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VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK AND LAKE KIVU SAFARI

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Kigali - Volcanoes NP - Lake Kivu

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Duration:
5 Days
Group Size:
40 persons
Location:
Rwanda
Tour Type:
Wild and Cultural Safaris

Overview

A Gorilla tour to Volcanoes national park is a purely life-changing experience which rewards travellers with a close encounter to our wild cousins, the endangered mountain gorillas with whom we share 98% of our DNA. In this 5 days tour, get ready to look out for these gentle giants, enjoy Kigali city and the beautiful Lake Kivu scenery.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation as per the Itinerary.
All meals as per the Itenrary.
A Professional English Speaking Guide
Applicable park entry
City Tour
Game Drives
Boat cruise
Gorilla Tracking Permit
Nature walks
Airport and hotel pickup and drop off
Ground transportation
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal Travel Insurance (we can do it for yor at an additional cost)
Flight Tickets (both international & inbound we can help you get one at extra cost)
Visa entry into the country (we can help you get one)
All kinds of drinks except water
Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”
Accommodation before and after the trip (it can be arrange upon request at an extra cost)
Any other personal expenses
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Travel Styles
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Adventure

Itinerary

1
DAY 1
KIGALI CITY TOUR
KIGALI CITY TOUR
Upon arrival, you will meet our driver guide waiting for you at the airport. You will then drive and check into the reserved accommodation for lunch and relaxation. In case time allows, you will go explore the beautiful Kigali City. Check out the Kigali Genocide memorial museum, Inema Art Center and the Kimironko market. Later on in the evening, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Kigali. Accommodation: Meals: lunch and dinner. Drinks: Water.
2
DAY 2
TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
After having an early morning breakfast, you will check out the accommodation and the driver will transfer you to Volcanoes National Park, which is the oldest national park in all of Africa and is dominated by the 8 Virunga volcanoes. This is the habitat of the endangered mountain gorillas and the golden monkeys. You will arrive at the park in time for lunch thereafter you can opt to hike to the grave of Diane Fossey. Diane Fossey studied and protected gorillas for 18 years. It is during the course of this hike that you will be able to see the Dian Fossey’s tomb, the cabin in which she was murdered, Karisoke Research camp, Mount Karisimbi, golden monkeys and a number of bird species. You will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Volcano National Park. Accommodation: Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks: Water.
3
DAY 3
GORILLA TREKKING AND TRANSFER TO LAKE KIVU
GORILLA TREKKING AND TRANSFER TO LAKE KIVU
After an early morning breakfast, your drive guide will drive you to the park headquarters where you will meet your ranger guide for briefing on the dos and don’ts while out in the forest. It is after this briefing that you will head into the forest for the trek. The trek can take between 30minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Once you have located a family, you will be allowed 1 hour with them observing their behavior and taking photographs. You will then return to your lodge for lunch and then after which you will drive to Lake Kivu. Main Destination: Lake Kivu. Accommodation: Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks: Water.
4
DAY 4
LAUNCH CRUISE AT LAKE KIVU
LAUNCH CRUISE AT LAKE KIVU
Early morning you will go out to explore Lake Kivu which happens to be the largest freshwater lake in Rwanda. Unlike other lakes in East Africa, you can swim here in Lake Kivu because it does not have hippos and crocodiles. The lake is part of the Albertine Rift Valley that runs from Zambia to Sudan. And it is along this lake that you will take a relaxing boat ride as you enjoy the cool lake breeze and scenic shore views. After the boat ride, you will return to the hotel for lunch and relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Lake Kivu. Accommodation: Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks: Water.
5
DAY 5
DEPARTURE
DEPARTURE
After an early morning breakfast, our professional driver guide will drive you back to Kigali where you will catch your flight back home. Main Destination: Kigali. Accommodation: None. Meals: Breakfast. Drinks: Water.

FAQs about
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK AND LAKE KIVU SAFARI

What modes of transport are available to reach the park?

The modes of transport are mainly by road from Kigali Airport and by air

What should i pack for this trip?

Comfortable tracking boots that will enable you to hike through the hills, a long-sleeved shirt, mosquito repellent that is friendly to skin, trousers, and a flashless camera to capture your memories with the Gorillas.

Which other major activity is found in Volcanoes National Park?

Golden Monkey Trekking

is Lake Kivu a fresh water lake?

Lake Kivu is a fresh water lake. It is one of the greatest Lakes of Africa.

How deep is Lake Kivu?

The maximum depth of the lake is 480m

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