A 6 day safari which starts
and finishes in Kigali. This safari can also be done
on a private basis. [One PNV gorilla permit 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 two gorilla parks – PNV in Rwanda
and Mgahinga in Uganda. It offers an opportunity
to track gorillas three times, twice in PNV, once
in Mgahinga/Nkuringo. 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 and 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 so 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.
On safari clients stay 3 nights at Volcanoes Virunga
Lodge and 2 nights at Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge.
RWS3 GORILLAS
IN PNV AND SOUTHERN BWINDI
A SIX-DAY SAFARI
Departs 2008: 12 Jan, 23 Feb, 8 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 21 Jun, 12 Jul, 30 Aug, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 20 Dec
Departs 2009: 3 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
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| GORILLAS IN PNV
AND SOUTHERN BWINDI |
US$ |
£ |
Euros |
| Per person sharing a twin room |
3,801 |
1,949 |
2,947 |
| Single room supplement |
426 |
218 |
330 |
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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
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For a pdf containing details of the tour please
click
here.
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(Days shown are for scheduled safaris only)
Day 1 SATURDAY
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 SUNDAY
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 MONDAY
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 TUESDAY
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]. O/N: Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge (FB).
Day 5 WEDNESDAY
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 golden monkeys in Mgahinga. O/N: Volcanoes
Mount Gahinga Lodge (FB).
Day 6 THURSDAY
Leave for Kigali in Rwanda. [Clocks go back one hour]. Time permitting,
go for a tour of the city including a visit to the market, pottery project,
handicraft shops and the genocide
memorial. Transfer to the airport (HB).
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