6 DAYS RWANDA GORILLAS AND LAKE KIVU SAFARI
With this 6 days Rwanda gorillas and Lake Kivu safari, you get a chance to track mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and also take a hike to Dian Fossey tomb site in Volcanoes National Park. Besides, spend some time in the spectacular Lake Kivu and not to forget catching a glimpse at the breathtaking landscape that makes this country a true land of a thousand hills. This safari begins and ends in Kigali.
Things to do
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey tracking
- Dian Fossey tomb site hike
- Visit to Lake Kivu
- City tour
Safari highlight
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Dian Fossey Hike
Day 4: Golden monkey tracking
Day 5: Spend the whole day in Lake Kivu
Day 6: Return to Kigali and departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Land into Kigali Airport and then get a warm welcome from our driver guide who will then take you through a briefing about your safari. Later, proceed for a quick city tour in Kigali where you will pay a visit to Gisozi genocide memorial site and other significant areas within the city center. You will have lunch in Kigali and in the afternoon, embark on a 2-3 hours’ drive through the undulating landscape to northwestern Rwanda to Volcanoes National Park-a home to rare mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and numerous bird species. Upon arrival, check in at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge (Up-market), Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Midrange) or Kinigi Guest House/Muhabura lodge (Budget).
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy your tasty cup of tea or Rwanda’s coffee and after, join other visitors at the park headquarters for morning briefing on dos and don’ts for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. This life changing experience usually lasts for about 2-6 hours or even more depending on your hiking speed, nature of the habitat and location of gorillas. This means that you need some packed lunch which you can get at your respective lodge and bottled water. Once you come across these beautiful creatures, you have an hours to strike your imaginations, take as many pictures as you, explore more about their behaviors and body gestures. After, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge (Up-market), Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Midrange) or Kinigi Guest House/Muhabura lodge (Budget).
Day 3: Dian Fossey Hike
After breakfast, gather at the park headquarters for registration and briefing on yet another exhilarating experience which takes you to Dian Fossey tombs site. This adventure takes you to Karisoke Research Center where you will explore more about Dian Fossey and her prominent gorilla conservation legacy. After, this breathtaking hike, return to the lodge for a rest, dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge (Up-market), Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Midrange) or Kinigi Guest House/Muhabura lodge (Budget).
Day 4: Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park
On this day, get up early in the morning and take your tea or coffee and after join other visitors at the park headquarters for briefing on golden monkey tracking rules and regulations. Later, set off to the rainforest to lookout for the striking golden monkeys
and like gorilla trekking, this thrilling adventure equally allows you only an hour of magical encounter with these fascinating primate species. After, return to the lodge to check out ready to embark on yet another scenic journey to Lake Kivu. On arrival, check in at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel for rest, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Full day in Lake Kivu /Gisenyi
Wake up early in the morning and have a cup of tea or coffee then set off to scenic Lake Kivu where you will spend the whole day. While here, spend enough time swimming, chilling around the shores of Lake Kivu.
Later in the evening, take a walk and visit local markets around, visit the old colonial buildings and others. After, return to lodge at Inzu Lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Return to Kigali and departure
After breakfast, check out from your respective lodge ready to embark on a return journey to Kigali for your flight if it is scheduled the same day and this marks the end of your 6 days Rwanda gorillas and Lake Kivu safari.
End of safari
Safari includes
- Gorilla, golden monkey trekking permit
- Dian Fossey tombs site hike
- Visit to Lake Kivu
- City tour
- Accommodation for 5 nights and meals
- Transport in 4 wheel drive car and full time English speaking driver guide
- Bottled water
Safari excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Personal insurance
- Personal expenses like tips, alcohol, laundry, telephone and others
