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This 5 days 4 nights gorilla tracking safari in Rwanda is available 365 days with daily departures from Kilimanjaro. Its a popular safari for those wishing to combine wildebeest migration with seeing gorillas in their natural habitat and learn more about Rwanda. It can be organized from any corner of the world. Connecting flights are available from Kilimanjaro Tanzania.
Three accommodation options are available-
On this day you are expected at the Kilimanjaro International Airport 2 hours prior to departure of your flight to Kigali. If you are in one of our organized safaris in Northern Tanzania, we drive you from the park in the morning to arrive at Arusha at mid day where day rooms are organized for you to refreshing. From Arusha we drive you to the airport to catch your flight. There are three departures from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Kigali (KGL) all operated by Rwandair Express.
On arrival at Kigali, your driver guide will meet you and drive you to your hotel for overnight- Lemio hotel / Kigali Serena Hotel BB
After breakfast you are met by your driver guide who will take you for Kigali city tour. Visit various attractions, have your lunch and finally visit Genocide Memorial and drive to Kinigi the base of Gorilla Tracking. The drive via one of the most scenic road with plenty of photography opportunities. If you spot anything of interest ask the driver to stop. Dinner and overnight at La Palme at Musanze/ Ruhengeri (Budget), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Mid Range or Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge ( Luxury)
An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Kinigi Park Headquarters for group allocation and briefing. You must be arrive not later than 07:00 Hrs. Depending on the group allocated tracking may take 2 hours minimum or even 7 hours . Pack your picnic lunch and enough water. Carry at least 4 liters of water. If you desire to track a particular group arrive earlier than all and make a formal request. Do not hesitate to take a complimentary cup of Rwanda coffee served at the park headquarters. After briefing get back to your vehicle and drive trail head. Sometimes you might walk from park headquarters depending on where your group is located. Cars are left at the trail heads with your driver. From trail heads hike up to the bamboo zone and search for gorilla signs. Gorilla make their nests every night. The moment you notice these, you should know the gorillas are near. Follow the instructions of your guide. On sighting stay with gorillas for one hour and hike back to your cars. Drive back to your hotel. After lunch, tour the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Dinner and overnight at La Palme at Ruhengeti (Budget), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/ Gorilla Nest (Mid Range or Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge ( Luxury)
Breakfast and drive to park headquarters for guide allocation and briefing. Your driver guide will make sure you arrive not later than 07:00 Hrs. Just like previous day, you are briefed and driven to track another group of gorillas. After the hike, return to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon drive to Gisenyi on the shores of lake Kivu for overnight. Overnight at Kivu Serena Hotel (Mid Range/ Luxury) or Malahide Paradise Hotel (Budget)
Drive to Kigali Breakfast and drive back to Kigali to catch your afternoon flight home.
The price are based on per person sharing basis.
Prices are shown in three columns- Budget, Mid range and luxury.Single PP USD 3310.00 PP
Sharing PP USD 2585.00PP
3 Pax Sharing PP USD 2444.00PP
4 Pax Sharing PP USD 2323.00PP
Single PP USD 3850.00
Sharing PP USD 2965.00PP
3 PAX sharing USD 2923.00PP
4 Pax Sharing PP USD 2702.00PP
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Book this safari now: Email: rnxploresafaris@gmail.com or info@gorillasafarisrwanda.com
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Gorilla tracking is a million dollar practice with immense economic benefits to the local community, without which the mountain gorilla conservation would be a liability. This daily read more
Briefing is all about dos and don'ts of gorilla tracking.
Gorilla families or groups are divided into two.
The study groups/ families which are accessible to scientists and the tourist groups/families which are open for tourist read more
Hiking boots-not mountain climbers-anything hardy above the ankle is ok.
Gloves
Water proof container for your camera read more
Gorilla Trekking, hiking and tracking takes place at altitudes of 3000 metres-this means that moderate/ average physical fitness is what is necessary and not athletic fitness. Gorilla safaris Rwanda are conducted by patient, read more
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