RWANDA GORILLA SAFARI
A Carefully Designed Safari By The Experts
RWANDA GORILLA SAFARI
This unforgettable Rwanda safari takes you deep into the heart of the тАЬLand of a Thousand Hills,тАЭ where rolling green mountains, rich culture, and rare wildlife create one of AfricaтАЩs most remarkable travel experiences.
Beginning with a Kigali city tour and cultural insights into RwandaтАЩs history, the journey continues north to Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
The highlight of the safari is an extraordinary gorilla trekking adventure through the rainforest slopes of the Virunga Mountains, where you spend a powerful hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat.
The experience is complemented by golden monkey tracking, scenic countryside views, and meaningful community interactions, offering a perfect balance of wildlife, conservation, culture, and luxury in one short but deeply memorable journey.
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Safari Overview and Details
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Safari Overview and Details
RWANDA GORILLA SAFARI visits the following destinations and has some engaging activities. We have also listed below its suitability for certain safari types you might be interested in.
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Day by Day Safari Schedule
Safari Itinerary - Day by Day
Welcome to the Land of A thousand Hills.
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by one of our experienced safari guides who will transfer you to your Hotel for the rest of the day and overnight.
At check in, you will be briefed about your safari and what to expect, the safari dos and donтАЩts.
Overnight at your Hotel. Bed and Breakfast
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After breakfast, pick up from your hotel for a half day Kigali city tour.
The tour is inclusive of a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site and Museum to learn more about the 1994 genocide era, local markets and so on.
Later have Lunch and then depart for Volcanoes National Park.
The journey will offer you with beautiful mountainous and green countryside from which the name of тАЬThe Land of a thousand hillsтАЭ was depicted.
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Today morning after breakfast, you will be transferred from your lodge to the park headquarters for the daysтАЩ briefing about Gorilla trekking activity.
ItтАЩs advisable to park your lunch, drinking water and hire porters as the time taken in the jungle is unpredictable.
After the briefing from the Park rangers, you will be allocated your Gorilla family and then head into the forest to search for the gentle jungle giants.
Tracking the Gorillas may take a few hrs to a full day to hike up and down the mountain as this always depend on where they were last seen the previous night.
Physical Fitness is highly recommended but also those who are not fit enough, they have the chance to hire Human helicopters (Sedan chair).
Upon seeing the gorillas, you will be allowed to stay with them for one hour maximum (Take videos and Photographs).
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Afternoon a enjoy a community walk to Red rock a local initiative that improves community livelihood through Environmental Conservation, Arts & Culture, Education, and Community Health & Security.┬а
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After morning breakfast, you will head back to the park offices for your briefing about the morning activity.
This time it will be Golden Monkey tracking.
These endangered monkey species are found within the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
Unlike the Gorillas, Golden monkey trekking will not take long and are easily located.
Return to the lodge for early lunch and afternoon transfer to Kigali and then Airport for your departure flight to your next destination or back Home.
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The Safari Inclusions
What's Included in this Safari?
1 x night accommodation in Kigali on BB
2 x nightsтАЩ accommodation in Volcanoes on FB
Kigali city Tour
1 x Gorilla permit at USD 1,500
1 x Community walk
1 x Golden Monkey permit
All transport with an English-speaking guide
Drinking water in vehicle
3% Government taxes on all accommodations
International Airfare
Gratuities
Covid tests
Visa fees to Rwanda
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Our Experts
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Brenda
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Pack For a Purpose
Cheetah Safaris is a serious advocate of sustainable safari practices in Africa. As part of our efforts and initiative, we engage and support schools and children who need knowledge to better their lives.┬аThe best gift a child can be given is education, skills, and creativity.┬а
In this case, we request our guests booking with us, to bring an extra back of supplies. This can be in terms of books, sports materials, and any other items that would change the lives of these kids.┬а
- Education
- Sustainable Travel
- Wildlife Conservation
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