Gorilla Tracking with Volcanoes Safaris

Great panoramic views of volcanoes and vast reaching forest
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Gorillas in PNV...

A four day safari that 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 PNV in Rwanda. It offers an opportunity to track gorillas twice. 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.

On safari clients stay three nights at Volcanoes Virunga Lodge.

RWS4 GORILLAS IN PNV (RWANDA)
A FOUR-DAY SAFARI

Departs 2008: 5/26 Jan, 2/23 Feb, 1/22 Mar, 5/26 Apr, 3/24 May, 7/28 Jun, 5/26 Jul, 9/23 Aug, 6/27 Sep, 4/25 Oct, 1/22 Nov, 6/27 Dec
Departs 2009: 10/24 Jan, 21/28 Feb, 21/28 Mar, 11/25 Apr, 9/23 May, 20/27 Jun, 11/25 Jul, 22/29 Aug, 12/26 Sep, 10/24 Oct, 21/28 Nov, 12/26 Dec

GORILLAS IN PNV US$ £ Euros
Per person sharing a twin room 2,741 1,406 2,125
Single room supplement 290 149 225

 

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.

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

example layout of pdf brochure(RWS4) For a pdf containing details of the tour please click here.

 


(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
Leave for Kigali. 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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Volcanoes Safaris is a member of the ATTA (African Travel and Tourism Association) in the UK; APTA (Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa); AUTO (the Association of Uganda Tour Operators) in Uganda; RTTA (the Rwanda Travel and Tour Operators Association) in Rwanda. Volcanoes Safaris is the officially appointed operator in Uganda and Rwanda for Virtuoso, the oldest and most prestigious association of leisure agencies in the United States.

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