Key Information:
Tour Duration: 4 day(s)
Destination(s): Rwanda
Specialty Categories: Gorilla Safaris
Season: January - December
Tour Customizable: Yes
Only 720 mountain gorillas still remain in the rainforests covering the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes shared by Congo, Rwanda and 
Uganda. Rwanda has the best accessibility to the mountain gorilla habitat.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Kigali City Tour
Upon your arrival at Kigali airport our company representative will welcome you and transfer you to a pre-arranged hotel. Then our tour guide will take you for a city tour in which you will be able visit the Genocide Memorial Ground and the local handicrafts shops. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Novotel Umubano
Day 2: Parc National Des Volcans – Gorillas Trekking
As early as 0600h wake up for an early breakfast and drive north-west to Ruhengeri. It will take approximately to reach this gorilla town base. Transfer to the edge of Volcano National Park for a briefing from the park ranger before undertaking a gorilla trek in the thick rainforest of the Virunga slopes. Return to the lodge for your late lunch and in the evening you may visit the beautiful twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo.
Dinner and Overnight at Gorillas Nest Lodge (FB)
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
In the morning go and track another gorilla family and later after your lunch transfer to Lake Kivu at the lakeshore town of Kibuye. Kivu is a beautiful vast inland fresh water lake enclosed by the steep, lush green terraced hills that are so characteristic of rural Rwanda. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at Kibuye Guest House. The Guest house is a chalet style hotel on the edge of Lake Kivu with a small beach front perfect for swimming into the clear waters of the lake. Dinner and Overnight at Kibuye Guest House
Day 4: Lake Kivu - Kigali
In the morning enjoy a boat trip on Lake Kivu. You may enjoy swimming at this lake before returning to the lodge for your lunch. After lunch a 2 hour drive will enable you to access Kigali for your flight back to your home country.
Price Includes:
- All airport transfers and assistance
- Transportation in a tourist built 4x4 Land Cruiser
- English speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation on full-board basis as per itinerary
- 2 gorilla permits, Mineral water while tracking
- Porters.
Price Excludes:
- International and regional flights
- Airport taxes
- Visa fees where applicable
- Drinks, tips and all other personal expenses.
