This short and powerful safari immerses you in the heart of Rwanda’s natural and cultural beauty. Explore Kigali’s historical landmarks, visit local craft markets, and journey to the misty mountains of Volcanoes National Park, home to the rare and endangered mountain gorillas. A life-changing gorilla trekking experience awaits you — one of the most intimate and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters on Earth.
Arrive morning/lunchtime at Kigali International Airport and be met by your Driver Guide for a brief of your Rwanda visits. The Kigali city tours specially welcomes you to this “Land of a Thousand Hills”.You will start with the Kigali Genocide memorial Centre and thereafter proceed on to the City Centre for a quick lunch.Visit the Caplaki Crafts market and after here start your 2-hr drive to Volcanoes national Park for an afternoon game drive. It is a home for golden monkeys, a variety of birds, reptiles and amphibians amongst many other animals.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel
Early breakfast and proceed to the National Park headquarters for a Gorilla tracking experience in the Volcanoes National Park. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching. This is perhaps one of the most breathtaking wildlife experiences on earth. You get so close to these awesome giant primates. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. You can request for group of the family desired as per time taken to trek, if possible.
After Gorilla tracking return to your Lodge for lunch and afternoon drive back to Kigali (115kms / 1hr) for your evening departure flight.
