3 Days Gorilla Trekking And Hike To Dian Fossey Tomb Safari

  • Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National park
  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking and visiting Dian Fossey Fund.
  • Day 3: Dian Fossey tomb’s hike, visiting Iby’Icawu cultural village and transfer to Kigali International Airport.

Detailed 3 Days Gorilla Trekking And Hike To Dian Fossey Safari At Volcanoes National Park.

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National park.

You shall be picked up by our experienced driver guide from Kigali International Airport, then you shall be transferred to Volcanoes National Park via Kigali-Rehengeri road which is 3-4 hours journey along the road, expect to see varied terrain. You shall check in the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Amarembo by Touch down (luxury)

  •     Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (mid-range)
  •     Le Bambou Gorilla lodge (Budget)                           

Meal Plan: Full board

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Day 2: Gorilla trekking

Wake up for an early morning breakfast, and transfer to Volcanoes park headquarters in Kinigi. By 7:30 you will briefed about the dos and don’ts when doing gorilla trekking. By 8:00 am, you will head for gorilla trekking led by a park ranger and spend 1 hour when you come across the mountain gorilla family you are trekking which share 98% DNA with humans. You will observe them feeding, socializing, protecting their families, you can take photographs. On the mountain gorilla trek you might meet some animals like the duikers, bush pigs, and bird species.

After the trek you will head back to the lodge for lunch, dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: : Amarembo by Touch down (luxury)

  •      Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (mid-range)
  •     Le Bambou Gorilla lodge (Budget)                           

Meal Plan: Full board

Day 3: Dian Fossey tomb’s hike and transfer to Kigali International Airport.

Wake up for an early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Volcanoes park headquarters in Kinigi. By 7:30 you will briefed about safety guidelines and rules of the trek, Dian Fossey’s work and history of the area. At 8:00 you will head for the trek to Dian Fossey’s tomb that is 5-6 hours. Once you reach the tomb you will get more information about Dian Fossey and her work, take photographs and head back to the park headquarters to meet our experienced driver guide who will pick you up take. You shall have lunch in Ruhengeri and transfer to Kigali International Airport to catch your flight.

Highlight: End of Safari

Safari includes;

  • Full-time English-speaking driver guide.
  • Meals and accommodation as mentioned.
  • Gorilla permit.
  • Dian fossey tomb permit.
  • Activities mentioned.
  • Ground transfers.

Safari excludes;

  • Souvenirs
  • Donations and Tips.
  • Entry visa and airport taxes.
  • Airfares.
  • Personal expenditures such as drinks.