An 8 day safari which starts
and finishes in Kigali. This safari can also be done
on a private basis. [One gorilla permit in Parc National
des Volcans is included in the cost but the other gorilla
trackings require a supplement to be paid at time of
booking.]
Seeing some of the last remaining 700 mountain gorillas
in the world is a fantastic experience and this safari
takes you to three gorilla parks – PNV in Rwanda
and Mgahinga and Bwindi in Uganda. It offers an opportunity
to track gorillas four times, twice in PNV, once in
Mgahinga/Nkuringo and once in Bwindi. PNV in Rwanda
has five habituated gorilla families and tracking most
groups in the afro-montane forest usually takes only
a few hours. You can also climb a volcano, visit the
remains of Dian Fossey’s grave or visit the endangered
golden monkey. Mgahinga, in Uganda, is a great place
to appreciate the unique Virunga volcanoes and it has
one habituated family. Sometimes this group moves across
the border and you can track gorillas at Nkuringo in
Southern Bwindi instead. You can also climb a volcano
or go for a nature walk, visit the endangered golden
monkey or go birding. Bwindi in Uganda has four habituated
families and the gorillas there live in thicker tropical
forest and tracking is more challenging as the hillsides
are steeper. You can also go for nature walks to see
birds, monkeys and orchids.
On safari clients stay 3 nights at Volcanoes Virunga
Lodge, 2 nights at Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge and
2 nights at Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge.
RWS1 GORILLAS
IN THE VIRUNGAS AND BWINDI (RWANDA AND UGANDA)
AN EIGHT-DAY SAFARI
Departs 2008: 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 13 May, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 16 Dec
Departs 2009: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Apr, 5 May, 2 Jun, 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 8 Dec
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GORILLAS
IN THE VIRUNGAS AND BWINDI (RWANDA AND UGANDA)
Starts Tuesday ends Tuesday |
US$ |
£ |
Euros |
| Per person sharing a twin room |
4,825 |
2,474 |
3,740 |
| Single room supplement |
581 |
298 |
450 |
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1. Published prices may change without notice in case of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
2. Prices for safaris in 2008 are valid until 31 December 2008. Prices for the dates shown in 2009 will be published at a later date.
3. Prices are based on exchange rates with the US dollar in May 2007: 1.95 US dollars to the £ sterling and 1.29 dollars to the euro. For payments in £ sterling and euro the dollar shall be converted at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
4. Prices include transport and a driver/guide for the itinerary agreed, accommodation on a shared basis and meals stated (in Kampala, Entebbe and Kigali bed and breakfast only and on safari full board) and, where appropriate, boat trips, park fees, chimpanzee permits and one gorilla permit. At Volcanoes gorilla lodges (Bwindi, Mount Gahinga and Virunga), the tariffs are on an all-inclusive basis and, in addition to accommodation and meals, include unlimited consumption of all alcoholic and soft drinks; laundry services; and any activities clients wish to do around the lodges. A complimentary massage is also offered.
5. Prices exclude airfares to Uganda/Rwanda, entry visas and airport taxes. At non-Volcanoes lodges all personal expenditure such as laundry and drinks are excluded.
6. All gorilla permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 20% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited; any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking. Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning.
7. From the safari price paid by clients Volcanoes contributes $100 per client to the Volcanoes Partnership Trust, a separate non-profit organisation which undertakes community and conservation activities.
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For dates and prices of all scheduled safaris please
click here.
For information on tailor-made safaris Click Here
For more information or to book a safari please email salesug@volcanoessafaris.com
 (RWS1) For
a pdf containing details of the tour please click
here.
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(Days shown are for scheduled safaris only)
Day 1 TUESDAY
Met on arrival at airport and transfer to Kigali. Briefing on your safari.
After lunch, depart for PNV at 2pm. The journey north goes through
the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda’s
landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes,
sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga
Lodge (FB).
Day 2 WEDNESDAY
Go gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans (subject to permit availability
at the time of booking). Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain
forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience. If you
are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be
back at the base in time for a late lunch! Some gorilla families, however,
are more elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it
is wet and muddy. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (FB).
Day 3 THURSDAY
Either go gorilla tracking again in Parc National des Volcans (on payment
of supplement at time of booking), or visit the golden monkeys or drive
to Gisenyi, visit Ros Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu or climb the Visoke/Muhavura
volcanoes, or trek to Dian Fossey's grave, or visit the local school,
community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge
(FB).
Day 4 FRIDAY
In the morning either relax or walk near the Lodge, visit the golden
monkeys or trek to Dian Fossey's grave. After lunch transfer to Uganda
[Clocks go forward one hour]. Time permitting go for a walk near Mount
Gahinga. O/N: Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge (FB).
Day 5 SATURDAY
Either go gorilla tracking again, this time in Mgahinga/Nkuringo (on
payment of supplement at time of booking), or climb a volcano, or go
for a nature walk, or visit the golden monkeys in Mgahinga. O/N: Volcanoes
Mount Gahinga Lodge (FB).
Day 6 SUNDAY
Drive to Bwindi through the Switzerland of Africa, with the road winding
through many hills and valleys, with distant views of the volcanoes and
lakes. Time permitting go for a guided nature walk in the thick forest
rich in birds, butterflies and monkeys. Alternatively go for a short
stroll around the Lodge. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (FB).
Day 7 MONDAY
Either go gorilla tracking (on payment of supplement at the time of booking),
walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across
the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment! Tracking
in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. Alternatively
go for a leisurely nature or community walk. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
(FB).
Day 8 TUESDAY
Leave for Kigali in Rwanda via Kabale and Katuna, [Clocks go back one
hour]. Time permitting, go for a tour of the city including a visit to
the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops and the genocide memorial. Transfer to the airport (HB).
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