A fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful landlocked country of Rwanda, this journey takes you to visit the endangered mountain gorillas of Rwanda twice, the grave of Dian Fossey and the gorillas with which she worked, and track golden monkeys.
Volcanoes National Park lies in northwestern Rwanda and borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. The national park is known as a haven for the rare and endangered mountain gorilla and golden monkeys
met by Golden Rwanda Safaris driver guide at the Kigali International airport and stop for lunch then after drive to Musanze if time allows you you will visit two twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Start point
Kigali City, Rwanda
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. Return to your hotel for lunch and later maybe Visit Ibyiwacu culture village center then dinner and overnight again at Five Volcanoes Boutique.
After breakfast you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for Golden Monkeys Tracking then after completing your tracks, you will bid your host good bye and depart for Kigali. Take a complementary city tour to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site & Kigali museum. Also engage in last minute shopping in one of the friendliest African capitals, before returning to the airport for your onward international flight back home.
Main destination: Kigali International Airport
Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
End point
Kigali City, Rwanda
Accomodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel located in or near Musanze
No Flight
Inclusive
Full Board
Gorillas Permits and Golden Monkeys
Tour Includes
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)
Tour Exludes
International flights (from/to home) Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees Drinks
Inclusive
Rwanda
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