2 DAYS RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

2 days Gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda is the ultimate adventure experience in the volcanoes national park   where mountain gorillas currently inhabit. This gorilla safari will bring you close to these massive but gentle animals that live in a communal family led by the dominant silver back. In some gorilla groups you will find more than one silver back in which case it implies the other silver-backs had to submit to his leadership or breakaway and start their own families.

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

Puck up from airport or your hotel and Transfer to Musanze,

Gorillas trekking and cultural tour

ITINERARY

Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Musanze

On arrival at the airport,   you will be welcomed by We Travel Rwanda driver guide who will transfer you to your hotel in Musanze formerly known as Ruhengeri. Alternatively if you were already in Kigali you will be picked from your hotel or designated location and drive 2,5h to Musanze.

The drive to musanze takes you through different villages and town along the road. Enjoy the scenery of the thousand hills with great views of valleys and pathways to different homes and trading centers. In afternoon you may Choose to take a boat trip on twin lakes (Burera& Ruhondo)   or  visit the gorilla guardians village.

Journey time – 2.5hours

Meal plan – Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes national park

Arise early and your driver guide will transfer you to the briefing area at the park headquarters. Have coffee as you wait to receive your briefing from the ranger guide. You will then be given information on the groups to trek and you transfer to meet your ranger guide. After further briefing on likely distance to travel and expected behavior while in the forest, you start your trek into the jungles of volcanoes national park. For some gorilla groups, you are expected to drive out a bit before starting the trek. You are advised to take a long a porter to help with your day pack and some of your gadgets, it is easy to think that you do not need one but they can be helpful if the gorillas nested further away from your starting point.

Spend 1 hour with gorillas and hike back to the starting point of the hike, you will have lunch and drive back to Kigali or to the airport.

End of the tour!

Journey time – 2.5 hours

Meal plan – Breakfast and Lunch                                                      

TOUR INCLUDES

Gorilla permit

Ground transport

Bottled water in vehicle

Full board accommodation for one night

Service of an English speaking driver guide

All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

TOUR EXCLUDES

Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.

Tips to porters and driver/ guide

Insurance

WHAT TO BRING

Wear long trouser and long sleeved tops

Insect repellent

Garden gloves

Sun hut

Rain jacket

Waterproof hiking shoes

Gorilla trekking tips

Warm clothing is advised especially the evenings and morning is chilly.

Bring water along on your trek, eating, drinking and smoking near the gorillas is forbidden – designated time and place will be communicated by your ranger guide.

Photography is permitted, although you must not use flash.

Covid test Certificate ( PCR)

Porters are available to help you carry your day pack for a small charge.

Mountain gorillas live at high altitude and this may cause difficulties for some visitors. You should pace yourself, walk slowly and drink plenty of water.