DESCRIPTION:

This Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you into the biodiverse Volcanoes National Park to spend time with the endangered African mountain gorillas – one of the rarest and most poignant wildlife encounters on the planet.

Your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience is combined with a trek to see the endemic golden monkeys of Volcanoes Park, as well as a city tour of Kigali, the clean and modern capital of Rwanda.

4 Days highlights Gorilla & Golden monkeys trekking, and Kigali City Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Rwanda

Day 2: Gorilla trekking & Cultural tour (optional).

Day 3: Golden monkeys trekking and transfer to Kigali

Day 4: Kigali City Tour (optional) and Departure

Detailed 4 Days for Gorilla & Golden monkeys trekking and Kigali City Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Rwanda!

You will be picked up by our guide/driver when you arrive at the Kigali International Airport who will transfer you to the hotel where you’ll spend the night. Distance from the airport to the hotel: 20 – 25 min.

Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel / Mille Collines Hotel / Serena Hotel

Day 2: Tranfer to Musanze for Gorilla Trekking + Cultural tour (optional).

The journey begins as early as 4 AM local time from Kigali to Kinigi/Musanze to trek endangered mountain gorillas. We expect arrival to RDB Office Kinigi around 6:30 AM for registration, allocation into groups and briefing from the park guide. We also advise you to be in good physical condition before starting the activity because it might be tough depending on the gorilla group you are assigned. Long sleeve shirts and pants, hand gloves, rain jackets, and hiking boots are recommended for gorilla trekking. Visitors can hire a porter to help with their luggage for roughly $15.

After Trekking, you will do check in at the hotel and lunch will be served at Migano restaurant. Based on timing schedules, we can have a short visit to IBY’IWACU Community village.

Accommodation: Best View Hotel / Fatima Hotel / Five Volcanoes boutique Hotel

Day 3: Golden Monkeys Trekking and Transfer to Kigali

Our next day trip will be for golden monkeys trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park as well-one of Africa’s oldest wildlife conservation areas.

At 6:20 AM, we will drive to the park office for registration and briefing by the park guide before starting the hike.

There are 2 habituated groups of golden monkeys in the Volcanoes National Park numbering about 85. These two habituated groups live in the slopes of Mount Sabyinyo. Golden monkey trekking is special because there is no age limit. Long sleeve shirts and pants, hand gloves, rain jackets, and hiking boots are highly recommended.

After trekking, Lunch will be served at Muhabura hotel. After lunch we will hit the road to Kigali.

Accommodation: Chez Lando hotel / Mille Collines Hotel / Serena Hotel

Day 5:  Kigali City Tour and Departure

At 9 AM, our driver guide will pick you up from the hotel (after check out) and visit Kigali Genocide Memorial, Rwanda’s painful past has haunted the country for years, yet their impressive recovery story has turned them into an inspiration.  After a visit to Campaign against Genocide Museum will be done to have an information on how the genocide was stopped. This museum is located in the compound of Parliament. After lunch you will visit Kimironko Market for buying souvenirs and continue to the airport for the departure.

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EXCLUSIVE: Alcohols, covid test, buy souvenirs, tips and donations, personal expenses….

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Payment Policy

• 100% payment for the gorilla trek permits is required upon confirmation (US$ 1,500. – each);
• For the other servicers, 80% is also required at the time of booking. The balance or final payment of 20% is due at arrival in Kigali after checking in at the hotel;
• If the reservation is made within 45 days prior to the arrival date, full payment is required at the time of booking;
• In case payment is done by debit / credit card, additional fee of 3% is required;
• The copy of proof of payment required and sent to the company’s business email (info@thinkotours.com) in order to confirm the booking.

Cancellation Policy

In the event that you decide to cancel a trip after booking it, certain cancellation charges will be payable to our supplier as your payments are immediately used to obtain lodging, tours and services at the best rates.

You understand and accept when booking through us that you are bound by our supplier’s terms and conditions and accordingly any policies they may have on cancellation charges.

• Cancellation fee of 25% if the trip is cancelled less than 90 days prior to the arrival;
• Cancellation fee of 50% if the trip is cancelled less than 60 days prior to the arrival;
• Cancellation fee of 100% if the trip is cancelled less than 45 days prior to the arrival;
• Payment for Gorilla Permits is nonrefundable.