Gorillas in the Wild
Day 1
Daily
Nairobi
After your Kenya or Tanzania safari transfer to Ole-Sereni
Hotel in Nairobi for overnight.
Day 2 Kigali – Parc National de Volcans
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to
Kigali. Met and driven to Musanze in the northwest part of
Rwanda (110km – approximately 2 hours 30 minutes) and
then on to your chosen lodge. (b,l,d)
Day 3 Parc National de Volcans – Gorilla Trekking
A very early morning transfer to the Park Office for gorilla
trekking formalities before starting your trek. Treks vary in
duration depending on which gorilla group you are
assigned to. After locating your assigned gorilla group, you
will spend approximately one hour in their company before
heading back down the volcano slopes. Lunch at the lodge
with the afternoon to relax. Overnight at your chosen
lodge. (b,l,d)
Day 4 Kigali
Another opportunity for gorilla trekking or a Golden
Monkey trek (optional extras), or morning at leisure at your
lodge. After lunch drive back to Kigali. Overnight: Kigali
Serena Hotel. (b,l)
Day 5 Nairobi
Transfer to Kigali airport and fly to Nairobi. (b)
Prices from $3255
Chimps & Gorillas
Day 1
Daily
Nairobi
After your Kenya or Tanzania safari transfer to Ole-Sereni
Hotel for overnight.
Day 2 Kigali – Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast depart for the airport for your flight to
Kigale. Drive to Huye for lunch (150 km – approximately
2 hours 30 minutes). If time permits, visit the Rwanda
National Museum. Drive to Nyungwe National park
(150 km – 3 hours 30 minutes). Overnight at your chosen
accommodation. (b,l,d)
Day 3 Nyungwe National Park – Chimps Trekking
After a very early wake up call, depart for a hike into
Nyungwe Forest in search of chimps, Colobus monkeys and
forest birds. In the afternoon relax or enjoy optional
activities offered by the lodge and the park. Overnight at
your chosen accommodation. (b,l,d)
Day 4 Nyungwe National Park – Lake Kivu
After breakfast drive to Karongi, on the shores of Lake
Kivu and then on to your chosen accommodation
(approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to Cormoran Lodge and
6 hours to Lake Kivu Serena Lodge). Lake Kivu is the largest
of all the lakes that fill the valleys of Rwanda. If time
permits take a boat ride to visit nearby islands (optional
extra). Overnight at your chosen accommodation. (b,l,d)
Day 5 Karongi – Parc National de Volcans
Spend the morning at the Lake. After lunch drive to
Musanze in the northwest part of Rwanda, the main base
for gorilla tracking (170 km – approximately 4 hours 30
minutes). Overnight at your chosen accommodation. (b,l,d)
Day 6 Parc National de Volcans – Gorilla Trekking
A very early morning transfer to the Park Office for gorilla
trekking formalities before starting your trek. Treks vary in
duration depending on which gorilla group you are assigned
to. After locating your gorilla group, you will spend
approximately one hour in their company before heading
back down the volcano slopes. Lunch at the lodge with the
afternoon to relax. Overnight at your chosen
accommodation. (b,l,d)
Day 7 Nairobi
Drive to Kigali (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes). Fly to
Nairobi. (b)
Prices from $4500
Please see page 109 for important notes regarding
Gorilla Trekking.
Rwanda Safaris
For the ultimate wildlife experience it doesn’t get any better than an exhilarating safari combined with gorilla trekking and watching the antics of the chimpanzees
in Rwanda. With easy flight connections from Nairobi, Rwanda is the perfect complement to a Kenya or Tanzania safari.
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Prices are in US$ per person based on two adults sharing twin accommodation. They are intended as a guide and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
For full details of the hotels/lodges featured and for additional properties see
. To book contact your local travel agent. Holiday Guide and Booking Conditions apply.
