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6 Day Gorilla Trekking Odyssey in Rwanda
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
Upon arriving at Kigali International Airport, your guide warmly welcomes you to Rwanda. The journey to Musanze (Ruhengeri) offers picturesque views, setting the stage for the adventure. Check into your selected accommodation, where a detailed welcome briefing provides insights into the upcoming days. The evening culminates with a welcome dinner at the lodge, offering a diverse culinary experience.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
An early start sees you fueled with a hearty breakfast before heading to Volcanoes National Park. At the park headquarters, experienced guides provide a thorough gorilla trekking briefing. The trek begins, winding through the lush forest to spend a precious hour with a gorilla family. A packed lunch within the forest’s tranquility is followed by a return to the lodge. The day’s experiences are shared during a group discussion, leading to a fulfilling dinner.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
Commencing with breakfast, embark on another gorilla trek, this time encountering a different gorilla family. A picnic lunch in the heart of the forest is followed by optional cultural or community activities in the afternoon. The day concludes with a farewell dinner, enhanced by a captivating cultural performance.
Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking and Cultural Experience
The day unfolds with breakfast preceding golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park. A leisurely lunch at the lodge precedes a visit to the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, immersing you in Rwandan traditions. Returning to the lodge, unwind before enjoying a flavorful dinner, reflecting on the day’s adventures.
Day 5: Dian Fossey Hike and Relaxation
An early start and breakfast set the stage for a hike to the Dian Fossey Tomb and Karisoke Research Center. A packed lunch accompanies the hike, and upon returning to the lodge, a period of relaxation allows for reflection on the day’s encounters. Dinner at the lodge offers a fitting conclusion to a day of exploration.
Day 6: Departure
The final day commences with breakfast and check-out, marking the end of your stay. A transfer back to Kigali offers time for contemplation. The afternoon presents options for city exploration or shopping in Kigali. As the sun sets, depart from Kigali International Airport, carrying with you the indelible memories of a remarkable 6-day gorilla trekking odyssey in the heart of Rwanda.
- Full-board accommodation at Maasai Mara
- Transport in a 4×4 pop-up roofed safari vehicle
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Driver’s allowances and other vehicle expenses
- Services of an English-speaking driver or guide
- 2 game drives/full-day game drives
- Drinking water during safaris
- Park entrance fees
- Emergency evacuation cover by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Visas
- Personal items
- Beers, sodas, wines, and spirits
- Visit to Maasai village
- Tips and gratitude
- Accommodation in Nairobi (but it can be arranged if requested)
- International/local flights
- Balloon safari in Maasai Mara