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Rwanda Gorilla Tour - (5 Days Mountain Gorilla Adventure in Uganda

Mountain Gorilla in Rwanda

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Rwanda
Met on arrival at airport and transfer to Kigali. After lunch, depart for PNV at 2pm. The journey north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. Overnight and dinner at Volcanoes Virunga Lodge/ Kinigi Guest House (FB).

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans
Go gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans (subject to permit availability at the time of booking). Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience. If you are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for a late lunch! Some gorilla families however are more elusive and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. Overnight and dinner Volcanoes Virunga Lodge/ Kinigi Guest House (FB).

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking / Community tour
Either go gorilla tracking again in Parc National des Volcans (on payment of supplement at time of booking), or visit the golden monkeys or drive to Gisenyi, visit Ros Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu or climb the Visoke/Muhavura volcanoes, or trek to Dian Fossey's grave, or visit the local school, community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (FB).

Day 4: Visit Dian Fossey Grave
In the morning relax or walk near the Lodge, visit the golden monkeys or trek to Dian Fossey's grave. O/N: Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge (FB).

Day 5: Kigali City Tour and Departure
Leave for Kigali. [Clocks go back one hour]. Time permitting; go for a tour of the city including a visit to the market, pottery project, handicraft shops and the genocide memorial. Transfer to the airport (HB).

End of the Rwanda Gorilla Trek