7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Duration

7 Days

Best Of Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Unbeatable

Overview

Observe endangered mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys on treks through Volcanoes National Park and Kalinzu Forest Reserve. Discuss gorilla conservation efforts with a researcher at the Karisoke Research Center, founded by National Geographic Grantee Dr. Dian Fossey in 1967. Attend a traditional drum-making workshop and enjoy a meal prepared by local women supported cooperative. However, the ever-growing number of tourists keen to see these great apes is proving to be an important factor in their conservation. Gorilla trekking is not only a wonderful experience allowing you to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat but helps contribute towards their protection. Find out more with this guide to mountain gorilla trekking.

Personalised journeys from start to finish

Personalised journeys from start to finish

Every trip helps support Conservation

Every trip helps support Conservation

Every detail taken care of

Every detail taken care of

Tour Highlights

  • Hike the densely forested slopes of Rwanda’s picturesque Virungas Volcanoes in search of the world’s largest population of wild mountain gorillas.
  • Gaze out onto Soaring Mountain slopes enveloped in lush and tropical vegetation.
  • Immersed in this dramatic natural setting, enjoy the opportunity to watch the intriguing interaction between gorilla families or set out in search of troops of the enchanting golden monkeys.
  • This itinerary is ideal for anyone eager for a glimpse of these great primates while undisturbed in their beautiful natural setting.

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari mini-van with roof-top for better photography and game viewing drives.
  • Services of an experienced safari tour driver/guide
  • Meals while on safari
  • Accommodation mentioned in the program
  • Government taxes, tolls and levy’s
  • Pick up and drop off from airport / hotel.
  • All park entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Visa fees
  • Items of personal nature: soft or bottled drinks
  • Gratitude’s (tips to guides)

Tour Itinerary

Day - 1

Arrival
Arrival

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and transfer to our hotel.

Day - 2

KNgamba Island
Ngamba Island

The next day, visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Ngamba Island, established in association with the Jane Goodall Institute as a habitat for rescued and orphaned chimpanzees. Later, explore the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

Day - 3

Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park

Fly from Entebbe to Kasese en route to Kibale National Park and check in to our lodge, set on a crater lake. Meet with National Geographic grantee Emily Otali, the Field Director of the Kibale Chimpanzee Project, and hear about the many conservation and education projects they support. Head into the park to search for chimpanzees; and look for other primates in the Bigodi Weland Sanctuary, including black-and-white colobus, red-tailed, and blue monkeys; and the rare l’Hoest’s monkey.

Day - 4

Kibale National Park/Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale National Park/Queen Elizabeth National Park

Spend a second morning tracking chimpanzees. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and go on safari to look for elephants, lions, and Ugandan kobs before an afternoon wildlife cruise.

Day - 5

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The next morning, head into the park’s forests, home to roughly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Sit among these gentle giants, observing one of the planet’s most endangered creatures up close.

Day - 6

Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park

Cross into Rwanda and settle into your private villa overlooking the surrounding volcanoes and lakes. Meet experts at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Center to learn about ongoing conservation efforts. Spend the next day tracking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, where National Geographic grantee Dian Fossey conducted research on gorillas for 18 years. Enjoy a traditional dance performance this evening..

Day - 7

Kigali And Departure
Kigali And Departure

This morning, search for endangered golden monkeys in the park alongside wildlife biologist and National Geographic grantee Deogratias Tuyisingize. After lunch, transfer to the Kigali International Airport (KGL) for your flight home.

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