The 4 Days Rwanda gorilla tour & Dian Fossey grave yard hike is an exceptional package that rewards you with up-close mountain gorilla encounters in Volcanoes national park. You will also hike to the gravesite of Dian Fossey an American Primatologist who lost her life to save gorillas. Explore the beauty of Volcanoes National park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas located in north western Rwanda. Gorilla trekking is the most done travel activity in VNP attracting a high number of travelers from all over the world. Each gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 which make this small country a luxury gorilla safari destination. You will also hike to the graveyard of Dian Fossey, a fallen American primatologist who was murdered during her campaign to save the endangered gorillas. The park is also famous for golden monkey trekking experience having two golden monkey communities habituated for trekking. The trek in search for the gorillas also offer you chances to meet other wild animals, birds and insects which live in this rain forest. For adventure travelers, Volcanoes National park is a center for mountain climbing sheltering two dormant volcanoes (Mt Karisimbi & Mt Bisoke). Bird watching is another interesting activity to do in Volcanoes National Park sheltering over 180 bird species. Nature/forest walks, twin lakes and musanze caves are other features to explore on your trip to Volcanoes National park. Gorilla Trek Africa is your reliable guide on this 4 Days Rwanda safari. The tour starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National park
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking
Day 3: Dian Fossey graveyard hike & Cultural tour
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National park
Upon reaching the airport, you will meet our driver guide. Drive through the clean city of Kigali to Volcanoes National park. Dinner and overnight at Tiloreza Eco lodge (Luxury), D Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Deluxe), Muhabura Hotel (Budget)
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking
Have early morning breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters in Kinigi for a pre trekking briefing. You will then drive to the tracking starting point and together with your ranger guide hike into the jungle to track gorillas. Spend an hour with these gentle giants, learn more about them and enjoy their company. Dinner and overnight at the lodge (Day 1)
Day 3: Dian Fossey graveyard hike
Wake up early, have breakfast and go for a short briefing. You will then hike up to the graveyard of Dian Fossey. Here you will be told more about Dian’s love for gorillas to the extent of losing her life to save gorillas that were at the verge of extinction. You will then hike down and transfer to the lodge for a hot late lunch. In the evening, you will visit local communities to learn more about Rwanda’s traditions and norms.
Day 4: Departure
Have breakfast and transfer back o Kigali airport for a return flight.
End of the trip
Price Inclusions
• Gorilla permit
• Dian fossey Grave Yard Hike
• Accommodation and meals
• Driver guide
• Enroute meals
• Bottled drinking water
• Park entrance fees
• Ranger guide fee
Price excludes
• Alcoholic drinks
• Flight and visas
• Driver guide tip
• Porter fee
• Other personal expenses
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