From Kigali: Gorilla Trekking Day Trip with Lunch Small-Group Tour
ID: GYG401714-O-729544
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Meet majestic mountain gorillas up close in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on a small-group or private full-day journey, with breakfast and lunch.
Begin your journey to meet Rwanda's mountain gorillas bright and early with a hotel pickup from Kigali where you will be greeted by your guide who will take care of you throughout the day.
Head straight to the Volcanoes National Park in Musanze Province — habitat to endangered mountain gorillas — whereupon arrival your guide will take you on a hiking tour to look for the gentle creatures.
Sit back and relax on your 2-hour drive to the park, and either grab a few more hours of shut-eye or admire the picturesque scenery. Once at the park, tuck into breakfast before heading to the park's headquarters at Kinigi for a briefing by the park warden.
Then, start your trek through the bamboo covered slopes at 8:30 AM with your expert guide and keep an eye out for the endangered gorillas on your way. Depending on where the gorillas are located, your trek could last anywhere between 1-8 hours.
Once with the gorillas, spend time getting close to them, feeding them, and meeting the entire gorilla family, including babies. The Volcanoes National Park is home to twelve gorilla families, all of which are fully habituated. The groups, or troops, consist of at least one silverback along with several females and youngsters.
Stop for a delicious lunch to gather your energy, and feel re-energized to keep walking.
Best of all, choose from either a small-group or private guided experience to make your trip special.
Highlights
- Meet one of the 12 gorilla families residing in the Volcanoes National Park
- Discover the stunning landscape and wildlife of Rwanda
- Marvel at the size and peacefulness of these endangered gentle giants
- Learn about mountain gorillas from an expert local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You must arrange for a gorilla trekking permit before joining this tour
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
