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Day 1: ARRIVE KIGALI
- Arrival into Kigali International Airport. Meet & Greet Services, followed by transfer to your Kigali hotel.
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Day 2: KIGALI TO VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
- Morning, orientation tour of Kigali City, including a visit of 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
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Day 3: MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING AND CULTURAL VILLAGE
- Morning, undertake the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime thrilling adventure – Mountain Gorillas Trek, in the volcanoes forest.
- After your one-hour audience with your gorilla family, drive back to your lodge – for freshening up and lunch.
- After lunch, relax at the lodge – as you re-live the fresh memories of your close encounter with the gorillas.
- Late afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village (Gorillas Guardians) – for some insights into the transformed lifestyle of these families of former gorilla poachers.
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Day 4: GOLDEN MONKEYS TREK AND LAKE KIVU SHORES
- Another morning in the volcanoes forest, for the Golden Monkeys Trek – trekking the only other member of the primate species, residing in the volcanoes forest.
- Freshening up and lunch at the lodge, followed by check-out – ready for your drive to the shores of north Lake Kivu.
- But, before exiting the Volcanoes Mountains base town of Musanze, a brief stop-over visit of the DIAN FOSSEY MUSEUM.
- Shortly after, bid farewell to the volcanoes mountains region and drive west – to the shores of north Lake Kivu – Gisenyi region. 65km, 1.5hrs.
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Day 5: LAKE KIVU BACK TO KIGALI
- Early morning, optional activity, such as Boat Ride; Swimming in the lake; Water sports, such as Kayaking/Paddle Biking/Windsurf/Mountain Biking; Orientation drive along the lakeshore.
- Mid-morning, depart north Lake Kivu and take the Kivu Belt Road, which gives you scenic photo opportunities, as you drive to central Lake Kivu.
- Upon arrival, drive through the Kibuye Town and proceed to the lake-shore Cormoran Lodge for lunch, and a photo opportunity. 110km, 1.5hrs.
- Then, bid farewell to the Lake Kivu shores and drive back to Kigali, arriving in the late afternoon – with onward transfer to the Kigali International Airport for your evening outbound flight.
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:
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- 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.
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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 | $ 4500 | $ 3720 | $ 3450 | $ 3320 | $ 3240 | $ 3200 |
Luxury (Kigali Serena Hotel + Sabinyo Silverback Lodge )
| Season | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax |
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High Season (Jan -March / Jun-Oct / 16th -31st Dec) |
$ 7150 | $ 6360 | $ 6100 | $ 5870 | $ 5840 | $ 5830 |
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Mid Season (1st Nov – 15th Dec) |
$ 6530 | $ 5740 | $ 5470 | $ 5350 | $ 5260 | $ 5230 |
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Low Season (1st April – 31st May) |
$ 5800 | $ 5000 | $ 4740 | $ 4600 | $ 4530 | $ 4480 |
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.
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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)
- 3-Night Accommodation at the volcanoes, on a Full-board basis.
- Gorilla Trek Permits – US$1,500.00 Per Person Per Trek.
- Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Trek Permits – US$100.00 Per Person Per Trek.
- 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.
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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.
