Rwanda Safari
4 Days Starting and ending in kigali
Visiting: Kigali, Volcanoes National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
567
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
15-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Expeditions, Safari Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Volcanoes National Park is the Rwanda section of the more extended Virunga Conservation Area shared between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo DRC. It is named after the chain of nine volcanoes which make its territory, including Karisimbi (4.507 m), Visoke, Sabinyo, Muhavura. The altitude ranges from 2400 m to the 4.000 and above of the peaks. You can visit the families of the endangered golden monkeys. Mount Visoke hosts the tombs of the American primatology Diana Fossey and of the gorilla cemetery.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kigali
Location: Kigali
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Flame Tree Village Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by the representative and transferred to the hotel for the overnight. Just before a unique experience: the mountain gorilla tracking to one of the six habituated families and this program can be arranged for starting from Kampala or from Kigali.
Day 2 : Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we organise a short city tour of the capital town of Rwanda. After lunch, in the afternoon leave in the direction of Volcanoes National Park. It takes about 3 hours drive. Dinner and overnight at the hotel of your choice (under Full Board).
Day 3 : Gorilla Tracking In The Rain Tropical Forest
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today after early breakfast you take the activity of the mountain gorilla trekking into the rain tropical forest of Volcanoes National Park. After the briefing from the rangers (the Rwanda Park Authority), you reach the starting point of your trekking, according to the family you have been appointed to. It is on the park authority to decide on the distribution of the permits on arrival. You carry with you packed lunch and light rain jacket, wear trekking boots. In the afternoon we can organise the community walk at the ecotourist site of Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. Dinner and overnight at the hotel (under Full Board).
Day 4 : Volcanoes National Park - Kigali
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, free morning at lodge. Packed lunch. In the afternoon drive back to Kigali International Airport or if you prefer you can stay an extra night in Kigali.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Game Drives on Safari
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Local Taxes
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Meals – Half Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes but not common
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What is the tipping policy?
$10pp per day
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
no
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
yes
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
sanitising
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
nothing
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
guide
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
receipts
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will you share with us your flight details
yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
license
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
yes
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