Summary
Volcanoes national park is the habitat to the highest number of mountain gorillas in the Virunga Conservation area. Besides gorillas, Volcanoes National park is a home for golden monkeys, a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects among other creatures which together make a diversified tourist destination.
Package Includes
Price Includes: • All meals as specified in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary • All ground transportation and transfers as indicated, which are inclusive of fuel • Activities as indicated in the itinerary • Ranger guide fees • Park, conservation and community bed night fees • Gorilla Tracking permit. . Professional Driver Guide.
Package Excludes
Price Excludes: • International flights and applicable airport departure taxes • All passport and visa fees (Visa: US$ 50 per person for entry into Rwanda – easily obtainable at the Airport) • Meals not specified (including lunch and other meal stops between properties on overland sectors) • Liquor and premium drinks • Items of a personal nature: fax, telephone, etc. • Gratuities for guide/driver/hotel staff • Any extras and additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary • Travel/medical insurance • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control. • All statutory increases beyond our control.
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Hiking
- Wilderness Trail
- Wildlife Photography
- Bird Watching
Places
- Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage throughout
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport - Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Activities Included
CultureArrival in Kigali. On arrival client will be met by a driver and private vehicle and transfer to Volcanoes NP and check into Lodge. The roads are good and the journey to Ruhengeri will take approximately 2 - 4 hours. On arrival a late lunch will be served in the main lodge, with its scenic vistas of the Virunga Volcanoes, of the Volcanoes National Park. Afternoon at leisure to settle in and acclimatize and perhaps an afternoon guided bird/community walk.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Volcanoes National Park, Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 2Day 2: Gorilla Tracking and Evening Culture tour
Activities Included
Animal Tracking General Photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Bird Watching CultureAfter breakfast, we head for Volcanoes National Park headquarters again, where the briefing on gorilla trekking begins at 7H00. At 08H00 it starts. They are assigned on site to 8 different gorilla families, which are visited by different trekking tours (classification on the spot according to fitness degree). The Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range and is home to the rare mountain gorilla. After you have found the gorillas, you have an hour with the remarkably peaceful gorillas. and in the evening, we visit the Gorilla Guardians village where you will learn the way of life in Rwanda and then back to the lodge. Overnight at Igangi Park View Lodge Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Volcanoes National Park, Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Day 3Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali - Visit the Genocide Memorial - Connect with international flight
Activities Included
General Photography Township tour CultureAfter a luxurious breakfast at the lodge, transfer back to Kigali where you will go on for a visit to the genocide museum, this will be for like -/+4 hours depending on your flight details have lunch and then transfer you to the airport for your international flight.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com***There is a minimum age limit for gorilla tracking which is strictly 15 years. https://www.visarwanda.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA6vXwBRBKEiwAYE7iSzCxPsCnusvwk7IEI52iiL2L8Hg4AisxilU9smfUdQ0qUII_elo6hBoC7gMQAvD_BwE https://www.passporthealthusa.com/destination-advice/rwanda/