Tafari Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival and Transfer to your booked Hotel in Kigal

Arrival and Transfer to your booked Hotel in Kigal

On arrival, your driver-guide will brief you about the details concerning your 3 days safari and transfer you to the North to Parco des National (Volcanoes National Park) which is located 80km from Kigali; approximately a two hours’ drive. Just in case you reach Kigali early you will have yourself a city tour where you will be able to visit the National Museum of the Genocide memorial center then have lunch and transfer to the park in the afternoon.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
Classic Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Volcanoes National Park-Gorilla Trekking-Twins Lake visit/Community walk

Volcanoes National Park-Gorilla Trekking-Twins Lake visit/Community walk

Have yourself an early tasty breakfast, after which your driver-guide will take you to the headquarters in the park by 8 am for beefing. Later embark on the amazing adventure, which is gorilla tracking, in most cases this activity requires some physical fitness by the hikers. On several occasions it takes between 1 to 6hours to trek and trekkers are permitted to be with the gorillas for 1 hour. It is really a nice experience seeing them play, guard each other, feed among others. While trekking hikers will be in line to also see other animals like the golden monkeys, elephants, buffaloes as well as birds. After trekking, you will be escorted back and head to the lodge; have lunch and opt for a visit to the twin lakes; Burera and Ruhondo or take a walk in the community and watch traditional dances of the locals or if you just relax in the afternoon at your lodge.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Classic Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Kigali -End of Trip

Transfer to Kigali -End of Trip

Be early to raise and have a morning breakfast before you check out from the lodge. After that your driver-guide will transfer you to Kigali city where you will have a short time shopping from local markets, you can buy souvenirs. Just in case you are still on time, you could also visit the pottery project and the Franco-Rwandan cultural center. Enjoy lunch and transfer to the airport as you will be heading home.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Tafari Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.