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Gorilla Safari

Ref no : RW12101

DEPARTURE DATES : Daily on request

ITINERARY

Day 1

Upon arrival in Kigali you are met at the airport by our local representative and transferred to the hotel. Following a detailed briefing and an introduction to your English speaking driver guide, the afternoon will be spent on a city tour of Kigali including a visit to the Genocide Memorial.

O/N Kigali Serena Hotel (bed and breakfast)

http://www.serenahotels.com/serenakigali/default-en.html

Day 2

After an early breakfast, drive northwest to Ruhengeri, the main base town for gorilla tracking (approximately 90 minutes drive).The drive is on a good paved road through the countryside with its beautiful terraced hills that are so characteristic of the rural Rwanda. Upon arrival, there is a briefing by the Volcanoes National Park's guides on how to behave in the forest and in the presence of mountain gorillas. You then enter the park for a gorilla trek which will take you until around midday depending on where you find them. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most profound natural experience in the world. It is important to take plenty of water. Cameras and enough fast speed film are recommended. It can rain at a few minutes’ notice; therefore waterproof clothing is recommended including zip lock bags for cameras and film. After the trek, lunch will be at Gorilla Volcanoes Hotel. If time permits, visit the markets, villages and local communities or an optional visit to the little known but compellingly beautiful twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo.
O/N Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (full board)
http://www.governorscamp.com/property-descriptions/silverback-lodge-parc-nationaldes- volcans-rwanda/

Day 3

You have a second opportunity to track gorillas this morning followed by lunch at the lodge. Drive to your resort on Lake Kivu (1.5 hours). Spend the afternoon at the lake. Lake Kivu is a 2,650 sq. km. extraordinarily beautiful inland sea enclosed by steep, green terraced hills along eastern Rwanda. Three resort towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu are located along it’s shores and are connected by a wild roller-coaster road that tumbles through lush plantain fields and relic patches of misty rainforest to offer sweeping views over the blue waters with the nearby Virunga volcanoes providing a spectacular backdrop. The road winds endlessly in a countless number of twists and turns and the common storm clouds lend a ruggedly romantic panorama to this region. Gisenyi, the most developed of these resorts is set on a sandy beach lined with swaying palms and colonial-era hotels that exude an atmosphere of tropical languor. O/N Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (full board) http://www.serenahotels.com/serenalakekivu/default-en.html

Day 4

Full day at leisure to explore the local area (all excursions can be booked and paid direct by clients) O/N Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (full board)

Day 5

After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer back to Kigali airport for your departure flight. End of our services

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Non-refundable deposit of US$ 750.00 per person is required at the time of booking to

secure gorilla permit and space within the lodges

Cost includes

Airport transfers and assistance
Transportation in 4x4 vehicle
English speaking driver guide
All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
All park fees and government taxes
Gorilla tracking permit costs shown separately (need to be added to per person rate)
One bottle of mineral water per person per day while gorilla tracking
Porterage while tracking

Cost Excludes

International flights and taxes (approx. R6 000.00 per person)
Visas (not required by SA passport holders)
Driver guide or local escort gratuities
Diane Fossey’s grave fees
Drinks and dining rooms tips
Porterage,
Personal travel and baggage insurance
Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature

Additional Remarks

We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of nonavailability.

Prices for domestic / International flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.

Passenger Information

Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris.