5 Days Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkeys
TRIP ITINERARY
Day
1
Kigali - Ruhengeri
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be met by a Africa Natural Tours driver/guide. You will take part in meet and greet, hear some comments by the driver about the safari and then head to Ruhengeri. Driving and overnight at Muhabura Hotel.
(You may wish to sleep in Kigali depending on your time of arrival to the airport before heading to Ruhengeri in the morning).
Main destination: Musanze
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day
2
Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast be at the office of RDB at 7:00 for comment and instructions by the guide concerning the trekking of gorillas and briefing by the Volcanoes National Park’s guides. It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers, gloves for protection against stinging nettles, snacks, and sufficient drinking water because it gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend an hour you will never forget with the gorillas. Return later in the evening to your hotel for lunch and later dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination : Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day
3
Golden Monkey Trekking
On your third day, you will take part in a day of Golden Monkey trekking in Volcano National Park. During this trek you will also have the opportunity to view the park’s volcanos. You will return for lunch at the hotel and then proceed to Gisenyi to visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Head to Paradise Malahide later in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination : Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Budget hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day
4
Volcanoes National Park - Lake Kivu
After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning boat ride on the lake and have a chance to see a variety of bird species and different water animals on the lake shore. Enjoy swimming at Serena Hotel Beach. You will enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at the Paradis Malahide Hotel.
Main Destination : Lake Kivu
Accommodation: Budget Hotel
Budget hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day
5
Kigali
ABe picked up at your hotel by our driver and take part in Kigali city trip including a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi. You will have a chance to interact with the local people; discovering the artisanal products (collars, bracelets, etc…), then transfer back to Kigali airport. Here is where your safari will end.
Kigali International Airport
Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Inclusions
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident)
- Chimp 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)
Exclusions
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips (No tip expected)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day) Drinks
