Rwanda Gorilla Budget Safari.
Come and explore the Thousand Hills of this unknown African destination and track the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s most stunning national park!
Itinerary. Day 1 : Arrival in Kigali Arrival at Kigali Airport where you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your accommodation. Overnight at Chez Lando. (B&B) Day 2 : Kigali– Parc National des Volcans (3hours) In the morning you can enjoy a guided city tour and visit some interesting, historical sites, including the Kigali Memorial Centre. Have lunch in the capital city before we proceed to the most beautiful national park of the country: Volcanoes National Park. It is the area with rich montaine ecosystems, from bamboo forest to open grassland and swamps. Dinner and overnight at Kinigi Guesthouse. (B-L-D) Day 3 : Gorilla Tracking The highlight of your safari: a meeting with the gentle giants of Rwanda! Especially hikers will love the tracking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike and expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest.Return the lodge in the (early) afternoon for relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking view. Dinner and overnight at Kinigi Guesthouse. (B-L-D) Day 4 : PNV - Kigali – Departure Have a relaxed breakfast and enjoy the beautiful scenery one more time as we calmly transfer back to Kigali with packed lunch. Depending on the time of your international flight you will be dropped at Kigali International Airport. (B-L) Price: USD $1,065 per person Included in the price: - Ground transport per comfortable 4WD safari vehicle - English speaking driver/guide - Overnight in budget accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on a double room - Full board except for breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 5 - Bottled mineral water throughout the safari - Park entrance fees and ranger fees - Activities as described in the program Exclusions: - International flight - Visas for Uganda and Rwanda - Gorilla permit (USD $750 per person) - Meals and drinks not mentioned above - Laundry and tips - Items of personal nature Note: If you wish to stay in luxury accommodation please notify so we can inform you about the upgrade fees. Please complete the enquiry form below for more details and tailor-made safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. Other Sample itineraries: 3 Days with 1 gorilla tracking + Lake Kivu lake kivuDay 1: Arrival – Volcanoes Nat Park Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue toward Volcanoes NP. Approx 130km – 3 hrs drive. Day 2: Mountain Gorillas Tracking – Lake Kivu As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke,Sabyniyo,Gahinga and Muhubura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. After lunch at your hotel, continue towards Gisenyi, a nice small town, located on the north shore of Lake Kivu. Approx 100km – 2 hrs drive Day 3: Lake Kivu – Kigali – Departure Enjoy during the early morning hours, the peaceful atmosphere of the calm and pristine waters of Africa`s highest lake. Return to Kigali. Lunch and Airport transfer. Approx 175km – 3½hrs drive 2013 Prices: US$2210 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge & Lake Kivu Serena) US$1682 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge & Lake Kivu Serena) US$1485 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse & Paradis Malahide) Book Now 3 Days 1 gorilla tracking + Last night Volcanoes Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes Nat Park Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue towards Volcanoes NP. Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive Day 2: Mountain Gorillas As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Kirisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy condition. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. Lunch at your hotel, Dinner and overnight. Day 3: Ruhengeri – Kigali – Departure Enjoy during the early morning hours the peaceful atmosphere of the volcanoes. Return to Kigali. Lunch and airport transfer. Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive 2013 Prices: US$2604 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge both nights) US$1654 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge both nights) US$1430 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse both nights) Book Now! 3 Days with 1 gorilla tracking + Last night Kigali Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes NP Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue towards Volcanoes NP. Approx 150 km – 3 hrs drive Day 2: Mountain Gorillas – Kigali As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Vulcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. After lunch at your hotel, continue toward Kigali, Dinner and overnight. Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive Day 3: Kigali – Departure After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for an early flight. Approx 20 km – 30mins drive 2013 Prices: US$2154 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge & Kigali Serena) US$1597 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge & Laico Hotel) US$1457 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse & Chez Lando) Prices include: - Airport pick-up and drop off - Private transportation in a 4×4 vehicle - Meals and accommodation at your hotel/lodge of choice - 1 Gorilla permit Not included: - Flights in and out of Kigali - Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc. To book any of the above safari options, please send us an e-mail or make a booking. Tell us your ideas and requirements and we will work together to customize your safari. We look forward to being of service to YOU! |