In addition to the Dian Fossey hike and the Lake Kivu trip, this 4 Days Primate Tracking Safari Tour in Rwanda will allow you to track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Enquire Now Due to the presence of 430 mountain gorillas, which are exclusive to Volcanoes National Park in the country’s northeast, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Rwanda.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After picking you up in the morning, our company tour guide will take you on a city tour of Kigali, where you will view the Genocide Memorial grounds, local marketplaces, and art and craft shops. You will next travel through the breathtaking scenery and enter Volcanoes National Park, where mountain gorillas can be found.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, La Palme, Muhabura Hotel.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking – Cultural Visit
After an early breakfast, you will arrive at the park headquarters with your packed lunch in time to receive a briefing on the proper behaviour when among the gorillas. This will be followed by going into the forest to look for the gorillas, which might take two to six hours, depending on how the gorillas roam about the rainforest. Spend no more than an hour meeting and spending time with the gorillas. Visit the Banyarwanda people for a community walk, take in their many performances, and learn more about their distinctive culture.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, La Palme, Muhabura Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking – Dian Fossey Hike – Transfer to Lake Kivu
After eating an early breakfast, head to the park’s headquarters to hike golden monkeys and other primates through the forest. Another option is to walk to the Dian Fossey Tombs at the Karisoke Research Centre. After being moved to Kivu Lake, you might encounter some bird species and primates along the journey, including the black and white Colobus, Vervet, and L’hoests monkeys.
Accommodation: Kivu Serena Hotel, Paradis Malahide.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali – Departure.
After breakfast, take a boat ride around Lake Kivu to see its various islands before transferring to the airport for your flight out.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 4 Days Primate Tracking Safari Tour in Rwanda
The 4 Days Primate Tracking Safari Tour in Rwanda includes;
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- 1 Golden Monkey Permit per person.
- Transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Accommodation and Meals as per itinerary.
- Government Taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; Air Fare, personal shopping bills, travel insurance, tips to local guides, souvenirs, items of personal nature such as laundry, cigarettes and items not listed as included in the cost.