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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 1000 living today. It's been described as the must do activity for 2019 best places to visit and we can say, it really lives to its name.
Note: Gorilla permits is not included in this package( you need to buy permits beforehand) just transport
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Gratuities
Gorilla Permit $1500
Departure Point
KK 708 St, Kigali, Rwanda
From Guest hotel or resident.
From Guest Hotel or Residence
Return Details
KK 708 St, Kigali, Rwanda
From Guest hotel or resident.
Volcanoes National Park, Ruhengeri, Rwanda This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. We encourage for your own enjoyment to make sure that you are perfectly fit and healthy. (We’ve had people as old as 70years old do gorilla tracking so this should not be a problem; all you need is to ask your driver guide to request a shorter group for you if you cannot trek far)It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers, gloves for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets (for you, not the gorillas) as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the gorillas, but it is an hour you will never forget 240 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Q7588WFjennifert
17 Apr 2023
This company arranged for my pass to the park along with the transport, from Kigali. My driver was prompt, kind and knowledgeable.
JKresse
04 Jan 2023
Although the transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla NP was good, with our driver Kinote Ian, Kawira Safaris has never paid a refund of $2,000 USD due us primarily from cancelled airline tickets that we purchased through them. We are also out another $600 USD for an unused Uganda Gorilla permit purchased through Kawira. Ian acknowledges the debt for the cancellations but has not been forthcoming with regard to any proceeds Kawira may have received for the valuable gorilla permit.
Wildolive424
15 Dec 2022
We did the gorilla trekking tour from Kigali. Our tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The experience is almost not describable, such close up with the gorilla families, almost in touching distance. Our two-night stay at Ingagi Park View lodge was special, where do you get a complementary foot massage after the trekking? The visit to the Ellen DeGeneres - Dian Fossey research center is fun and educational. Highly recommended. Africa Explore tour really take care of their guests.
This tour in
Rwanda
is organized by
Kawira Safaris Ltd
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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