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3 Days Lake Kivu and Gorillas

Trip Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: From USD 1200 per person sharing
Trip Starts: Kigali, Rwanda
Trip Ends: Kigali, Rwanda
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Tour Summary: Kigali/Kinigi/Kigali
This is tour takes you to Kinigi then to Parc National des Volcans for mountain gorilla tracking. You also get to enjoy the fantastic views over Lake Kivu from the terrace of Kivu Sun Serena Hotel.

Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival - Kinigi
Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the genocide memorial museum. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Depending on arrival time picnic lunch en route or lunch at Muhabura hotel in Ruhengeri. Continue toward Kinigi. NB: If arriving in the afternoon, after meeting at the airport, drive directly to Kinigi. Overnight at Virunga Lodge.
Day 2
Mountain Gorillas
As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, 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 Mountain Gorillas Nest, continue toward Gisenyi, a nice small town, located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu Overnight at Kivu Sun Serena.
Day 3
Kivu – Kigali – Departure
Enjoy during the early morning hours the peaceful atmosphere of the calm and pristine waters of Africa’s highest lake. From the terrace of your hotel enjoy the fantastic views over Lake Kivu and its ragged shore. Drive back to Kigali. Time permitting lunch at Hotel des 1000 Collines.

 

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND RATES FOR RWANDA 3 DAYS LUXURY - EXPENSIVE PACKAGES

 

ACCOMODATION

LUXURY

  • Virunga Lodge- Eco lodge located on the top of a hill overlooking Bulera and Ruhondo lakes
  • Lake Kivu Serena- Fully renovated luxury hotel located on the shore of Lake Kivu. All facilities. Swimming pool.

EXPENSIVE

  • Gorillas’ Nest- Good hotel at the foot of the volcano range, satellite television. Good restaurant.
  • Lake Kivu Serena- Fully renovated luxury hotel located on the shore of Lake Kivu. All facilities. Swimming pool.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

GORILA TICKETS
They are in high demand and need to be booked and paid in advance. Buy your gorilla safari accordingly and avoid any disappointment.

GORILLA RULES
Eco-tourism is nature-based tourism that meets conservation objectives. Gorilla tourism depends largely on the conservation of these magnificent animals. Some rules have been developed to protect the gorillas and the park rangers will brief you before the trekking. Please respect them.

GORILLA GROUPS

  • Group 13 with 7 individuals located at Sabinyio volcano
  • Amohoro  group with 11 gorillas located at the Bisoke volcano
  • Umubano group with 10 individuals located between Sabinyio and Bisoke volcanoes
  • Sabinyio group with 13 individuals located between Sabinyio and Bisoke volcanoes
  • Susa group, 35 gorillas located on the Karisimbi volcano. Longer trekking distance
  • Hirwa group, a group of 9 gorillas on the northern slope of Sabinyio volcano
    Only the park authorities will assign your gorilla group.

PLEASE NOTE

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

  • Money for your personal expenses: usd or euro
  • Good walking shoes, rain gear, gloves (nettle stings), some long-sleeve shirts, sweaters for the cool evenings
  • Sun protection gear and cream
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Video and photo cameras. 200/300 mm telephoto lenses are very useful. Reserve batteries or battery charger (mains and/or 12 V car adaptors), normal and some high speed (800 – 1,000 ASA) films
  • Binoculars
  • A torch
  • Small rucksack
  • International vaccination card

INOCULATIONS

  • Valid yellow fever inoculation is required. Ask your physician for malaria protection.

VISA

  • A valid passport is mandatory. Visa rules have to be checked with the foreign ministry. If visas are required, you will need a single entry visa.

SAFARI GUIDE

  • Your guide is an experienced person speaking English and several local languages. He will be with you from the beginning to the end.

ACCOMODATION PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • 1 gorilla permits, FB per person in sharing twin

INCLUDED IN THE ITINERARY

  • All transfers and airport assistance
  • All accommodations and meals
  • All transportation in 4wd vehicles
  • English speaking park guide
  • English speaking driver/guide  
DISCLAIMER
The rates are subject to change without prior notice. There is no refund for the unutilized services.