The Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda is part of Virunga Conservation area and is located in the extreme North-West of the country, bordering Uganda and Congo. It is well know for the four habituated mountains gorilla families which allows visitors to undertake the exciting gorilla tracking along the hills of the park.
Where: Parc National des Volcans in North Western Rwanda.
What activities: mountain gorilla tracking in the rain tropical forest
When: gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans is possible in any period of the year, previous booking of the gorilla permit
Who should take this Safari: whoever can sustain a several hours trekking in the rain tropical forest
Day 1
After breakfast, leave Kampala Southward to reach Ruhengeri. Then you will pass via the Ankole region, where you see the typical Ankole cattle, coffee plantations and the different vegetations of Uganda, up to the terraced and cultivated hills of the Kigezi region, best known as “the Switzerland of Africa”. Kisoro is located within the area of the rain tropical forests at the borders between Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. Proceed at the border and reach Ruhengeri in time for dinner and overnight at Gorilla’s Nest lodge.
Day 2 Gorilla tracking
Early morning departure for the mountains gorilla tracking. After the briefing from the authorities of the park, set off for the trekking into the rain tropical forest searching for the habituated gorilla family. You remain close to the beautiful primates for over one hour, for observation and photography. Make sure you carry with you packed lunch and water. After tracking going back to the hotel and proceed to Kisoro. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Arcadia Cottages on Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 3
After breakfast drive back to Kampala. Lunch en route.
Optional activity: Visits to old Karisoke Dian Fossey centre and grave. This is a 7-8 hours wonderful trekking within the forest. Spend an extra night.
ENQUIRE ON THE TARIFFS
Choose between Classic or Budget tariff.
The tariff includes:
- Full board accommodation including one soft drink per meal
- All the transfer in private means 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
-English speaking Driver/Guide
- Entrance fees, taxes and “gorilla permit”
The tariff does not include:
- Extra drinks and tips.
- Entry visa to Rwanda directly at the border 60 USD and 15 USD transit back |
