THR- 1: 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking- EX- Kampala and Ex- Kigali

We have presented 2 convenient options of tracking gorilas in Rwanda and mostly for those with short of time and on budget while visiting the East African region. One option clients can start from Kigali and end there (EX- Kigali). While the other option is starting from Kampala and end from there (EX - Kampala). Alternatively it is possible to start in either Kigali or Kampala and in either. We can package for you anothe Ex Nairobi or Arusha/Kilimanjaro also within 3 days.

Parc National des Volcans (PNV)
Starting from Kampala, this park is located at the edge of southern part of Uganda border through Kisoro town after crossing Uganda Rwanda border and north of Rwanda between volcanic mountain ranges of Muhavura where about over 300 mountain gorillas find their natural habitat.

Starting from Kigali the park location is in the northern part of the country. There are seven habituated gorilla families – Amahoro, “Group 13”, Sabinyo and Susa - and others each of the groups allows up to 8 people per day.

EX- Kampala

Day1: Kampala to Ruhengeri - Rwanda
Picked from your hotel in Kampala in the early morningat 7.00am and be driven from Kampala with lunch stop in Kabale and proceed to Kisoro. Cross the border and drive to Ruhengeri for overnight at Gorilla Nest Hotel or Kinigi Hotel or Hotel |Muhabura in Ruhengeri. (Drive takes a minimum of 10 hours).

Day2: Gorilla Tracking in Parc de Volcanoes
Morning you will be driven to park headquarters after briefing start off the adventure with trackers. Tracking may take 2- 8 hours depending on the movement of these primates. Overnight will the side of Rwanda or after tracking cross the border drive to Kisoro dinner and overnight. Where time does not allow overnight will be Rwanda side.

Day3 : Drive back to Kampala
After breakfast drive to Kampala or Entebbe airport with Lunch stop on the way. Will stop at the Equator where the world two hemispheres meet. Take memorable photos as you stand accross both hemispheres. Continue to Kampala. END OT SAFARI

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EX- Kigali

Day1: Kigali to Ruhengeri
Picked from your hotel at your convenient time and mostly after lunch or on arrival at the airport and be driven northwards. The road takes you through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterizes much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes, with many peaks visible on clear days. Continue to Ruhengeri for overnight at Gorilla Nest Hotel or Kinigi Guest House. (Drive takes a minimum of 3 hours).

Day2 : Gorilla trekking in Parc de Volcanoes
Morning you will be driven to park headquarters after briefing start off the adventure with trackers. Tracking may take some hours depending on the movement of these primates. A briefing from your local guide and then it’s off! The time taken and the terrain varies (2- 8 hours) this depends on the movement of these gentle giants. The thrill of meeting face to face takes away the pain of some times long and arduous trek.  Each encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngsters frolic and swing from vines in delightfully playful manner.Overnight will the at you hotel, dinner and overnight. At your covinience can visit communities sorrounding that is if tracking ends early.

Day3: Ruhengeri tio Kigali
After breakfast drive to Kigali or to the airport with Lunch stop on the way. At request can visit the Rwanda memorial genocide cites on this day.

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The Safari cost Includes:
1 Gorilla permit per person
2 nights accommodation and meals at full board
Cross border fees for Ex Kampala
Park fees,
4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guide
Gorilla tracking and other notes on this tour:
Safari will be booked privately for our daily departures

Add on safaris (Optional)
In Uganda only
1 Day white water rafting on River Nile
1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island
1 Day Nakasogora White Rhino Farm
3 Day Ssese Islands
1 Day visit at Lake Bunyonyi for bird watching and boat ride

In Rwanda only
1 Day extra day of gorilla tracking subject payment of permit ($ 500) and other extra charges at the time of booking.
1 Day visit to golden monkeys trails
1 Day visit to the Dian Fossey Karusoke Research Center
1 Day climbing the volcanoes

Excludes:
Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry etc.

Departure Dates: Daily departures.

Accommodation: 
Accommodation available can be grouped as upmarket, medium class and low cost budget   accommodation facilities. We use luxury at request, medium and low cost budget facilities depending on your choice and budget. However in few cases, upmarket facilities may not be available and medium facilities have been used where medium facilities are not available we have used low cost.