Day 1 – Welcome to Kigali, Rwanda
Upon arrival into Kigali Airport, you will be met by our representative and assisted to your transfer. Transfer to your overnight accommodation in Kigali.
Starting Accommodation: Flame Tree Village
Day 2 – Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Today you travel north to Ruhengeri and the Volcanoes National Park. This two hour drive undulates over Rwanda’s extremely hilly and picturesque countryside, and as you near the end of your journey, you will (weather permitting!) begin to catch glimpses of the Virungas - a chain of 9 impossibly steep and lofty volcanoes straddling the western branch of the Rift Valley from east to west. Transfer to your overnight accommodation.
Starting Accommodation: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge (L, D)
Day 3 – Volcanoes National Park
Early this morning you will be given a briefing by the park’s guides on how to behave once in presence of the Gorillas. Then drive on the brim of Parc National des Volcans where you will continue on foot. After tracking and encountering your assigned group you will spend one hour in their company before tracking your steps down the volcanoes.
Starting Accommodation: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 4 – Volcanoes National Park to Kigali
Enjoy another exciting and challenging day of Gorilla trekking. Your morning starts with an early morning briefing before heading out. The guides will use their knowledge of the gorillas' habits and information from the previous day to locate the group's whereabouts.
Return to Kigali this afternoon. Transfer to your overnight accommodation in Kigal.
Starting Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 5 – Kigali to USA (via Nairobi & Dubai)
Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Kigali Airport to connect with your departure flight. (B)
