GORILLA ADVENTURE SAFARI

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SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS.

RWANDA.
Day 1 - Gorilla Nest Camp - Volcun Nat. Park - Rwanda
Day 2 - Kigali Intercontinental - Kigali - Rwanda 

KENYA.
Day 3 - Nairobi Serena Hotel - Nairobi - Kenya
Day 4 – Departure.

DAY 1  -  NAIROBI TO KIGALI, RWANDA (BY FLIGHT) THEN TO PARC NAT. DES VULCANS (BY ROAD - 2.5 HRS).

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta Int. Airport for flight to Kigali, Rwanda.

RWANDA.

GORILLA TREKKING.

Arrive at Kigali Int. Airport, meet and greet then afternoon drive to Ruhengeri, a 2 & ½ hour drive from Kigali. The drive is on a good paved road through the countryside with it’s beautiful terraced hills that characterize the rural lifestyle of Rwanda. From here continue a further drive climbing up to Kinigi (the volcano area and habitat for the Gorillas). Check in to lodge. 

Overnight at Mountain Gorilla Nest - fullbaord.

DAY 2 - GORILLA TREKKING AT PARC NAT. DES VOLCANS THEN TO KIGALI INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL.

This morning have an early breakfast at the lodge, then drive 2 Kms to the Gorillas Office for registration at 0730hrs. Then accompanied by the Parc National des Volcans excellent guides, drive to the edge of the park. Have a briefing by the guides on how to behave in the forest and in the presence of gorillas. Afterwards, enter the forest for GORILLA TREKKING.  Once in their presence of Gorilla’s the maximum permitted time in their company is strictly 1 hour. The trek will vary in length and location of gorillas. It will take between 3 and 6 hours. Thereafter, walk back to the parking lot and drive to the lodge for lunch. 

In the afternoon drive back to Kigali. Do a sightseeing tour of Kigali and visit the genocide memorials.

Overnight at the Kigali Intercontinental Hotel.

DAY 3 - KIGALI TO NAIROBI (BY FLIGHT).

Transfer to the airport for your short flight back to Nairobi.

KENYA.

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta Int. Airport, meet and greet then transfer to Nairobi Serena Hotel for overnight. Farewell dinner.

Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel - bed and breakfast.

DAY 4 - DEPARTURE.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

COST:
USD 1,721.- PER PERSON SHARING IN DOUBLE ROOM
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT – USD 217.-

Cost includes-
·         All transfers
·         Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
·         1 regional flight - Nairobi to Kigali and back - tax inclusive.
·         Safari vehicle
·         Experienced English speaking driver guide during the safari
·         Gorilla permits of USD 420.- per person

Not included-
·         International flights and taxes
·         Visa fees for Kenya and Rwanda
·         Personal insurance policy
·         Personal effects and toiletries
·         Laundry and telephones.
·         Drinks
·         Tips.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS AND THE PARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS.
As you may be aware,  there are only about 650 mountain gorillas remaining in their natural habitat in the world. These habitats are in DR Congo, Uganda and Rwanda. Presently, Rwanda not only enjoys the best security in the region but also has the easiest access routes for visiting the mountain gorillas.
PRIMATE SAFARIS organizes thrilling treks to visit these gentle giants in their misty mountain home, also known as the Virunga mountains (a chain of volcanoes with altitudinal ranges of 3500m - 4507m).
Gorillas are found in the forests surrounding the volcanoes.

There are currently four habituated gorilla families that can be visited. In order to minimize the behavioral disturbances to the gorillas, only 8 people a day are allowed to visit each of the four families  This means that only 32 people are allowed in the park daily. The limits serve to protect the gorillas from the risk of exposure to human-borne diseases.

In order to execute your bookings effectively, the following information is required:

Ø Intended period of stay in Rwanda
Ø Number of participants in your group
Ø How many gorillas visits you intend to make (each gorilla permit cost US$420 per person per day)
Please note that children under 15 years are not allowed in the park.

PARK NATIONAL DES VOLCANS (Volcanoes National Park)

Situated 91 kms NW of the capital Kigali, it's a 2 hours drive to the town of Ruhengeri. You are then driven on to the starting point in Kinigi where the hike begins to the edge of the forest. Here, you will get a brief break for instructions on how to behave in the presence of gorillas. The tracking then begins.  Once you locate the gorillas,the maximum permitted time with them is strictly one hour. Once inside the forest, the following must be observed

Ø No spitting in the park
Ø No littering
Ø No coughing in the direction of the gorillas
Ø Only speak in whispers
Ø Do not point at the gorillas
Ø Movement around the gorillas must be unthreatening
Ø No venturing behind thick shrubs. You may surprise a gorilla
Ø If you get stung by a nettle, do not cry out, scream, shoot-out loud or make any sudden moves
Ø If a gorilla charges or vocalizes, do not look directly at it. Stand perfectly still unless the guide asks you to crouch or move back.

ESSENTIALS ITEMS FOR THE HIKE.

Ø Long pants (jeans/khakis) and long sleeve shirt
Ø Good hiking boots
Ø Light weight rain coat
Ø Cap/hat
Ø Camera (no flash) / personal camcorder
Ø Drinking water

Travel Connections wishes you all an unforgettable Africa safari.