8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour

3000$

per person

Visit Gorillas in Volcanoes Park in Rwanda, Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave, track Golden monkeys, climb Bisoke volcano, Karisimbi volcano or other volcanoes. track gorillas in Bwindi South of Uganda, or Virunga Park of Congo.

Visit the three operational gorilla countries of the world – Rwanda for Parc National des Volcans (PNV), Uganda for Bwindi and Mgahinga; and Congo for Virunga National Park. PNV, Virunga in Congo and Mgahinga are on either side of the misty Virungas. The tour starts with Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda, continuing to Mgahinga and then to Bwindi in Uganda. Clients have an opportunity to track gorillas for a total of FOUR times in the three countries.

This safari starts and finishes in Kigali. [One PNV gorilla permit is included in the cost but the other gorilla trackings require a supplement to be paid at time of booking.]

8 Days

12+ Age

Culture

Gorillas

Uganda

Wildlife Safaris

Departure

Kigali, Rwanda Primates Safari
Departure Time

Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 8:30 PM.
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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The trip starts from kigali Rwanda and ends from Entebbe Uganda. On this trip, you will visit Nwungwe and park to Parc National des volcans park where you will track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.

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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Arrive at Kanombe (Kigali) airport. Meet and greet before transferring to Kigali City. Drive the three hours North of Kigali to Kinigi through Ruhengeri. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known. [Approximate driving time: 3 hours]

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Day 2: Parc National des Volcans (PNV)

Transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters to track gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. Gorilla tracking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, arduous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming face to face with the great primates is well worth the effort.

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Day 3: Parc National des Volcans (PNV)

In Parc National des Volcans: Either go gorilla tracking (on payment of US$1,500 gorilla permit supplement at time of booking). Track the golden monkeys or climb the awesome Visoke volcano, or trek to Karisoke Research Centre which was set up by the famous primatologist Dian Fossey, or visit local communities. Alternatively for those who are not up to it, simply relax at Camp.

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Day 4: To Uganda

Transfer to Kisoro and on to Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda. [Approximate driving time: 2 hours] Either guided nature walk in Gahinga or climb a volcano, visit the natural, beautiful-looking Lake Mutanda, surrounded by the volcanoes, take a walk on the shores. Lunch in Kisoro.

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Day 5: Gorilla tracking or drive to Bwindi

EITHER: Gorilla tracking in Nkuringo, Ishongi or Congo (on payment of US$600 gorilla permit supplement at time of booking, and visa fees) OR: A gentle drive to Bwindi for gorilla tracking or a nature walk in Bwindi, the largest gorilla park in the world and a heritage site. [Approximate driving time: 4 hours]

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Day 6: In Bwindi; gorilla tracking or guided walks

Either track gorillas again (on payment of US$600 gorilla permit supplement at time of booking) or go for a guided nature walk in the forest for butterflies, plant and bird species. Alternatively visit local villages or take the Buhoma Village Tourist Walk organised by the local community.

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Day 7: Back to Rwanda

Leave for Kigali in Rwanda. Continue to Rwanda passing the Katuna border. Time permitting, go for a tour of the city including shopping. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours]

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Day 8: City tour and out

The half day Kigali City trip (optional) includes a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, which takes a few hours. Transfer to the airport for your flight. [Approximate driving time: 30mins]

Tour Location

Visit Gorillas in Volcanoes Park in Rwanda, Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave, track Golden monkeys, climb Bisoke volcano, Karisimbi volcano or other volcanoes. track gorillas in Bwindi South of Uganda, or Virunga Park of Congo.

Rwanda's history is marked by pre-colonial kingdoms, colonial rule, and post-independence struggles culminating in the Rwandan genocide. Human occupation began after the last ice age, leading to the formation of kingdoms by the 11th century. In the 19th century, Mwami Rwabugiri expanded the Kingdom of Rwanda through military conquest. The colonial powers, Germany and then Belgium, allied with the Rwandan court, granting independence in 1962. Dominated by the Hutu majority, political tensions intensified, culminating in a civil war and the 1994 genocide.

Pre-Colonial Rwanda:

- Early Human Occupation:
  
  Human settlement in Rwanda is thought to have started shortly after the last ice age.

Kingdoms:

By the 11th century, the inhabitants had organized themselves into several kingdoms, with Mwami Rwabugiri significantly expanding the Kingdom of Rwanda in the 19th century.

Colonial Era:

German and Belgian Influence: Germany initially exerted influence, followed by Belgium, which allied with the Rwandan court and ultimately granted independence in 1962.

Post-Independence and the Rwandan Genocide:

Hutu Dominated Government:

Following independence, the Hutu majority dominated the government under President Grégoire Kayibanda.

Civil War:

Tensions escalated, and in 1990, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), a Tutsi rebel group, invaded, leading to the Rwandan Civil War.

The Rwandan Genocide:

The war and existing ethnic tensions culminated in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, where hundreds of thousands of Tutsi people were killed by Hutu extremists.

Modern Rwanda:

RPF Victory:

The RPF ultimately won the civil war, establishing a new government and a period of relative stability.

Political Changes:

The Rwandan government has implemented various reforms and policies, including efforts to promote reconciliation and economic development.

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The trip starts from kigali Rwanda and ends from Entebbe Uganda. On this trip, you will visit Nwungwe and park to Parc National des volcans park where you will track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.

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What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.· Daily breakfast, except of first day · Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kigali, FB on tour) · Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary · All fees for parks, and entrances · Mineral/bottled water in vehicle · All transfers, fuel with vehicle · English speaking driver-guide all along the tour · Cultural visits where available

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.· Meals in Kigali · Optional activities as shown: chimp fees, primate fees, nature walks, canopy walk, birding · Extra drinks at lunches and dinners · Air tickets · Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry · For Single rooms, the Supplement (SRS) has to be paid. · Visa fees for Rwanda

O/N: Hotel La Palme/Virunga Hotel/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge O/N: Mutanda Lake Resort – Standard Rooms O/N: Buhoma Lodge