3-Days Gorilla Trekking Tour of Rwanda

Rwanda is home to nearly 40% of the remaining Mountain Gorilla population in the world. The country is also blessed with magnificent scenery complemented by the Virunga Mountain ranges. The tour focuses on Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park and also offers an opportunity for a city tour in the capital Kigali.

Tour Summary

You’ll go to Rwanda

You’ll visit Kigali & Volcanoes NP

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Things to Consider

Mid-range tour

Private tour

Can start any day

Can be customized

Suitable for solo travelers

Min age of 16 years

Activities & Transportation

Activities: gorilla trekking

Game drives: pop-up roof vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof vehicle

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

$1700 up (USD)

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Rates

	Solo 1 room	2 people 1 room	3 people 2 rooms	4 people 2 rooms	5 people 3 rooms	6 people 3 rooms	7+ people
Jan 1, 2019– Mar 31,2019	$1900	$1500	$1350	$1150	$1100	$1000	Get Quote
Apr 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019	$1800	$1400	$1250	$1050	$1000	$1000	Get Quote
Jun 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2019	$2000	$1600	$1450	$1250	$1200	$1100	Get Quote
Nov 1, 2019 – Dec 15, 2019	$1900	$1500	$1350	$1150	$1100	$1000	Get Quote
Dec 16 2019 – Dec 31, 2019	$2000	$1600	$1450	$1250	$1200	$1100	Get Quote

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US Dollars (USD).
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
The Volcanoes area is located at an altitude of over 2,400 meters above sea level.
It is extremely chilly in the early mornings and evenings – warm clothing is therefore necessary.
While trekking, it can rain unexpectedly – it is necessary therefore to have:
• Water-proof clothing (jacket, with hood + trousers);
• Waterproof Zip-Lock bags for Cameras/Film/Passports/Money, e.t.c.;
• Hand Gloves (warm and water-proof), to keep hands off from rain and dripping vegetation;
as well as protect from stinging nettles;
• Hiking boots – with good mud-grip are most appropriate, especially in wet weather;
• Gaiters – to protect your trek trouser legs and boots against mud/wetness;
• Any valuables (carried on the person and not necessary during the trek).

Inclusions

Included

Kigali Airport Arrival & Departure transfers & assistance ;
Private Transport in 4×4 Safari Land-cruiser.
Services of English/French-Speaking Driver-Guides.
Emergency Air Evacuation Cover (excludes hospitalization and medical bills).
Bottled Drinking Water during the safari (in the vehicle) and while trekking.
All taxes on the services quoted above.

Excluded

Gorilla trek permits.US$1,500 Per Person Per trek.
Any accommodation in Kigali.
Meals and beverages, other than specified.
Any other sight-seeing activities or accommodation, other than indicated.
International, regional and local Airfares + Airport taxes.
Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.
Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls, e.t.c.
Personal and baggage insurance.
Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.

Jan 1, 2019– Mar 31,2019

Solo-(1 room ): $1900
2 people-(1 room):$1500
3 people-(2 rooms):$1350
4 people-(2 rooms):$1150
5people-(3 rooms):$1100
6 people-(3 rooms):$1000
7+ people :Get Quote

Apr 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019

Apr 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019

Solo-(1 room ): $1800
2 people-(1 room):$1400
3 people-(2 rooms):$1250
4 people-(2 rooms):$1050
5people-(3 rooms):$1000
6 people-(3 rooms):$1000
7+ people :Get Quote

Jun 1, 2019 - Oct 31, 2019

Jun 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2019

Solo-(1 room ): $2000
2 people-(1 room):$1600
3 people-(2 rooms):$1450
4 people-(2 rooms):$1250
5people-(3 rooms):$1200
6 people-(3 rooms):$1100
7+ people :Get Quote

Nov 1, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019

Nov 1, 2019 – Dec 15, 2019

Solo-(1 room ):$1900
2 people-(1 room):$1500
3 people-(2 rooms):$1350
4 people-(2 rooms):$1150
5people-(3 rooms):$1100
6 people-(3 rooms):$1000
7+ people :Get Quote

Dec 16 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Dec 16 2019 – Dec 31, 2019

Solo-(1 room ):$2000
2 people-(1 room):$1600
3 people-(2 rooms):$1450
4 people-(2 rooms):$1250
5people-(3 rooms):$1200
6 people-(3 rooms):$1100
7+ people :Get Quote

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US Dollars (USD).
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
The Volcanoes area is located at an altitude of over 2,400 meters above sea level.
It is extremely chilly in the early mornings and evenings – warm clothing is therefore necessary.
While trekking, it can rain unexpectedly – it is necessary therefore to have:
• Water-proof clothing (jacket, with hood + trousers);
• Waterproof Zip-Lock bags for Cameras/Film/Passports/Money, e.t.c.;
• Hand Gloves (warm and water-proof), to keep hands off from rain and dripping vegetation;
as well as protect from stinging nettles;
• Hiking boots – with good mud-grip are most appropriate, especially in wet weather;
• Gaiters – to protect your trek trouser legs and boots against mud/wetness;
• Any valuables (carried on the person and not necessary during the trek).

Inclusions

Included

Kigali Airport Arrival & Departure transfers & assistance ;
Private Transport in 4×4 Safari Land-cruiser.
Services of English/French-Speaking Driver-Guides.
Emergency Air Evacuation Cover (excludes hospitalization and medical bills).
Bottled Drinking Water during the safari (in the vehicle) and while trekking.
All taxes on the services quoted above.

Excluded

Gorilla trek permits.US$1,500 Per Person Per trek.
Any accommodation in Kigali.
Meals and beverages, other than specified.
Any other sight-seeing activities or accommodation, other than indicated.
International, regional and local Airfares + Airport taxes.
Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.
Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls, e.t.c.
Personal and baggage insurance.
Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.

Arrival

You’ll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost

Day 1 – Arrival in Kigali

Morning hours, arrival into Kigali; Meet & Greet Services, followed by airport(Hotel) transfer.
Then, embark on orientation tour of Kigali City, including a visit of the Genocide Memorial Centre & Liberation Museum (at the Parliament Buidings);
Lunch at Hotel Mille Collines (of the ‘Film Hotel Ruanda, in regard to the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsis).
Afternoon, drive north – to the Volcanoes National Park .

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in or near the park

Meals & Drinks:

- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 -Mountain Gorilla Trek

Morning, enjoy the ultimate adventure – Mountain Gorilla Trek in the volcanoes forest.
Freshen-up + lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon, at leisure – with opportunity for optional activity, such as: Cultural Village Visit/Twin Lakes Visit/Visit the Local Market-Town
Evening at leisure at your lodge, with dinner included.

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in or near the park

Meals & Drinks:

- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 -Golden Monkeys Trek

Morning, enjoy the Golden Monkeys Trek – trekking the only other member of the primate species resident in the volcanoes forest.
Freshen-up + lunch at the lodge, followed by check-out.
Afternoon, drive back to Kigali – with drop-off at Kigali International Airport.