4 Days Discounted Gorilla Safari in Rwanda
The 4 days discounted gorilla safari includes a gorilla permit of $1500 per person per day. Mountain gorillas in Rwanda are found in Volcanoes national park. The park is located in the far northwest of Rwanda and it protects the steep slopes of this great mountain ranges; home of the endangered mountain gorillas and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems.
Those holds ever green and bamboo forest, swamps, heath as well as open grassland. Volcanoes National park is named after the many dormant volcanoes that make up the Virunga Massif including the Karisimbi, Sabinyo, Gahinga, Muhabura, and Bisoke.
This national park has got about 400 mountain gorillas with 10 gorilla families. This 4 days discounted gorilla trekking safari also includes a visit to Dian Fossey tomb who was a great primatologist.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1 of 4 days discounted gorilla safari:Arrival & transfer to volcanoes national park
Upon your arrival at the Airport, you are transferred to Kinigi for an overnight; the journey goes through beautiful rolling of Rwanda. Volcanoes national park is home to over 400 mountain gorillas and it’s a place where Dian Fossey lived and cared for the mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in at the lodge and then relax for the evening at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at one & only gorilla nest- Half board
Day 2 of 4 days discounted gorilla safari: Gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park
Wake up so early by 6:30am and have breakfast before transferring to the national park headquarters for briefing before trekking. By 8:00am, you will start the hike into the forest with the lead of an armed guide following specific trails in search for the mountain gorillas.
After meeting with the gorillas, you will spend an hour with then as you enjoy taking some great photos, return to the lodge for a late lunch and then proceed with your visit to the Ibyi wacwhu cultural village to experience the Rwanda culture. You are to be entertained by the local people with songs and dances. After get back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight at one & only gorilla nest. Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3 of 4 days discounted gorilla safari: Hike Dian Fossey Tomb
Have breakfast and proceed for a hike to Dian Fossey graveyard located at the former Karisoke research center. It’s where Dian spent about 20 years studying the mountain gorillas. This trek to the site is so spectacular since you pass through the thick bamboo forest and afro montane habitats, with cross crossed tracks of forest buffaloes and elephants.
Get to see lots of wildlife on your way up and down to the graves, located between the beautiful volcanic peaks of Karisimbi and Bisoke. Dinner and an overnight atone & only Gorilla nest. Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4 of 4 days discounted gorilla safari: departure back to Kigali and have a city tour
After breakfast and then start your drive back to Kigali, upon your arrival at Kigali city, you can have a city to the genocide memorial site of Gisozi, Nyamata and Ntarama. Have lunch and then be transferred to the Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of 4 days discounted gorilla safari
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The budget Safari package includes:
Airport transfers
Full board Accommodation
Transportation 4×4 land cruiser
1 Litter of Mineral water per person per day
Service of English speaking driver guide
Service of airport representative.
One gorilla permits
Kigali City Tour
However budget safari excludes
The safaris excludes Drinks, visas, Travel insurance, laundry, internet, optional activities, tips and all personal expenses.
TRIP INFORMATION
This is a tailor-made safari that can be amended to meet your specific requirements including your preferred number of days, preferred dates of travel, standard of lodges and budget.