Kigali: 2-Days Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG370496-666111
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
2 days
Description
Embark on a 2-day tour where you will learn about Rwanda's recent history, discover beautiful natural landscapes, and witness gorillas in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Kigali to Musanze
Start with pickup from your hotel or the airport in Kigali. Meet your driver-guide who will brief you about the itinerary for the 2-day tour. First, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Learn about the horrors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, which claimed the lives of members of the Tutsis and Twa ethnic groups.
Travel north to Volcanoes National Park, located 80 kilometers from Kigali. Visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Take some scenic photos and try to spot a variety of native birds who inhabit the marshlands. Enjoy an overnight stay in your hotel, where you can rest for the second day.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters with your packed lunch. Enter the forest and begin your quest to spot gorillas in their natural habitat. Depending on the movements of the gorillas, this portion of the tour can take between 2 and 6 hours. Once you spot these amazing animals, enjoy up to one hour of observing their behaviour. Afterwards, be returned to your hotel in Kigali.
Highlights
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn about Rwanda's recent difficult history
- Take some photos at the scenic Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
- Try to spot the native gorillas of the Volcanoes National Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A reasonable level of fitness is required and participants must be used to walking long distances
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
