3 Days with 1 gorilla tracking + Lake Kivu
Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes Nat. Park
Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue towards Volcanoes NP.
Approx 150 km – 3 hrs drive
Day 2: Mountain Gorillas Tracking – Lake Kivu
As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke,Sabyniyo,Gahinga and Muhubura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. After lunch at your hotel, continue towards Gisenyi, a nice small town, located on the north shore of Lake Kivu.
Approx 100km – 2 hrs drive
Day 3: Lake Kivu – Kigali – Departure
Enjoy during the early morning hours, the peaceful atmosphere of the calm and pristine waters of Lake Kivu. Return to Kigali. Lunch and Airport transfer.
Approx 175km – 3½hrs drive
What is included:
- Airport pick-up and drop off
- Private transportation in a 4×4 vehilce
- Meals and accommodation at your hotel/lodge of choice
- 1 Gorilla permit
What is excluded:
- Flights in and out of Kigali
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.