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4 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Adventure Tour Rwanda

4 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Adventure Tour Rwanda

The 4 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari offers you an opportunity to adventure the beautiful primates of Rwanda i.e Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National park and Chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National park. The Chimpanzee Tracking Permit in Nyungwe Forest costs US $100 per person interested where as the Gorilla Trekking Permit costs US $1500.

Day 1: Arrival- city tour

On arrival at 08:20 am, you will be picked by our tour guide and drive for a city tour around Kigali. Visit the Kigali/ Gisozi genocide memorial, craft shop and the local market.

Have lunch in Kigali and then after drive to Volcanoes National park in ruhengeri the home of gorillas, along the way enjoy the escalating hills which made Rwanda to be called the land of a thousand hills. Dinner and over night at Hotel Muhabura

Day 2: Gorilla tracking- Nyungwe National Park

Very early in the morning, assemble at the park headquarters Kinigi for briefing about the dos and don’ts while with gorillas. Tracking may take 1-8 hours depending on the group you are allocated and movement of the Gentle giants.

Stay in the presence of the gorillas for a maximum of one hour before returning back. From there, the guide will drive to Nyungwe national park. Dinner and over night at Gisakura Guest house.

Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest

Very early in the morning go for chimpanzee tracking in cyamudongo. Nothing good like good like looking at the chimpanzees in their natural Environment, enjoy them feeding, and interacting. Return to the lodge for relaxation. Dinner and overnight as above.

Day 4: Departure

After breakfast, embark on the journey back to Kigali. Have a stop over at Murambi genocide memorial butare and after proceed to the airport for Your flight back home.

Facts About Mountain Gorillas

  • Around 1,063 exist in the wild
  • They live in two isolated groups
  • We share around 98% of our DNA with gorillas
  • They're one of the biggest, most powerful living primates
  • They can eat all day long.
  • They have 16 different types of call
  • They live in family groups.

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Includes

  • Transport in a 4wd land cruiser or safari vehicle with pop-up roof for excellent safari view viewing (or upgrade, see)
  • All fuel for the tour.
  • English speaking Rwanda driver/guide.
  • Accommodation in double/twin rooms (shared).
  • Meals as indicated.
  • All activities described in the itinerary.

Exclusions

  • 1 Gorilla permit per person (àt USD 1500)
  • 1 Nyungwe Entry permit per person (àt USD 100)
  • International air fares.
  • Entry visa Rwanda.
  • Personal (medical/travel) insurance.
  • All drinks
  • All expenses of a personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, souvenirs etc.).
  • Meals and snacks which are not inclusive in the accommodation.
  • A porter for during the gorilla trackings (someone who carries your daypack).
  • All activities that are not mentioned in the program or activities that are mentioned in the program as optional activity. Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.

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