3 Days
Kigali ⇾ Volcano National Park ⇾ Kigali
Day 1: ARRIVE KIGALI
- Arrival at Kigali International Airport. Meet & Greet Services, followed by transfer to your Kigali hotel.
Day 2: KIGALI TO VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
- Morning, orientation tour of Kigali City, including a visit to the Genocide Memorial Museum.
- Lunch at the Hotel Mille Collines – featured in the film “Hotel Rwanda”, regarding the 1994 Rwanda Genocide Against the Tutsis.
- Afternoon, drive to the Volcanoes Mountains – home to the Mountain Gorillas & Golden Monkeys, for overnight. 94km, 2.5hrs
Day 3:MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING BACK TO KIGALI
- Morning, undertake the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime thrilling adventure – Mountain Gorillas Trek, in the volcanoes forest.
- Freshening up and lunch at the lodge, followed by check-out – ready for your journey back to Kigali.
- Before exiting the Volcanoes Mountains base town of Musanze, make a brief stop-over visit to the DIAN FOSSEY MUSEUM, in the town.
Important to Know:
- Volcanoes Mountains is a high-altitude area of over 2,400 meters above sea level.
- It is extremely chilly in the early mornings and evenings – warm clothing is therefore necessary.
- The age limit for Gorilla trekking is 15yrs. (Below 15yrs are not allowed to trek)
- While trekking, it can rain unexpectedly:
- Water-proof clothing (jacket, with hood + trousers)
- Waterproof Zip-Lock bags for Cameras/Film/Passports/Money, e.t.c.
- Hand Gloves (warm and water-proof), to keep hands warm and dry, as well as protect from stinging nettles.
- Hiking boots – with good mud grip are most appropriate, especially in wet weather.
- Gaiters – to protect your trek trouser legs and boots against mud/wetness.
- Small hand/face towel, to wipe the sweat off your face during the trek.
- 1 gorilla trek permit is US$ 1,500. – Each. NOTE: Once permits are purchased they are non-refundable.
| ⓘ The Rates For 2024 Are Being Updated. |
Mid-range (Park inn by Radisson Kigali + Mountain Gorilla View Lodge )
| Season | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax |
| All year | $ 3190 | $ 2,770 | $ 2630 | $ 2560 | $ 2510 | $ 2490 |
Luxury (Kigali Serena Hotel + Sabinyo Silverback Lodge )
| Season | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax |
High Season (Jan -March / Jun-Oct / 16th -31st Dec) | $ 4560 | $ 4140 | $ 4000 | $ 3930 | $ 3890 | $ 3860 |
Mid Season (1st Nov – 15th Dec) | $ 4250 | $ 3830 | $ 3690 | $ 3620 | $ 3580 | $ 3560 |
Low Season (1st April – 31st May) | $ 3880 | $ 3460 | $ 3320 | $ 3250 | $ 3200 | $ 3180 |
Disclaimer:
- This tour is offered by Mufasa Tours and Travels.
- This operator reserves the right to change the rates as advertised.
- If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
- If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest comparable alternative options.
- The exact order, contents, and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
- This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Mufasa Tours and Travels.
INCLUDED
- Kigali airport arrival/departure transfers + assistance; (VIP Meet & Assist Facilitation in the airport, available on request)
- 1-Night Accommodation in Kigali, on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Kigali City Tour + lunch on Day 02(Inclusive of applicable Genocide Museum Hall Audio Guide fee)
- 1-Night Accommodation at the volcanoes, on a Full-board basis.
- Gorilla Trek Permits – Applicable permit fee $ 1,500 EACH
- Private Transport in 4×4 Safari Land-cruiser + Services of English-Speaking Driver-Guide.
- Emergency Air Evacuation Cover (excludes hospitalization and medical bills).
- Bottled Drinking Water during the safari (in the vehicle) and while trekking.
- All taxes on the services quoted above.
EXCLUDED
- Meals and beverages, other than specified.
- Any other sight-seeing activities or accommodation, other than indicated on the program.
- International/Regional airfares & Passport/Visa fees.
- Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
- Gratuities – Driver-guide/Park Guide/Porters/Hotel Staff, and other conveyance attendants.
- Laundry and other items of a personal nature such as drinks, telephone calls, e.t.c.
- Personal and Baggage Insurance.
- Costs for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above, or requested for.
