MOUNTAIN GORILLA SAFARI
Day 1: Kigali
Met on arrival by Uniglobe Speedbird Safaris representative and proceed for a visit to the Memorial site and Museum. Lunch at the Kigali Serena Hotel, after lunch drive to Ruhengeri arriving in the late afternoon.
1 overnight at Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge/Gorilla's Nest Lodge
Day 2: Volcano National Park
Early morning breakfast; afterwards transfer to the park headquarters to complete the formalities for Gorilla trip. This is one of the most exhilarating and moving wildlife experiences you can have: you get so close to these giant primates, innate dignity and social interaction make a unique connection within each of us. The trek to find gorillas can be quite short, although on most days an hour or two of rough hiking each way is necessary. Each visit is by permit and limited to one hour with a professional Gorilla tracker in charge who will coach you on the safety rules and body language required to come close to the Gorilla troops.
1 overnight at Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge/ Gorilla's Nest Lodge
Day 3: Volcano National Park
After an early morning breakfast at around 0800hrs, we proceed for a Gorilla trek (1 hour visit) the trek begins through the lush farmland of the lower volcanic slopes. As the slopes become steeper and rockier, the vegetation becomes thick and tangled; huge trees, clinging vines and undergrowth add to the challenge of swift streams and slippery red mud underfoot. At around 8,000 fts foot signs of the huge animals become apparent. Damage to the bamboo trees is an obvious sign as the gorillas relish the young tender shoots and break older stems to suck the sap. 1 overnight at Sabyinyo Sliver Back Lodge/Gorilla's Nest Lodge
Day 4: Volcano National Park
After breakfast, optional visits to the pygmy village and the nearby markets. Late lunch at the Lodge and depart by road for Kigali.
1 overnight Kigali Serena Hotel
Day 5: Depart
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your international departure.
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