2 days Mountain Gorillas, can be trekked in Volcanoes national park, in the northwest of Rwanda on the border of Virunga national park in the Democratic Republican of Congo and Mgahinga national park in Uganda.
The park is famous for the tree climbing lions and the Golden monkeys. It’s also a home to the five volcanoes of the Virunga Mountain the Bisoke, Karisimbi, Gahinga, sabinyo and Muhavura that cover the rainforest. The park was a base for the Zoologist Dian Fossey.
The forest covers 30% of the park.the forest is the largest with trees, swamps, small lakes, mammals such as spotted hyena, bushbuck, elephants, duikers a number of birds and many more.
The 2 days Gorilla safari with Dina travel and Tours is available for tourists who would like to encounter with the mountain Gorillas in volcanoes national park.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1.arrival/transfer
Our English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel or area of residence there after depart to Kigali town for a city tour, and also have lunch late transfer to Volcanoes national park. Arrive and check in refresh and enjoy your dinner.
Accommodation
Muhabura hotel
Le bamboo Gorillas
Mountain Gorilla view lodge.
Day 2 Gorilla trekking/nature walk
Have an early morning breakfast our guide will pick you up and transfer you to the park headquarters for a short briefing about Gorilla trekking meet the ranger and proceed to trek the Mountain Gorillas.
The time to encounter with the mountain Gorillas is unpredictable, although it can take between 30mintes-7hours depending on the movement of the wild apes. As you trek the mountain Gorillas you will have a chance to spot a number of birds, primates, tree species and many more.
When you encounter with the Gorillas you are allowed to spend one hour with them as you see them eat, play, groom each it’s such unforgettable experience in the wild with the human cousins.
In case the encounter goes beyond lunch hour you will enjoy your packed lunch inn the jungle there after return to the park head quarters for a gorilla ceremony our guide will drive you back to the lodge to check out and transfer to Kigali to catch your plain or area of residence.
Tour includes.
Gorilla permit
Park ranger fee
English speaking Guide
Safari vehicle
Airport transfers.
Safari excludes
Visa fee
Personal insurance
Personal expenses such as drinks, telephones, accommodations, laundry, tips and optional activities.