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2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Tour

Overview

Embark on a 2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Tour in Volcanoes National Park, with accommodation at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge. The first day involves transferring to Volcanoes National Park, followed by an exciting gorilla trek on the second day before returning to Kigali to conclude the trip.

Tour Summary for this 2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Tour

Destination: Rwanda
Start/End Point: Kigali, Rwanda
Main Attraction: Volcanoes National Park
Activity: Gorilla tracking
Transport: 4×4 Safari Vehicle
Included: Airport (or hotel) transfers
Optional: Additional accommodation before and after the tour (extra cost)

Things To Consider

Accommodation: Included
Group Size: Small Group Safari
Departure: Flexible, can depart any day
Customization: Tour can be customized
Solo Travelers: Welcome to join
Age Limit: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Arrival

Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide and taken on a city excursion around Kigali. This excursion will help you get acquainted with the vibrant culture and scenic beauty of Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 1

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Our guide We will pick you up from your hotel or the airport early in the morning to begin your gorilla tour. The first activity will be a tour of Kigali, including a visit to the renowned Kigali Gisozi Genocide Memorial to learn more about the 1994 genocide. You will also explore local markets, the King's Palace, and other interesting sites. Afterward, enjoy lunch before starting the 2-3 hour journey to Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, marvel at the beautiful, mountainous, and green countryside, and you'll see why Rwanda is called "The Land of a Thousand Hills."

Meals: Lunch and Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Return to Kigali

Start your day with an early breakfast at the lodge before driving to the Volcanoes National Park Headquarters. Here, you will begin your thrilling trek into the indigenous forest in search of gorillas. This trek offers a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant sounds and sights of the rainforest, including the calls of colorful birds, the chatter of rare golden monkeys, and signs of buffalo and elephants. After the trek, return to the lodge and then drive back to Kigali to end your adventure.

Meals: All meals included

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla Permits
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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