Our 4 Days Gorilla Trekking and Dian Fossey Hike will lead you to Volcanoes national park in search of the primates, it is one of the few remaining places to witness mountain gorillas, they live freely in the forest, led by a male silverback, we will hike the Dian Fossey tomb, of the American primatologist who demonstrated her great works through her love of the primates, she died and was buried in Volcanoes National Park and since then travellers have been paying tribute to visit the tombs at The Karisoke research center.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking.
Day 3: Hiking the Dian Fossey tomb.
Day 4: Departure.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You will be met by a Kigali Car Rentals tour guide who will transfer you to Volcanoes national park home to mountain gorillas, 2 hours drive passing through beautiful tea plantations and backdrops of the volcanic mountains check in and relaxation at the doc of the lodge dinner, and stay overnight at
Mountain gorilla view lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience
We will have a full day gorilla trekking activity, beginning the morning with a drive to the park headquarters for a briefing, divided into groups of eight, you will be allowed to track one gorilla family per day, the speed of hiking depends on the last person on the trail, you will enjoy the forest as well as the gorillas for 1 hour, on a lucky or chanced day you may meet other forest creatures returning for overnight at
Mountain gorilla view lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Dian Fossey Hike
Just like the previous day, we will assemble at the park headquarters following breakfast, afterwhich we shall hike the Tomb trail from the Karisoke research center, en route is beautiful vegetative compositions, lovely views of birds and butterflies returning to the lodge for a dinner staying overnight at
Mountain gorilla view lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Departure
We will have breakfast and transfer back to the capital city for your transfer back home, depending on your flight time you decide to have an optional Kigali city Tour.
The 4 Days Gorilla Trekking and Dian Fossey Hike includes;
- Meals and drinks as indicated in the travel plan.
- Accommodation as indicated.
- English speaking guide.
- All ground transportation.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Bottled water for highland areas.
- Gorilla permits.
- Vehicle inclusive of fuel.
Excludes
- Meals and drinks not included in the travel plan.
- Gratitude and tips to hotel staff and guides.
- Extra costs incurred as a result of personal delays.
- Visas and air tickets.
- Laundry services.