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Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour

Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour

Overview

Rwanda is well known for its mountain gorillas. First brought to international attention by the conservation efforts of Dian Fossey in the 1960s and 1970s, Rwanda’s gorillas have been featured in numerous documentaries and have been visited by well-known figures such as BillGates, Natalie Portman, and Ted Turner, all of whom have participated in Rwanda's annual gorilla naming ceremony. In addition to Mountain, GorillasRwanda is home to a huge diverse population of animals including the worlds largest natural park for hippos - some 20,000 are believed to be there. 

Activities
Activities

Meet and greet on arrival at Kigali International Airport, by our representative and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Des Milles Collines

Meal: No Meal

Visit the Kigali genocide memorial centre this morning and afterwards, start your journey to Volcanoes national park. Enjoy your scenic journey northwards to the home of the endangered

mountain gorillas. Settle into your lodge and later head out to meet the gorilla guardians – a community of reformed poachers. Your visit to the village contributes to the livelihood of the locals

and sustainable tourism.

Overnight at Ingaji Park View Hotel

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

A thrilling experience with the endangered mountain gorillas

Today is the highlight of your tour… prepare yourself for an encounter with some of the gentle giants: the endangered mountain gorillas. 07:00, you gather at the headquarters for a briefing, after, your ranger will lead you through the tropical rain forest in search of your gorilla family. Stay with them for an hour, observing their behavior in their natural habitat.

Overnight at Hotel Ingaji Park View Hotel

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Dian Fossey is one of the greatest primatologists the Virunga volcanoes has had. She dedicated her life to the protection and conservation of the endangered mountain gorillas. The world got to know about mountain gorillas through her work. It’s widely believed that without her effort, the gorillas would have been extinct, or numbers low. The hike to Fossey’s tomb takes approx. 3 hours. Learn about her work when you hike while contributing to what she started.

Overnight at Hotel Ingaji Park View Hotel

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Today you return for another adventure on the Virunga Mountain ranges tracking the golden monkeys. The search for the rare primate’s, endemic to this region takes between 2 to 4 hours. When you find them, you are allowed time in the presence of these gorgeous primates; observe them as they go about their daily business and learn about their behaviour. Afterwards, drive to Kigali and later your guide will take to the airport in time for your evening flight

Meal: Breakfast and lunch

What’s Included
  • 4 Nights hotel accommodation as per the Itinerary/Similar standard
  • 1 gorilla & 1 golden monkey permit each
  • Kigali genocide memorial visit
  • Meal plan: Full-board
  • Private 4x4 safari land cruiser vehicle with an English-speaking driver guide and fuel for this itinerary
  • All entrance and other fees for the activities included in the itinerary
  • Mineral water in transit
  • All government taxes
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what's included section
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact us :+251115174204/4207/4203/4504

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation received within:

91 days and over there will be no cancellation charge.

90 – 46 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 30% of the tour cost.

45 – 30 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 50% of the tour cost.

29 – 20 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 75% of the tour cost.

19 – 0 days prior to departure will be subject to cancellation charge of 100% of the tour cost.

Special Note

Important Note:

➢ Price is subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation.

➢ Rate not valid for peak season such as Christmas, Easter and etc.

➢ All timings and routing are approximate and subject to change at short notice.

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Highlights
Tour Name Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour
Sales Validity Start 25 March 2025
Sales Validity End 31 December 2025
Duration 5 day(s)
Price
Price Group Price Per Person
1 to 2
USD 5580