4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour

This  Days Rwanda gorilla tour is a perfect package to explore the hidden gem in Rwanda, the Land of a thousand Hills. The 4 Days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari takes you to trek one of the 10 habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park guided by Silverback Gorilla tour. The 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari also include visiting the endangered  mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and Lake Kivu. Combing the three travel experiences . The 4Days Rwanda  Rwanda tours  is best for primates lovers seeking adventure.  A visit to Lake Kivu is yet another interested experience that one no in Rwanda should miss

3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park is one of Africa’s oldest parks, gazetted in 1925 and it is compact in size, occupying only 160sq.km of land area. The Park sits in the Northwestern region, a 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali. Volcanoes National Park is famous not only for mountain gorillas but also for golden monkeys, birds, floral species, etc.

Trip Summary

  • Day 1: A trip to Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking, Iby’Iwacu cultural walk
  • Day 3: Golden monkey trek, afternoon relaxation at Lake Kivu
  • Day 4: Departure

Detailed itinerary of the 4 Days Gorilla Trekking and Lake Kivu Visit

Day 1: A trip to Volcanoes National Park

Day one of the 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Lake Kivu Visit will be for you to transfer to Volcanoes National Park 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali. Start with a Kigali city tour to visit incredible craft shops, local markets, Gisozi/Kigali memorial sites, etc. Drive while enjoying the view of scenic Virunga Volcanoes and other rolling hills in the countryside. Settle for evening relaxation, dinner, and night stay at the accommodation booked earlier.

Accommodation

Luxury/upmarket: Bisate Lodge, Five Volcanoes, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, La Palme Hotel, Le Bambou

Basic: Kinigi Guesthouse, Muhabura Hotel

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking, Iby’Iwacu Cultural Walk

Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

After having breakfast, you will be required to leave your accommodation with some packed lunch and water, settle for orientation about gorilla trekking regulations at 7:00 am. After you have been allocated to a park guide and gorilla family-13 families are in Volcanoes NP, at 8:00 am, go look for mountain gorillas 2-6 hours adventure. Descend after a maximum of one hour that is allowed for you to be with mountain gorillas.

Iby’Iwacu cultural walk begins early in the afternoon to enjoy cultural dances, music performances, etc. Return from Iby’Iwacu for refreshments, dinner, and overnight stay at the booked accommodation.

Accommodation

Luxury/upmarket: Bisate Lodge, Five Volcanoes, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, La Palme Hotel, Le Bambou

Basic: Kinigi Guesthouse, Muhabura Hotel

Day 3: Golden Monkey trek, afternoon relaxation at Lake Kivu

Have breakfast early, later, gather at Kinigi for orientation about golden monkey tracking regulations. Tracking golden monkeys may take you 2-4 hours depending on how fast you walk, a maximum of one hour will be for you to spend with them, taking photos. After, descend from the jungles to the lodge-check out than be driven to Lake Kivu for evening relaxation.

Accommodation

Luxury: Kivu Serena Hotel

Midrange: Paradise Malahide

Basic: Palm Garden Resort

Day 4: Departure

Have breakfast early, after, go enjoy a boat ride on Lake Kivu, and later, return ready to depart for Kigali. Drop off at the airport or hotel afternoon shopping-end of the 4 days gorilla trekking & Lake Kivu tour.

End of the 4 days Rwanda gorilla trekking 

Inclusions

  • Gorilla permits
  • Kivu expedition
  • Golden monkey permits
  • Park entry fees
  • Iby’Iwacu tour
  • Accommodation-3nights
  • A bottled drinking water
  • Ground travel in Rwanda-using a 4WD vehicle
  • Fulltime French or English speaking guide Rwanda

Excludes

  • Cigars
  • Tips
  • Shopping
  • Laundry
  • Visa
  • Flight fees
  • Insurance
  • Telephone

Packing List for Gorilla trekking Safari

  • Toiletries
  • Visas
  • Camera without flashlight
  • Long-sleeved shirt-should be comfortable & friendly to the environment
  • Hiking boots-waterproof & lightweight
  • Snacks
  • Daypack
  • Gardening gloves
  • Sweater
  • Rain jacket
  • Bottled water
  • First aid kit
  • Insect repellent

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