2 DAYS 1 NIGHT Rwanda Gorillas Trek Super Express Trip

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT Rwanda Gorillas Trek Super Express Trip

Key Highlights: Kigali City Tour/Gorilla Trek & Ellen DeGeneres Campus

Vehicle:                    4×4 Safari Landcruiser
Starts:                       Kigali
Ends:                         Kigali
Meals:                       Per Program

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Day 01: Arrival Kigali + Overnight

Morning or early afternoon, arrival into Kigali International Airport.

*Inside airport Meet & Assist Facilitation (Fast Track) by Akagera Aviation customer service, through the arrival process.

On exiting the Arrivals Hall, you are handed over to your safari driver-guide.

Introduction and a short briefing, after which you exit the airport and embark on a short orientation tour of Kigali City, including

a visit of the Genocide Memorial. 

Lunch at the Hotel Mille Collines – featured in the film “Hotel Rwanda”, regarding the 1994 Rwanda Genocide Against the Tutsis.

Afternoon, drive to the Volcanoes Mountains in the north of the country.   94km, 2.5hrs  Home to the Mountain Gorillas

Overnight/Meal Plan:  Full-board – Dinner/Bed & Breakfast/Lunch   *ALL Inclusive – selected local beverages for Sabyinyo

Option1:  Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge  www.wildernessdestinations.com   – Top-range, 5star/Deluxe Tent Cottage/s     

Option2:  Mountain Gorilla View Lodge  www.3bhotels.com – Mid-range, 4star/Deluxe Bush Cottage/s

Day 02: Volcanoes Forest – Gorilla Trek + Ellen DeGeneres Campus/Kigali/Depart

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park reception – for check-in and gorilla family allocation, followed by a briefing on your

gorilla family history, as well as the DO’s & DON’Ts while in the presence of the gorillas.

Shortly after, transfer to the trek start-point, from where you commence the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime thrilling adventure – Gorillas Trek, in the volcanoes forest.

Upon sighting your gorilla family, you stay in their presence for a MAGICAL ONE HOUR, as they go about their daily life routine.

After the one-hour audience, descend and drive back to the lodge – for freshening up and lunch, followed by check-out – ready for your departure for Kigali

On the way out, make a visit of the closeby Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, with wall-to wall 3D Theater on Gorillas conservation

Shortly after, bid farewell to the Volcanoes Mountains region and drive back to Kigali, with onward transfer to the Kigali airport for your evening/night outbound flight.

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Important Tips – In preparation for your trek activity

Volcanoes Mountains is a high altitude area of over 2,400 meters above sea level.

It is extremely chilly in the early mornings and evenings – warm clothing is therefore necessary.

While trekking, it can rain unexpectedly – it is necessary therefore to have:

• Water-proof clothing (jacket, with hood + trousers);
• Waterproof Zip-Lock bags for Cameras/Film/Passports/Money, e.t.c.;
• Hand Gloves (warm and water-proof), to keep hands warm and dry, as well as protect from stinging nettles;
• Hiking boots – with good mud-grip are most appropriate, especially in wet weather;
• Gaiters – to protect your trek trouser legs and boots against mud/wetness;
• Small hand/face towel, to wipe sweat off your face during the trek.

SEASONS:

• High: 05^th Jan-31^st Mar; 01^st Jun–31^st Oct & 16^th–31^st Dec
• Low: 01^st Apr-31^st May & 01^st Nov–15^th Dec                                                                                                                                                                                

 COST  Validity Period:  01^stJanuary – 31^st December 2026

PLUS:    Activity Fee – *Accompanied by a park guide and ranger

• Gorilla Trek Permits – Rwanda @ US$1,500.00 Per Person Per Trek; International Visitor

NOTE:

1. Subject to availability; alternative accommodation with corresponding rate may be offered

at the time of booking.

1. Program/Quote offers based on Ultra Luxury accommodation, on request basis per enquiry.