6-Day Gorilla Trekking and Karisimbi Hike

6-Day Gorilla Trekking and Karisimbi Hike

$2,632 (Per Adult)

$439 (Per Adult) / Day

(Includes)

  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Accomodation
  • Sightseeing

Duration6 day(s)

LocationRwanda

Start Pointkigali

End Pointkigali

AvailabilityMar 10 , 2020 to Dec 31 , 2020

Summary

Enjoy Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and a 2 days hike on Karisimbi. Rising at an elevation of about 4507m above sea level is MT. Karisimbi, a stratovolcano which is the highest of the eight major volcanoes of the Virunga field and the 5th highest in Africa.

Activities

  • Animal Tracking
  • Bird Photography
  • Boat Cruise
  • Camping
  • Game Walk
  • General Photography
  • Hiking
  • Landscape photography
  • Party
  • Scenic Drive
  • Wilderness Trail
  • Wildlife Photography
  • Game drive
  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Photo-safari

Places

  • Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial, Rwanda

Physical Condition

  • Sportive

Connectivity

  • No WiFi but good phone coverage

Day-by-day Description

Day 1Arrival in Kigali

Activities Included

Animal Tracking Bird Photography Township tour Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Culture

On early morning arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be welcomed by your guide who will transfer you to Kisoro in Uganda. Enjoy spectacular views of the hilly countryside and winding roads on your way to your accommodation. Main Destination: Kisoro (Uganda) Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Mutanda Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer
Day 2Drive to Mgahinga for Gorilla trekking

Activities Included

Animal Tracking Bird Photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Culture Photo-safari

This morning you will get up very early and drive to Mgahinga National Park for gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours, but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Uganda) Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Mutanda Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer
Day 3Drive to Volcanoes national park

Activities Included

Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Scenic Drive Township tour Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safari

After breakfast, depart for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The journey goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) Accommodation: Davinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Mutanda Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4Hike Mount Karisimbi

Activities Included

Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping General Photography Landscape photography Township tour Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safari

After breakfast, transfer to the Park office and commence registration and then you will have an introductory talk with your ranger, who will accompany you during the 2 days. The Karisimbi is the highest mountain of the Virunga mountain range and its ascent to the camp takes about 6 hours. A hike in the Volcanoes National Park is not ordinary, it offers special insights into the flora and fauna. Primates such as monkeys and gorillas, but also exotic plants and a variety of bird species are located here. If you're lucky, you'll see Colobus and Gold Apes on your tour. Overnight at about 3600 meters in the tent. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) Accommodation: Budget camping In or near Lake Mutanda Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer
Day 5Descend Mountain Karisimbi

Activities Included

Bird Photography Landscape photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Culture Photo-safari

Get up early and climb to the top of Karisimbi, which at 4705 m is Rwanda's highest mountain. The hike takes about 4 hours to the top of this sometimes snow covered volcano. At sunrise you have a fantastic panorama over the Volcanoes National Park and across to the DR Congo with the Virunga National Park. On clear days, the view from the summit, both on the Rwandan and Congolese sides, is spectacular and gives you a fantastic view of the active volcanoes Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira in the distance. Main Destination: Musanze (Rwanda) Accommodation: Davinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Mutanda Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer
Day 6Drive to Kigali and departure

Today, you will drive to Kigali town, visit the genocide museum as well as have a short city Tour of the capital city (Time allowing). You will depart for the Airport and take your flight back home. Main Destination: Kigali International Airport (Rwanda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Included Park fees (For non-residents) Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident) 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 Roundtrip airport transfer Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section) Drinking water (On all days) Excluded International flights (From/to home) Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day) Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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Destination

Rwanda