Explore Rwanda, travel across the landscape that has given the country its name “the country of a thousand hills”, meet its warm welcoming people and view the rare and endemic species of birds of Rwanda including the elusive shoebill stork in the Nyungwe wetland forest. Visit the highland gorilla families, 7 of which are accessible to tourists. Experience the tenderness of a silverback leader with its children, look into the eyes of these amazing primates and feel them touch your heart.
Visit highland gorilla family “Group 13” closest from the park entrance and an easy 1 hour trek. Experience the tenderness of Kurire, silverback leader of group 13 as he frolics with his children.
Those who would be willing and able to do a longer trek, will be amazed by the largest gorilla family accessible to visitors. The “Susa Group” has 37 individuals including three silverbacks, infant twins and Poppy, 38 year old female, last living member of Digit’s family, one of Dian Fossey’s research groups.
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a life time. There are seven habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.
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3 days Gorilas in the Mist
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans.
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali, and go on a Kigali city tour.
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4 days Gorila Kingdom
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans.
Day 3: Explore the Mountain Gorilla habitat
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali, and go on a Kigali city tour
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7 days Great Apes Expedition
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans.
Day 3: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park en-route along Gisenyi, Lake Kivu, and Kibuye.
Day 4: Trekking chimpanzees.
Day 5: Trek colobus monkeys.
Day 6: Transfer to Kigali and various cultural sites.
Day 7: Transfer to Kigali, and go on a Kigali city tour
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