1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour- A Day Gorilla Safari To Volcanoes National Park
The 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour is a short day tour to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour is the most affordable and cheapest way of visiting Rwanda Gorillas for tourists with limited time in Kigali. The 1 day Rwanda Gorilla trekking tour cost starts from $1950 Per Person for 2 Persons and it requires one to be in Kigali the day before the Gorilla trek. This trip can also begin in Kabale or Kisoro towns in Uganda
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Detailed Itinerary
The 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour begins in the city of Kigali starting at 04:00 AM in the morning from where you set off with your driver from Kigali which takes 2 hours drive north to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda home to mountain gorillas.
You will arrive at Kinigi, the park visitor center by 07:00 am on time for gorilla tracking. There will be a 30 minute briefing by Rwandan development board guides on gorilla rules and how to make proper preparations for hiking by wearing shoes, packing your water/lunch or hiring porters. Be aware that searching for gorillas in the forest can involve extreme hiking steep slopes. In case of longer treks that can take 3-5 hours while searching for gorillas, the guides will be flexible to make regular stops when you are tired. s
Venture through the forest trails looking for gorillas. You will get to see and photograph gorillas for a full hour which is enough for you to stare in the eyes of the gorillas. After the gorilla trekking experience, trek back out the forest to the park. And then return back to Kigali to mark the end of your one day Gorilla trekking Rwanda safari tour.
Tour Cost Includes:
- Gorilla Permit
- Transportation and Transfer in a 4×4 Safari Car
- English speaking driver
- Drinking Water
Cost excludes the following services
- International and Visa entry charges to Rwanda
- All items of personal use i.e. drink, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances-etc.
How to make bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel
- To make gorilla safari bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
- Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
- Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
- We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
- Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.
General Information
Entry Requirements:
All visitors to Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler.
Language:
French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili
Currency:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
Clothing:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
Baggage:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
Water:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
Health;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
Dietary Requirements:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel
Gratuities:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
Photography:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
End of 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour