Day 1: Kigali - Volcanoes National Park - Gorilla Tracking - Kigali

At 4:00 am our professional driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the Volcanoes National Park  to be ready at  the park head quarters where visitors assemble at 07.00 for a briefing on how to “behave “while in the company of a gorilla group. You will meet your guide here and proceed to the starting point of the trek to our allocated group of gorillas. The length of the trek varies depending on where the gorillas are as well as what the weather conditions are.

It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets as well as sufficient amount of water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. Once the group of gorillas have been spotted and approached thanks to the trackers, at a distance of 5 meters maximum, so as not to disturb them, you spend one hour with the gorillas which is a truly amazing experience " before trekking back to the base and return to your lodge.

Easygoing and peaceful, gorillas seem totally indifferent to your presence and continue their lives, playing, rolling, delousing, sleeping ... and feeding in their plant world. Sometimes they come very close to you, until they touch you ... It's a unique, fascinating moment

Encountering the mountain gorillas in the wild is a truly humbling and emotional experience, one that you are sure to remember for the rest of your life.

Then back to the foot of the volcano, visit Kinigi art shops for souvenirs. Have lunch in Muanze Town and then return to Kigali.

Meals: lunch (Breakfast and Dinner not included)

End of the safari

Included in the price:

• * Transport 1 day Safari Jeep 4 X 4
• * Meals: 1 Lunch
• * Purchase permit for the gorilla visit (1500$/person)
• * Professional driver guide allowance
• * Mineral water

Not included in the price:

• * Porters ($15/person)
• * Tips (around 10$/day at your appreciation)
• * Other personal expenses

Price per person (in USD):

Single traveller supplement: $150

Payment terms

• As a rule, payment is made by bank transfer, the charge of the bank transfer at your charge.
• Direct Payment Online (DPO) is also possible at an additional cost of 3.5% of the sent amount.
• To send you bank details, please let us know in which currency and method of payment you wish to pay.
• If needed, payment by credit card at our office in Kigali is also possible at an additional cost of 3% of the paid amount.

• *This tour starts and end in Kigali City
• * This tour is not suitable for children under 15 years old and is guaranteed from 2 people minimum
• * Accommodation before and /or after the safari can be arranged at an additional cost.
• * Travel insurance is mandatory and obtaining it for the days you are visiting is your responsibility.
• *  Please email us your proof of insurance before arriving for the trip.
• * Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
• * In case of concellation, there is no refund for gorilla and golden monkey permits.
• * If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
• * This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Attractive Safaris.

Equipment:  

• • Hiking shoes: suitable hiking shoes are top priority for Volcanoes NP safaris.
• • Hiking clothes: wear comfortable clothes such as warm clothes, jeans, long-lasting t-shirt. Bring a pair of gaiters to protect the bottom of the pants and the shoes in the rainy season.
• • Raincoat: you need a rain coat (in volcanoes it can rain anytime)
• • Insect repellent: some insect bites can be irritating and can also cause diseases. Therefore, for any tourist to be free from such instances they should carry with them an insect repellent to avoid being bitten by insects in the Park which can cause desaeses
• • Pain killers: Volcanoes hiking can be a little exhausting which can lead to sore muscles and joint pains. Pain killers will be needed to relieve yourself from tensions and muscle pains after hiking the Virunga mountains
• • You are encouraged to bring something to eat and drink (biscuits or concentrates…, sufficient mineral water, juice,…)