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4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Hiking To Dian Fossey Grave

$ 3,259 .00 USD

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4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Hiking To Dian Fossey Grave

This tour includes:

Meals

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Accommodation

3* accommodations with private bathrooms and toilets. Rated Excellent by past passengers

Guide

Rated Excellent by past passengers English speaking guide Friendly expert guide

Transport

Transport provided in 4x4 safari vehicle Rated Excellent by past passengers

Others

Park fees (for non-residents) Gorilla permits (1 per person, non-resident) All activities (unless labeled as optional) All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade) A professional driver/guide All transportation (unless labeled as optional) All Taxes/VAT Roundtrip airport transfer Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section) Bottled water

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Hiking To Dian Fossey Grave

  • Day 1 Transfer From Kigali To Musanze
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Kigali To Musanze

      Our guide will pick you up from your Hotel in Kigali and your day starts with a Kigali city tour where you will visit the genocide memorial site, visit the old and the new Kigali. 

      Afterward, depart for a 2-hour drive to Musanze, the second-largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of five volcanic mountainsโ€”the Virungas. On reaching Musanze, you will visit the Ibyโ€™lwacu cultural village to experience the culture of the Rwandan people.


      Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

  • Day 2 Trek To Dian Fossey Tomb (Grave)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Dian Fossey Tomb (Grave)

      The hike aims to give tourists a learning experience about the works of the famous American primatologist and conservationist, Dian Fossey, who dedicated her life to research about the mountain gorillas. She set up a research camp in the valley between Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke hence the name โ€˜Karisokeโ€™. Her works to protect the mountains gorillas and their habitat would lead her into conflict with negative forces including poachers and she was eventually killed. She was buried among the gorillas near her Karisoke Research Center. 

      The hike is done in the morning. You report to the park office in Kinigi at 7am to the meet the ranger guides for briefing and at about 8am drive for about 30 minutes to the base of the Mount Bisoke where the trekking starts just outside the park at the car parking. A walking stick will be provided at the starting point, free of charge, and porters will found here that you can hire to carry your bags and provide some support along the hike.

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

  • Day 3 Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park - Visit To The Ellen Degeneres Campus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park - Visit To The Ellen Degeneres Campus

      After an early morning breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters with your packed lunch early enough to be briefed about the code of conduct while with the gorillas. This will be followed by entering the forest in search of the gorillas, which may take 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas in the jungle. Meet and stay with the gorillas for a maximum of one hour. 


      Later, take a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda, which is a center for gorilla conservation and scientific research.

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

  • Day 4 Transfer From Musanze To Kigali
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Musanze To Kigali

      Be early to wake up and have a morning breakfast before you check out of the lodge. 


      After that, your driver will transfer you to Kigali city, where you will spend a short time shopping at local markets, where you can buy souvenirs. 


      Later, transfer to the airport, as you will be heading home.


      Meal plan: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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