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5 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Overview

This 5 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda with the option to extend their adventure to neighboring countries like Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya, offering ample time to explore East Africa. It includes trekking Rwanda’s gorillas, visiting golden monkeys, and paying homage at the grave of Dian Fossey.

Tour Summary for this 5 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Destination: Rwanda
Start/End Location: Kigali (Rwanda)
Main Activity: Gorilla tracking
Transport: Mini van/ Landcruiser
Transfers: Included (airport/hotel)
Optional Extras: Pre- and post-tour accommodation available at an additional cost

Highlights

Accommodation: Included
Group Size: Small group safari
Departure: Flexible, any day departure
Customization: Available
Solo Travelers: Welcome
Age Requirement: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Arrival

Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Upon arriving at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our professional tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a city tour of Kigali, where you'll experience the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Rwanda, often referred to as the Land of a Thousand Hills

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 1

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Our professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for a comprehensive city tour of Kigali. After exploring the vibrant city, you'll proceed to Volcanoes National Park. The journey takes you through picturesque countryside, featuring terraced hills and winding roads. Arrive at your lodge in time for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Meet your ranger guide and embark on the gorilla trek through the tropical forest. This trek offers an incredible opportunity to experience the natural beauty and observe the gorillas in their habitat. Return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Meals: All meals included
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 3

Optional Second Gorilla Trek or Golden Monkey Trek

Opt for a second gorilla trek to explore a different gorilla group or go for a golden monkey trek. Volcanoes National Park is one of the few places where you can see both golden and silver primates. Enjoy a bush or forest lunch before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Meals: All meals included
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 4

Visit the Grave of Dian Fossey

After breakfast, visit the grave of Dian Fossey, an American naturalist and the first white gorilla hero of Africa. Fossey dedicated her life to conserving gorillas and studied their behavior extensively. If interested, you can also get a copy of "Gorillas in the Mist," a book and movie about her work. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon and evening at the lodge.

Meals: All meals included
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 5

Return to Kigali

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali to catch your flight back home, marking the end of your safari.

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 Kigali
International airfares
All expenses of personal nature such as Alcohol and tips

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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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