rwanda
THE ULTIMATE GORILLA ADVENTURE
This is often rated one of the top travel experiences ever!
An incredible adventure to the stunning Rwanda where over the space of ten days we will trek with chimpanzees, golden monkeys and come face to face with the extraordinary mountain gorillas.
We will stay in near luxury accommodation (hey, it is the middle of Africa) and travel in private jeeps (with retractable roofs) stopping in small villages and visiting museums along the way.
With plenty of time to immerse ourselves in the local culture and experience Kigali nightlife (the Rwandans are very social people) and a chance to visit one of the genocide orphanages and even a Mutzig Beer factory this is a once in a lifetime adventure. We end the trip at the luxurious Lake Kivu Serena Hotel on the border of the Congo.
Please note: the dates of the trip are subject to slight change due to the availability of the Gorilla Trekking Permits. We will confirm dates as soon as possible so you can book flights into Africa accordingly.
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Price Guide
A$3,200 for all accommodation, transport within Rwanda and most meals. Plus US$500 (at time of writing) for Gorilla Trekking Permits.We would suggest another US$500 for incidental expenses.
Highlights
- nothing beats coming face to face with a silverback and his family, nothing
- wandering through a bamboo forest with near extinct golden monkeys at arms length is truly magical
- the people, how can they smile and be so welcoming given what they experienced so recently
- rwanda itself is a lush green land of thousand hills, around every curve is another breathtaking vista
- kigali, the capital is a bustling town with a buzz at night
- mutzig, the local beer, say no more
Duration
- day 1 - We meet at the Hotel Rwanda for late meal
- day 2 - Drive to Nungwe Forest through small villages and lush hills
- day 3 - Trek through the forest searching for chimps and Colobus monkeys
- day 4 - Genocide Museum tour and explore Kigali before heading to the Parc de Volcanos
- day 5 - Gorilla trekking
- day 6 - Choice of another gorilla trek or golden monkey trek
- day 7 - Head towards Lake Kivu Resort for some luxury
- day 8 - Visit genocide orphanage and Mutzig beer factory
- day 9 - Drive back to Kigali for a bit of local nightlife
- day 10 - Depart
Activities
- opportunity for two gorilla treks
- golden monkey trek
- trekking for chimpanzees in Nungwye Forest
- genocide museum tour
- national museum
- kigali nightlife
- mutzig beer factory tour
When
You will LOVE!
- the gorillas; it is impossible not to
- the people are amazing
- the lack of other tourists
- the history and relevance
- the exclusive transport and accommodation
- the knowledge of our local guides
- chilling on the banks of Lake Kivu recounting the previous eight days
You might NOT LIKE!
- the history can be confronting
- there are a couple of long days in the vehicles
- depending on the weather the trekking can get dirty
- the local food is 'unique'