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Mountain gorillas do not survive in captivity, which is why they are not seen in zoos. Tracking the mountain gorilla through the misty forests requires patience and stamina, often walking for hours in the mud and the wet. Finally meeting them in the undergrowth is an inspiring moment. Quietly chewing away at their vegetarian delicacies, they seem like a marooned human family.The tender grooming and firm disciplining of their offspring seems all too familiar. The gorilla family cast a wary glance at the sudden human intrusion into their private world, but is comforted by the clucking made by the trackers. When provoked, the noisy but harmless silverback grunts, screeches, bares his fangs and beats his chest, before slithering off with attendant females, offspring and other mature males.
Tracking gorillas through misty, seemingly impenetrable forests can be an exhausting process as the paths are often slippery, entangled and wet. However, this effort is quickly forgotten the minute you encounter these beautiful creatures. They instantly capture your full attention with their acrobatic antics and cacophony of grunts, screeches and chest beating.
Day 1
Upon arrival in Kigali you are met at the airport by our local representative and transferred to the Kigali Serena Hotel. Following a detailed briefing and an introduction to your English speaking driver guide, the afternoon will be spent on a sight seeing tour of Kigali City, a Genocide memorial site and Franco-Rwandan cultural center. Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Morning city
tour including visit o Genocide Museum , lunch , aftrenoon
depart on a scenic drive west wards to Musanze, the base for
Gorilla trekking at the Parc National des Volcans. The town
itself, located only 25km from Uganda boarder, is relatively
a small city of about 70,000 people. The constant flow of
humanity is quite remarkable. The Town has great views of
the surrounding volcanoes. People are very friendly here and
although a former Belgian colony (and thus French-speaking),
many people speak English here., dinner and Overnight
Day 03
VOLCANOES NATIONAL
PARK
– GORILLA TREKKING
Early breakfast at your
lodge,
0630 hrs: Transfer to
the Volcanoes National Park HQs
0700 hrs:
Registration where the
park staff determines which group of gorillas you will visit.
The park staff discusses your fitness level and advises you of
the trekking times and conditions to the various groups based
upon their location in the park the previous evening. There are
a total of 80 gorilla permits available each day with a maximum
of eight trekkers visiting any one group.
Once the trekkers are
put into groups, each group’s Lead Guide briefs the trekkers of
the trekking procedures as well as the “do’s and don’ts” while
in the presence of gorillas. After the briefing, trekkers return
to their respective vehicles for the drive up the mountain to
the starting point.
Porters may be hired for
the trek to carry your backpack and gear; Cost, US$10 per
person/per day. We advise that you utilize this service.
Trekking can take from
two to six or more hours if the gorillas move before the park
rangers locate them the next morning. The guides stop frequently
to allow trekkers a chance to rest and take photos along the
way. Have lunch at the lodge, aftrenoon visit to TWIN lake
Overnight: The
Bishops House Deluxe room Fullboard (Inclusive of
Local Drinks & Limited Laundry)
Day
04 VOLCANOES
NATIONAL PARK
– 2ND GORILLA
TREKKING
Early breakfast at your
lodge,
0630 hrs: Transfer to
the Volcanoes National Park HQs
0700 hrs:
Registration where the
park staff determines which group of gorillas you will visit.
The park staff discusses your fitness level and advises you of
the trekking times and conditions to the various groups based
upon their location in the park the previous evening. There are
a total of 80 gorilla permits available each day with a maximum
of eight trekkers visiting any one group.
Once the trekkers are
put into groups, each group’s Lead Guide briefs the trekkers of
the trekking procedures as well as the “do’s and don’ts” while
in the presence of gorillas. After the briefing, trekkers return
to their respective vehicles for the drive up the mountain to
the starting point.
Porters may be hired for
the trek to carry your backpack and gear; Cost, US$10 per
person/per day. We advise that you utilize this service.
Trekking can take from
two to six or more hours if the gorillas move before the park
rangers locate them the next morning. The guides stop frequently
to allow trekkers a chance to rest and take photos along the
way. Have lunch at the lodge, aftrenoon AT LEISURE
Overnight: The
Bishops House Deluxe room Fullboard (Inclusive of
Local Drinks & Limited Laundry)
Day 5
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer back to Kigali arriving late morning and on to Kigali for your departure flight .
Cost : using one single room
1 pax
US$ 5,983
Single room supplement
US$ 1,100
IF
PASSENGERS
WISH TO STAY AT FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN DELUXE ROOM (
EXCLUDING LOCAL DRINKS AND LAUNDRY )
Cost : using one single
room
1 pax
US$ 4,511
Single room supplement
US$ 1,200
TWO GORILLA PERMITS
TO BE ADDED TO THE ABOVE COSTS
Per person : USD 1,500 X 2 = $3,000 FOR TWO GORILLA PERMITS
RWANDA SECTOR
Cost Includes
· Meet and greet
services
· Assistance at the
airport
· English speaking
guides through out
· Use of a Private
vehicle for transfers
· Guaranteed window seat
· All accommodation and
meals as specified
· All park fees and
government taxes - Gorilla viewing permit shown separately to be
added to the costs
Cost Excludes
· International flights
· Visas
· Airport tax
(International)
· Guide or local escort
gratuities
· Drinks and dining
rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance
· Telephone bill,
laundry and any items of a personal nature
· Gorilla & Golden
monkey Permits which are to be added separately as per above
rates - nett and non-refundable
Payment Terms and
Cancellation Policies
Deposit required to
confirm booking – 35% on
accommodation.
Full non-refundable
payment of gorilla permits.