Rwanda Gorilla Trekking.
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking is an enchanting journey through the land of an undulating thousand hills.
Volcanoes National Park beckons with its mystical gorillas, while Nyungwe National Park hides chimpanzees amidst ancient forests. Venture into Akagera National Park, where giraffes, zebras, and lions roam the savannahs. And take advantage of the tranquil shores of Lake Kivu for kayaking and boat cruises.
An awe-inspiring audience with mountain gorillas awaits in Rwanda’s lush Volcanoes National Park. These gentle giants thrive amidst bamboo-covered slopes. Groups of just eight trekkers, ensuring an intimate and respectful encounter and escorted by expert trackers, embark on guided journeys through dense rainforests.
The reward is an hour spent in the company of these magnificent creatures, observing their familial bonds and playful antics. That’s gorilla trekking in Rwanda for you.
General rules, guidelines and etiquette in Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
- Maintain a safe distance – stay at least 7 meters (23 feet) away from the gorillas.
- No flash photography – flashing lights can disturb the gorillas and frighten them off.
- No noises or sudden movements – the gorillas are calm, and the forest is generally peaceful. Sudden loud noises or movements can alarm the gorillas.
- No eating or drinking near the gorillas – food can attract them and disrupt their natural behaviour.
- Do not litter or disturb nature – be conscious of nature, keep the forest clean and try to leave the area as pristine as you found it.
- Adhere to your guide’s instructions at all times. Your guide is experienced in gorilla behaviour and will give instructions to ensure the safety of the group and the gorillas
RWANDA & NairobiSAFARI
3 nights in Kigali & 4 nights in Nairobi
 Cost of Safari:
Sub Total:
USD 8,195 per person sharing
Total: USD 24,585 in 1 triple room
Itinerary at Glance
Day 1:Â Arrival & transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Day 2:Â Golden Monkey Trek at Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Gorilla Trek at Volcanoes National Park and return to Kigali
Day 4:Â Departure to Nairobi & Giraffe Center
Day 5:Â Departure to Masai Mara
Day 6: Masai Mara
Day 7:Â Masai Mara
Day 8: Departure to Nairobi & USA
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport your driver/guide will be waiting to welcome you and provide a short briefing before transferring you to Volcanoes National Park through the magnificent route to Musanze which will take approximately 2hrs of good road drive. Volcanoes National Park, Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda in Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience a face-to-face encounter with these intriguing creatures, making it the most famous park in Rwanda.
Overnight at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel on a full-board meal plan
Day 2 – Golden Monkey Trek
Today after your warm early morning breakfast, we will be transferred back to the park headquarters for briefing and start your day golden monkey trekking in search of these primates in the jungle. Monkey trekking is not as hectic as gorilla trekking will be. After a great experience, you will walk back to the starting point, meet your guide and be transferred back to your lodge.
Overnight at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel on full-board meal plan
 Day 3 – Gorilla Trekking
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters. You will meet with your ranger who will brief you about the code of conduct while with the gorillas. You will then enter the forest in search of the gorillas. The gorilla trekking may take 2 – 6 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas in the jungle and your group speed as well. Meet and stay with the gorillas for a maximum of one hour. After a great experience, you will walk back to the starting point, meet your guide waiting for you and be transferred to your lodge for lunch, and then you will head back to Kigali.
 Note: What to bring for gorilla tracking/trekking: light but sturdy hiking shoes, light rain jacket, daypack, gardening gloves, long trousers either jeans/khakis, long-sleeved shirt/blouse, wide-brimmed hat, sun glasses, insect repellent and an energy bar.
Overnight at Kigali Marriott Hotel on full-board meal plan
 Day 4: Kigali – Nairobi – Giraffe Center
After breakfast and check out, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport to take your flight back to Nairobi. Jambo! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by our representative who will take you to the hotel for check-in. You can choose to have lunch before you depart to the Giraffe Center or depart immediately after freshening up to the Giraffe Center. The most exciting part of your tour visit to the Giraffe Center is the experience of seeing these animals up close and even feeding them! After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel on a full-board meal plan
Day 5 – Nairobi – Masai Mara
After an early breakfast and check-out, your driver will be waiting to take you to Wilson Airport for your flight to Mara. Your journey takes you to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve.
Upon landing at Ol Kiombo Airstrip, your driver/tour guide will be waiting to take you back to the camp.
You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by your check-in. Thereafter, you will embark on your very first fully-fledged game drive in the Masai Mara in the afternoon! Wildebeest migration season starts from July to September.
This epic journey takes the wildebeest across the Masai Mara plains in Kenya, all the way south into Tanzania’s Serengeti and the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. The 3 days in Masai Mara will give you an experience to treasure.
Overnight at Entim Mara on full-board meal plan
 Day 6 – Masai Mara
Today enjoy a full day in the stunning Masai Mara. The stunning and exceptionally wildlife-rich savannah of the Masai Mara is Kenya’s most popular visitor’s magnet.
There is a profusion of all types of wildlife including the Big 5. Two game drives are recommended in a day, one in the early morning and another one in the late afternoon. The game drives are shared.
Overnight at Entim Mara on full-board meal plan
Day 7: Masai Mara
Enjoy another day in the stunning Masai Mara. July is the season of wildebeest migration; you will definitely have a new experience than the previous day.
The Great Migration is the largest overland migration in the world, with wildlife travelling a total of 800 km or more during each cycle.
Overnight at Entim Mara on full-board meal plan
 Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Departure to USA
After an early breakfast and check out, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to Ol Kiombo Airstrip to catch your flight back to Nairobi.
Upon arrival at Nairobi, your driver/guide will be waiting to either transfer you to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or you can commence a city tour at no extra cost and then be transferred to the airport for your departure.
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