Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer back to Kigali Airport
Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrive at Kigali International Airport in the morning/afternoon, meet and greet assistance. You will be warmly welcomed by Luxland Africa Vacations representative outside customs and Immigration hall then you will be transferred to the city then proceed to Volcanoes National Park. The park protects the rare Mountain Gorillas and it is characterized by the steep slopes of the different mountain ranges, rich Mosaic of Montanne ecosystem, open grassland, heath and bamboo forest which have supported the existence of the rare Mountain Gorillas.
Overnight at Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (High end) or Le bamboo Gorilla Lodge (Mid range)
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking and drive back to Kigali
This is the highlight of your trip in Rwanda, early morning breakfast then proceeds to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing, there are 10 Gorilla families in Volcanoes, and so the ranger guides will group you into 8 people to track a specific gorilla family. The Gorilla trek has been approved to be the most exciting experience in the world, so this is where your story begins and upon encountering this Mountain Gorillas, you are entitled to a full hour in the presence of these Gorillas. Experience their way of living, interaction, coupling, feeding as the young ones swing on the tree branches. Later, you will be driven back to Kigali to catch up with your late evening flight to the next destination.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
- Transportation by a 4wd safari vehicle.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Gorilla permit to be paid and secured in advance ($1500 per person is included).
- Park entrance fees.
- Meet and greet service.
- Genocide Memorial if time allows.
However, the Safari excludes:
Airfares, Visas or Insurance, Tips to local guides, Porterage or Laundry, Soft or alcoholic, drinks or mineral water (excl. water in the vehicles), Items of a personal nature, any meals not indicated above, any tours not mentioned from the itinerary above.