3 Days Gorilla Trekking & Countryside Exploration
fromThe 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking and countryside exploration is an two-in-one tour itinerary designed to allow you to visit Rwanda’s giants – Mountain gorillas, meet friendly communities as you paddle quietly on River Mukungwa, learn about Rwandan lifestyle as you walk along the shores of Lake Ruhondo.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Amazing Experience
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Day1
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – CANOEING ON MUKUNGWA RIVER
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Day 2
GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING & TWIN LAKES SHORE WALK
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Day 3
GORILLA TREKKING IN VOLCANOES - KIGALI
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Day1
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – CANOEING ON MUKUNGWA RIVER
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, on arrival, you will go for canoeing. discover this special way to journey through the countryside in our modern canoes! Soak up impressive views, spot abundant birds, look out for the otters and meet friendly communities, this river is mostly very gentle and flat with one short, easy rapid and one section where the water goes quite fast.
This activity will give you a great sense of the countryside, meet friendly along the way and enjoy views of volcano range in this area. Dinner and overnight at Amarembo Gorilla Village
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Day 2
GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING & TWIN LAKES SHORE WALK
After breakfast we transfer to the park. Completing our park formalities later drive to the edge of the park to see the Golden Monkeys. It is now believed that they are the only feasible population of Golden Monkeys residing in Volcanoes National Park. They are beautiful and endangered primates which have become quite habituated to humans, making it possible to observe them closely.
At noon, you will do a walk along the shores of Lake Ruhondo combined with a boat ride to the islands.
Dinner and overnight at Amarebo Village
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Day 3
GORILLA TREKKING IN VOLCANOES - KIGALI
Arise early today and prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the Gentle Giants!
Following breakfast, transfer to the national park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 as well as a gorilla tracking guide. After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide touching on the gorillas generally, your assigned gorilla family as well as appropriate safety precautions, you drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure. Expect to walk between 2 and 8 hours in steep and sometimes muddy conditions with rain overhead, which can be tough and require a degree of (average) fitness. However, the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort!
Transfer to Kigali for your departure flight back home. Farewell!
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In case of non-availability, we may have to re-route and provide alternative accommodation of similar category.
All the passengers must have Identification Card/valid Passport with them throughout their travel.
RULES & REGULATIONS IN THE PARKS
• Never walk alone in the park, always take a guide and listen to him/her
• Keep your voice low so that you don’t frighten the wildlife
• When you are with Gorillas/Chimpanzees keep your distance (7m minimum/23ft), no smoking, eating or drinking, no cell phones, if you must sneeze or cough always cover your face and turn away from gorillas. Visits are limited to 1 Hour per gorilla group per day.
• If you’re to take pictures don’t put the flash ON.
• Don’t drop litter, take it home or in your car (or carry them till you reach the reception where there is bins)
• It is prohibited to pick or remove any plans or other wildlife in the park
NOTE: Before setting out; coughs and sneezes spread diseases and can kill gorillas. If you have a cold or flu or other infectious illness, do not visit Gorillas! Get a doctor’s note and your permit fee will be refunded or you trek when you’re fine.
Rwanda is strictly a polythene free country. For environmental reasons, plastic bags are not allowed!
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- Private airport and inter-hotel transfers
- Private ensuite accommodation at the selected hotels, lodges or camps
- Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver
- Lunch, dinner and breakfast with soft drinks (BB on arrival and FB the rest of the days)
- Drinking water in the vehicle during the tour
- All activities/tours as per itinerary
- All park permits and entry fees as per the itinerary
- Our 24hours/day office assistance
- Taxes and administrative costs
- Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Insurance
- Visas and flights
- Covid tests where needed
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.
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