Volcanoes in Rwanda has ten 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 Fossey tombs or visit the endangered golden monkey.

Day 1: ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

you are met on arrival at the airport by the safari guide and then transfer to Kigali. You get briefed about your safari and then after lunch leave for Parc Nationale des Volcanoes. The journey to the north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes; sometimes five peaks can be seen. Overnight and dinner at Volcanoes Bamboo Lodge (FB).

Day 2: GORILLA TRACKING IN VOLCANOES PARK

Early morning go gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a wonderful experience. In case you are lucky; you can 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 Volcanoes Bamboo Lodge (FB).

Day 3: GORILLA TRACKING AND COMMUNITY TOUR

Wake up and have breakfast, then you go 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. A Overnight and dinner at Volcanoes Bamboo Lodge (FB).

Day 4: KIGALI CITY TOUR AND RETURN HOME

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

End of Tour

Include:

Accommodation full board, *fuel, transportation with English speaking guide, Park Entrances, mineral water, Launch cruise fees …all activities described in the itinerary.

Exclude:

Travel Cover, tips, alcoholic beverages, and items of a personal nature, any items not mentioned.

CONTACT INFORMATION

BURUNDI ACCESS, Contact: Mr Augustine Ndikuriyo

Avenue du Lac Tanganyika, Galerie Menya Media Bujumbura-Burundi

Tel +257 78 283 273 +257 79 560 063

E-mail: augustine@burundiaccess.com info@burundiaccess.com