2 DAYS RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

A 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 silverback. In some gorilla groups, you will find more than one silverback 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 the airport or your hotel and Transfer to Musanze,

Gorilla trekking and cultural tour

 ITINERARY

Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Musanze

On arrival at the airport,   you will be welcomed by the 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 would be picked up from your hotel or designated location and drive 2.5 hours to Musanze.

The drive to Musanze takes you through different villages and towns along the road. Enjoy the scenery of the thousand hills with great views of valleys and pathways to different homes and trading centers. In the 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 the 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 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.

Gorilla trekking may last between 4-6 hours including the 1 hour that you will spend with gorillas. After the visit, you will hike back to the starting point of the hike, go for lunch, and drive back to Kigali or the airport.

End of the tour!

Journey time: 2.5 hours

Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch                                                    

TOUR INCLUDES

Gorilla permit

Ground transport

Bottled water

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 trousers and long-sleeved tops

Insect repellent

Gloves

Sun Hat

Rain jacket

Waterproof hiking shoes

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

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

Photography is permitted, although you must not use flash.

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

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