Rwanda Gorilla Group Departure 2024

Rwanda Gorilla Group Departure 2024 is getting ready and rolling in seamlessly. For the first time again after COVID-19, we are resuming our gorilla trekking safari departures to Rwanda this coming January 2024. Saty night at Kigali Serena Hotel -4* facility in Kigali and an elegant 2 nights stay at Virunga Inn Resort & Spa in Volcanoes National Pak is such a rewarding experience. BOOK NOW

Departure dates are:-
1st Group -04th-07th January 2024
2nd Groop -25th -28th January 2024

Each Rwanda Gorilla Group Departure will be a minimum of 5 Pax (using a single safari vehicle) and a Maximum of 10 Pax (using 2 safari vehicles)

Join us by making your booking today and be part of this amazing Rwanda Gorilla Safari experience.

Below is your itinerary sample for consideration- The price from US$ 3,410 Per person sharing.

Day 1:            Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali

Kigali

Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across lush undulating hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 metres above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options. It also offers a collection of restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.

Day Itinerary

• 1915: Arrival time flight time into Kigali Rwanda.
• 1920: VIP meet & greet through immigration procedures.
• 1930: Pick up from Kigali International Airport for a 25 minutes transfer to your hotel in Kigali
• 2000: Overnight stay and dinner at your hotel in Kigali.

Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel

Ideally located on one of Kigali’s most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art. Relaxed yet elegant, the hotel centres on the Executive Lounge and bar, which opens onto a wide sundeck overlooking the newly refurbished swimming pool. Also overlooking the pool, the popular Milima Restaurant offers a wide range of all-day buffet choices, while the relaxed Sokoni Café offers inside and outside poolside seating. The capital’s natural business hub, the hotel also boasts its own extensive conference centre, 500-seater auditorium and lavish ballroom.

The hotel features 148 rooms. Guests can choose from a selection of 60 Standard Rooms, 37 Superior Rooms, 19 Deluxe Rooms, 18 Junior Suites, 7 Prime Rooms, 6 Executive Suites and a luxury Presidential Suite. In-room facilities include 24-hour room service, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge, hair dryer, private safe and a flat-screen satellite TV.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2:            Virunga Inn Resort & Spa, Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park

Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, and set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience face to face encounters with these intriguing creatures. Regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main draw card, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, with the beautiful day hike to the Crater Lake on Mount Bisoke being a particular highlight. Make sure to visit the fascinating Karisoke Research Centre and the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey.

Day Itinerary

• 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0900: Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum 
• 1030: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
• 1300: Arrival at your lodge for your check-in.
• 1315: Lunch for the day and spend the rest of the afternoon on relaxation.
• 1530: The rest of the afternoon is for relaxation around the lodge.
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Overnight: Virunga Inn Resort & Spa

Virunga Inn Resort & Spa, located in Kinigi, Rwanda, is approximately 10 kilometres from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Accommodation at the property features beautifully appointed rooms equipped with comfortable bedding, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and a seating area. The property also features a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi throughout, room service, and a restaurant serving a tasty breakfast each morning.

Activities

Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum

Located just outside of Kigali City Centre in the Gasabo district, Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was created by a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The centre is extremely moving, challenging, educational and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and successful rebuilding post-genocide.

The memorial hosts a tour which is transparent and educational but very sombre and humbling when guests realise that over 250,000 deceased are buried on the site of the memorial.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3:            Virunga Inn Resort & Spa, Volcanoes National Park

Day Itinerary

• 0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing.
• 0800: Start the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
• 1200: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
• 1230: Transfer back to the Lodge.
• 1300: Lunch at the Lodge.
• 1500: Afternoon Iby ‘ Wacu Cultural Visit. 
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Activities

Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well-trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day.

Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Offering an adventurous stay in a traditional rural, Rwandan village that has existed for centuries living with and next to mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans.  Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime as you homestay with the community and become part of their family

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4:            End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

• 0700: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0800: Drive and return to Kigali.
• 1100: Arrival in Kigali with an early Lunch at a local restaurant.
• 1215: Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight.
• 1430: Flight time departing Kigali. End of service.

Basis

Breakfast and Lunch

Included in Rwanda Gorilla Group Departure 2024

• Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day.
  •    All activities as highlighted in the itinerary.
• VIP Meet & Greet on arrival at Kigali International Airport
  • 1 Night in Kigali at Kigali Serena Hotel.
  •    2 Nights at Volcanoes National Park.
  •    Kigali Genocide Visit.
  •    Cultural village visit in Musanze.
  •    1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, and trek – US$ 1500.
  • Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4×4 with WI-FI in receptive areas.
  •Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver guide.
  •Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
  •Our assistance.

Excluded in Rwanda Gorilla Group Departure 2024

• International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
• All extra activities, visits, entrances, and extra meals/drinks are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entry visa fees,
• Optional extras whilst in Kigali.
• Drinks throughout the trip,
• Tips and gratuities,
• Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.