Gorilla Express - 4 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Gorilla Express - 4 days" tour and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Rwanda. Begin your journey in Kigali, where you'll explore the historic capital with a guided city tour, including a poignant visit to the Genocide Museum. Travel in style in a private 4x4 land cruiser to the lush landscapes of Volcanoes National Park. Here, you'll experience the thrill of trekking through the rainforest, encountering golden monkeys and spending an unforgettable hour with endangered mountain gorillas. Relax at the Virunga Inn Resort & Spa, your base for adventure. Discover the stunning twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo, and enjoy a scenic drive past vibrant coffee, tea, and banana plantations. With comfortable accommodations and expert local guides, this tour offers a perfect blend of wildlife encounters and cultural exploration, ensuring a memorable Rwandan adventure. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic trek through the rainforest of Volcanoes National Park, spotting golden monkeys and other wildlife.

  • Spend a magical hour with endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

  • Explore Kigali, Rwanda’s historic capital, on a guided city tour, including a visit to the Genocide Museum.

  • Visit the magnificent twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo, located at the base of Volcano Muhabura.

  • Experience the breathtaking scenic drive past coffee, tea, and banana plantations.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Kigali

Location: Kigali

Accommodation Name: Kigali Serena Hotel

Upon arrival into Kigali airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Why not begin exploring Kigali or you can simply relax and enjoy the hotel facilities before your gorilla adventure begins.

Day 2: Kigali City Tour

Location: Kigali

Accommodation Name: Virunga Inn Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kigali - Kinigi. This morning take a historical city tour of Kigali including the moving Memorial Centre (Genocide Museum). Enjoy lunch in Kigali before travelling on to Ruhengeri at the foothills of the Virungas, which is our base for the trek to the gorillas. Tonight stay at a lovely lodge in the village of Kinigi which is just a short drive from Volcanoes National Park Headquarters.

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking & The Twin Lakes

Location: Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation Name: Virunga Inn Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It’s an early start this morning for our journey to Volcanoes National Park where we join a gorilla tracking group. After a briefing by the trackers we head into the forest in search of mountain gorillas - the largest living primate on earth. As we weave through the forest’s lush vegetation, the experienced trackers will teach you about how they track them and the behavioural habits of these gentle giants. Once the gorillas have been found we’ll be able to spend an hour with them before it will be time to leave. Coming face to face with a giant silverback is one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth!

After an incredible gorilla encounter we rejoin our driver guide and transfer back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to the beautiful twin Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera and the local crafts market.

Day 4: Kigali

Location: Kigali

Meals Included: Breakfast

Kinigi - Kigali. Today marks the end of your visit to Rwanda. Depart from foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, driving South past coffee, tea and banana plantations on a breathtaking scenic drive back to Kigali. On arrival in Kigali you will be transferred to Kigali International airport for your onwards departure flight. Onward flights should depart no earlier than 2pm.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Mid Range Lodges and Hotels

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer

    Enjoy airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 4.

  • Kigali city tour

    Experience a half-day city tour of Kigali and visit the Genocide Memorial Centre.

  • Visit to the twin Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera

    Explore the twin Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera.

  • Mountain Gorilla tracking permit

    Receive a mountain gorilla tracking permit and participate in a gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park.

  • Experienced local guide/driver

    Benefit from the services of an experienced local guide/driver and a professional gorilla tracker.

  • Park entrance fees

    All park entrance fees are included.

  • Private transportation

    Travel in private transportation in a 4x4 land cruiser.

  • Bottled drinking water

    Enjoy bottled drinking water while trekking and in the vehicle.

  • Emergency Evacuation Cover

    Emergency evacuation cover is provided.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is an entirely personal gesture and is not included.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities are not included.

Age Policy

The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 yrs. 

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay with 1 night at the Kigali Serena Hotel and 2 nights at the Virunga Inn Resort & Spa, offering a relaxing retreat after your adventurous days.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private transportation in a 4x4 land cruiser, including airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 4, ensuring a seamless journey throughout your tour.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides private transportation in a 4x4 land cruiser, including airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 4.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    You will stay 1 night at the Kigali Serena Hotel and 2 nights at the Virunga Inn Resort & Spa, offering a comfortable and relaxing retreat after your adventurous days.

  • Is there a minimum age requirement for the gorilla trekking?

    Yes, the minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years.

  • What is included in the gorilla trekking experience?

    The gorilla trekking experience includes a mountain gorilla tracking permit, participation in a gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, and the services of an experienced local guide/driver and a professional gorilla tracker.

  • What activities are included in the Kigali city tour?

    The Kigali city tour includes a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre and a historical tour of the city.

  • What happens on the last day of the tour?

    On the last day, you will depart from the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, enjoy a scenic drive past coffee, tea, and banana plantations, and then be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Gorilla Express - 4 days

4 Days Starting and ending in Kigali, Rwanda

Visiting: Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

1436/GEXP

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours, Small Group

Activities:

Walking

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