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2-Day Once-in-a-Lifetime Gorilla Experience

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Trip Overview

This two-day Rwanda gorilla trekking​ experience takes you to the Volcanoes National Park, home to the internationally-renowned mountain gorilla.

You will spend one day discovering the capital, Kigali, where you will have the opportunity to learn much about Uganda's history and culture, then you will move to the national park to begin your unforgettable experience, getting up close and personal with the endangered mountain gorilla.

You'll enjoy the beautiful Rwandan countryside and the magnificent view of the volcanoes mountain chains as you gaze out from the terrace and absorb this incredible moment.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Explore Kigali on a City Tour and Transfer to Ruhengeri

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Explore Kigali on a City Tour and Transfer to Ruhengeri

On arrival at the airport, you will be met by your driver. There will be a short briefing, and then you will depart on a city tour where you will learn about Kigali's history while seeing some of the best parts of the city. After lunch, you will depart for Ruhengeri, where you will check into the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Kigali Convention Centre

    Kandt House Museum

    Presidential Palace Museum

    Kigali Genocide Memorial

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    Restaurants

    Bourbon Coffee

    Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kigali International Airport to Kigali City

    Private Driver from Kigali International Airport to Ruhengeri

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kigali

    Northern Province

Day 2

Mountain Gorilla Tracking and Return to Kigali

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Mountain Gorilla Tracking and Return to Kigali

After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the national park to meet your guides for the day. Here, you'll embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience on this Rwanda gorilla trekking tour. Once you spot the gorillas, you will spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. You'll return to your hotel for lunch and later, you'll depart for Kigali in time for your flight.

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    Activities

    Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

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    Restaurants

    Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel to Kigali International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Northern Province

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What’s included?

  • 1 night accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Also included:
- One gorilla tracking permit per person ($1500 pp for Volcanoes National Park)
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