RWANDA GORILLA SAFARIS

Rwanda is a tiny landlocked country in the Equatorila Africa, bordered by the Congo to the west, Tanzania to the east, Uganda to the north and Burundi to the south. The capital city is Kigali.

The country has a number of exclusive delights to offer the adventurous traveller. Often called the 'Land of a Thousand Hills', Rwanda is a mountainous country with a temperate tropical climate all year-round. Parc National des Volcans in the Virunga Volcanoes is the home to the mountain gorillas to which Dian Fossey dedicated her life.

Lake Kivu is another attraction, a beautiful inland sea enclosed by steep terraced hillsides

Rwanda also has a rich culture with its second city, Butare having one of the finest cultural museums in Africa.

Below is our suggested 3 safari options with different levels of accommodation, from which to choose. We are happy to customise the itineraries further as well as add the duration of stay with extra activities if you like.

Option 1: 3 Days with 1 gorilla tracking + Lake Kivu

Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes Nat Park
Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue toward Volcanoes NP.
Approx 130km – 3 hrs drive.

Day 2: Mountain Gorillas Tracking – Lake Kivu
As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke,Sabyniyo,Gahinga and Muhubura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. After lunch at your hotel , continue towards Gisenyi, a nice small town, located on the north shore of Lake Kivu.
Approx 100km – 2 hrs drive

Day 3: Lake Kivu – Kigali - Departure
Enjoy during the early morning hours, the peaceful atmosphere of the calm and pristine waters of Africa`s highest lake. Return to Kigali. Lunch and Airport transfer.
Approx 175km – 3½hrs drive

2010 Prices:
US$1984 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge & Lake Kivu Serena)
US$1576 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge & Lake Kivu Serena)
US$1323 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse & Paradis Malahide)

Option 2: 3 Days 1 gorilla tracking + Last night Volcanoes

Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes Nat Park
Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue towards Volcanoes NP.
Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive

Day 2: Mountain Gorillas
As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Kirisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy condition. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. Lunch at your hotel, Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Ruhengeri – Kigali - Departure Enjoy during the early morning hours the peaceful atmosphere of the volcanoes. Return to Kigali. Lunch and airport transfer.
Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive

2010 Prices:
US$2272 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge both nights)
US$1610 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge both nights)
US$1323 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse both nights)

Option 3: 3 Days with 1 gorilla tracking + Last night Kigali

Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes NP
Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide
Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of
the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue towards Volcanoes NP.
Approx 150 km – 3 hrs drive

Day 2: Mountain Gorillas - Kigali
As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Vulcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship.
After lunch at your hotel, continue toward Kigali, Dinner and overnight.
Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive

Day 3: Kigali - Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for an early flight.
Approx 20 km – 30mins drive

2010 Prices:
US$1955 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge & Kigali Serena)
US$1495 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge & Laico Hotel)
US$1294 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse & Chez Lando)

Prices include:
- Airport pick-up and drop off
- Private transportation in a 4x4 vehilce
- Meals and accommodation at your hotel/lodge of choice
- 1 Gorilla permit

Not included:
- Flights in and out of Kigali
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.

To book any of the above safari options, please send us an e-mail. Tell us your ideas and requirements and we will work together to customize your safari.

We look forward to being of service to YOU!