3Days Gorilla Trekking

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3Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda. This can not happen before Kigali city tour as it is a thriving African city.

It is immediately notable for its cleanliness, orderliness, and hospitality.

Kigali is a great place to begin or end any Rwanda journey, as it’s conveniently

located in the geographic center of the country.

The city is clean and safe, with extremely welcoming people. Travelers will enjoy exploring the great cultural activities– including several award-winning museums, burgeoning music scene, and some of

East Africa’s most memorable dining experiences.

This tour will take you to the following sites.

Kigali Genocide memorial site (Est. Visit Time 1hr30min)

The Kigali Memorial exists as a permanent memorial to those who became victims to the genocide in 1994.

It deals with a topic of international importance, with far-reaching significance, and is designed to engage and challenge an international visitor base.

Here you will be able to visit the three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the genocide in 1994 and pay tribute to the victims of the genocide.

Campaign Against Genocide Museum (Est. Visit Time 1hr30min)

H.E Paul Kagame opened this campaign against Genocide Museum officially on 13th December 2017.

CAG Museum is built in the Parliamentary building which was once known as Conseil.

National de Development because this building hosted the Rwandan, Patriotic Front

politicians and the 600 man protection force (3BN) from 28th December 1993. They

were in the preparations for the installation of a Broad-Based Transitional Government.

Together with the National Transitional Assembly and these 600 man protection force the (3BN)

were the ones given the order first.

The dates on 07/04/1994 by the RPA Chairman of High Command Major General Paul Kagame to break out from their initial positions. To defend themselves and rescue victims of Genocide.  Their vicinity when the campaign against

Genocide began. CAG Museum depicts in detail how the Campaign Against Genocide Plan was

executed by RPF. Following the withdrawal of UN troops leaving the targeted Tutsi

under the mercy of the Genocidaires and how only the RPF/A forces who were in the

war of liberation took the unilateral decision to stop Genocide, Rescue victims of

Genocide and defeat the Genocidal forces. This CAG Museum also has its outer part comprised of monuments including that of the 12.7mm Machine Gun that helped in containing the advancing genocidal forces. After this, the 3Days Gorilla Trekking goes on.

OVERVIEW

Price in US Dollars per person

Net & Non-Commissionable – Valid for

2019-2020

Travelling 2 Pax USD $ 2150

Travelling 4 Pax USD $ 1988

Travelling 6 Pax USD $ 1934

Travelling 8 Pax USD $ 1988

Gorilla Trekking permit USD $ 1500

ITINEARY

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali International Airport

 

Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, our representative outside customs and

immigration hall will meet you. He will then introduce you to your driver-guide(s) who will

transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. On arrival at the hotel, you will check-in followed by

late dinner.

Radisson Blu (FB) Luxury, Hotel Des Mille Collines(FB) Mid-range

 

Day 2; Kigali City tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

 

This morning at 08:00 am your guide will pick you up from the hotel and start your Kigali

city tour

Peacefully nestled along picturesque hilltops, Kigali is a thriving African city

immediately notable for its cleanliness, orderliness, and hospitality.

Kigali is a great place to begin or end any Rwanda journey, as it’s conveniently

located in the geographic center of the country. The city is clean and safe, with

extremely welcoming people. Travelers will enjoy exploring the great cultural activities

– including several award-winning museums, burgeoning music scene, and some of

East Africa’s most memorable dining experiences. This tour will take you to the

following sites.

Kigali Genocide memorial site (Est. Visit Time 1hr30min)

The Kigali Memorial exists as a permanent memorial to those who became victims of

the genocide in 1994. It deals with a topic of international importance, with far-

reaching significance, and is designed to engage and challenge an international

visitor base. Here you will be able to visit the three permanent exhibitions, the largest

of which documents the genocide in 1994 and pay tribute to the victims of the

genocide.

Campaign Against Genocide Museum (Est. Visit Time 1hr30min)

H.E Paul Kagame opened this campaign against Genocide Museum officially on 13th

December 2017.

CAG Museum is built in the Parliamentary building which was once known as Conseil

National de Development because this building hosted the Rwandan Patriotic Front

politicians and the 600 man protection force (3BN) from 28th December 1993 as they

were in the preparations for the installation of Broad-Based Transitional Government

and the National Transitional Assembly and these 600 man protection force the (3BN)

were the ones given the order first on 07/04/1994 by the RPA Chairman of High

Command Major General Paul Kagame to break out from their initial positions defend

themselves and rescue victims of Genocide in their vicinity when the campaign against

Genocide began

CAG Museum depicts in details how the Campaign Against Genocide Plan was

executed by RPF/A following the withdrawal of UN troops leaving the targeted Tutsi

under the mercy of the Genocidaires and how only the RPF/A forces who were in the

war of liberation took the unilateral decision to stop Genocide, Rescue victims of

Genocide and defeat the Genocidal forces. This CAG Museum also has its outer part

comprised of monuments including that of the 12.7mm Machine Gun that helped in

containing the advancing genocidal forces.

You will break off for lunch at Hotel des Mille Collines – After your relaxed lunch,

proceed to Volcanoes national park (2h 30min drive) on arrival you will visit Ibyi iwacu

the cultural village before checking in at your lodge.

IBYIWACU CULTURAL VILLAGE is changing traditional perceptions of what constitutes

tourism by turning fate into fame through sharing various aspects of rural cultures and

livelihoods into tourist attractions and creating income-generating activities for rural

poor people that have lived on bushmeat, poaching for generations. The village

provides tourists experiences beyond wildlife viewing, the people, culture, and how

they live. The village also gives a chance to the visitors to enjoy the eight different

local dances, listen to Gorilla songs, local food preparations, visit the local healer, visit

the king’s place and get to hear all the old stories. Return to the lodge for dinner and

overnight.

Amakoro Songa Lodge (FB) Luxury Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (FB) Mid-range

 

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking

 

Today your day begins with an early – 06:30 am – drive to the Volcanoes National Park
offices for Gorilla Trekking briefing that takes place at 7:00 am. You will then start your
walk at 8:00 am.
Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range
and is the home of the rare mountain gorilla and the rich mosaic of montane
ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp
and heath, but the high point will be spending an hour with the remarkably peaceful
gorillas despite their size and appearance as they go about their daily life, feeding,
playing, resting, and raising their young.
After the Gorilla trekking, you will return to the lodge bathe, enjoy some food and
transfer back to Kigali international airport for your departure flight.

COST

Starting From $1998

Catered for in the package:-

  • Exclusive use of a Safari Land Cruiser during
  • the Safari.
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle.
  • Meet and Greet services at Kigali
  • international airport.
  • Accommodation at all the lodges and hotels
  • mentioned in the program.
  • Services of a professional English speaking driver-guide.
  • Activities mentioned in the itinerary (Gorilla
  • permit rate is given separate)
  • All airport transfers.

Uncatered for in the package:-

  • Rwanda Visa $30 per person to be obtained
  • upon arrival.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Local flights/charters.
  • Personal expenses.

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