Join us on this magnificent 3 day Rwanda multi activity holiday where you will even go trekking in the land of the gorillas and golden monkeys.
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Join us on this magnificent 3 day Rwanda multi activity holiday where you will even go trekking in the land of the gorillas and golden monkeys.
This tour will show you the best of Volcanoes National Park, from the trekking of mighty endangered mountain gorillas to the rare golden monkeys and canoeing for adventure lovers on River Mukungwa, the best way to explore the countryside and connecting with the people.
Gorilla trekking expedition
On arrival, everyone will be split into groups of up to 8 people – and maybe joined with other tourists – before being allocated a ranger. You will then drive a short distance to the start of the trail, from where you will trek in the forest for around 1-3 hours or so to meet the gorillas. When you find them, the hour you spend with these incredible primates is a true lifetime experience that you will never forget. To see – and walk amongst – a family of mountain gorillas is a wildlife encounter unlike any other on Earth. You’ll be so close to the individual gorillas. Boisterous adolescents will be misbehaving whilst playful children are constantly demanding the attention of their parents as aunts and uncles wander together in an extended family group under the watchful eye of the silverback. You may only be a visitor, but you will briefly be part of their family in a really remarkable way.
Once you have returned to the Headquarters, head back to your hotel for a celebration lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure to relax or visit the local community projects in the area.
NB: The price for this package is based on per person sharing in twin or double room. Single supplement is mentioned as the maximum price.
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Canoeing on Mukungwa River
Pick up from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze. Arrival and pick your lunch box in Musanze town before you head to Mukungwa River for your canoe trip.
Set in the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, discover this special way to journey through
the countryside in our modern canoes! Soak up impressive views, spot abundant birds,
look out for the otters and meet friendly communities. Led by an experienced Kingfisher
Journey’s activity leader, this river is mostly very gentle and flat with one short, easy rapid
and one section where the water goes quite fast.
After the tour you will head to the lodge where you will check in and spend the rest of the night. Dinner and overnight at Go Lux Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & Free afternoon or community visit
On arrival, everyone will be split into groups of up to 8 people – and maybe joined with other tourists – before being allocated a ranger. You will then drive a short distance to the start of the trail, from where you will trek in the forest for around 1-3 hours or so to meet the gorillas. When you find them, the hour you spend with these incredible primates is a true lifetime experience that you will never forget. To see – and walk amongst – a family of mountain gorillas is a wildlife encounter unlike any other on Earth. You’ll be so close to the individual gorillas. Boisterous adolescents will be misbehaving whilst playful children are constantly demanding the attention of their parents as aunts and uncles wander together in an extended family group under the watchful eye of the silverback. You may only be a visitor, but you will briefly be part of their family in a really remarkable way.
Once you have returned to the Headquarters, head back to your hotel for a celebration lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure to relax or visit the local community projects in the area or visit Ellen DeGeneres campus of Dian Fossey. Dinner and overnight at Go Lux Lodge
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking & Transfer back to Kigali - Airport
Today you will head out into the forest to track an endangered species of monkey known as the Golden Monkey. Spend 1 hour watching the monkey families play in the forest! This is a wonderful wildlife encounter as the proceeds from tourists visiting goes towards the research into the protection of this species and how to preserve their environment so that they do not become extinct. And if you're into birds then make sure to ask your guides to point out the species that you may find on the trails, which if you're really lucky may include the rather impressive Blue Turaco!
Meet at the Volcanoes National Park headquarters at 07:00 and at 08:00 you will begin hiking through the forests to spend an hour with a troop of 40-100 playful golden monkeys who are jumping and running all around. This rare species is listed as endangered and there are currently two troops of monkeys of around 80 members, that have been habituated to visits by tourists in the park. You will trek to find the golden monkeys in a similar way to the gorilla trek, in a small group of no more than six people, spending one hour with the monkeys once you have found them. They are very sprightly creatures, leaping from tree to tree which is really entertaining to watch as they get on with their daily activities.
Return to the base, head to the lodge for lunch before you drive back to Kigali.
Drop off at the Airport. END
NB: There's an option to extend this trip to Lake Kivu for leisure which is about an hour drive from Musanze.
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