2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour-Short Gorilla Safari To Volcanoes National Park
Enjoy this 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour itinerary to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This short 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour explores volcanoes national park located in the Virunga volcanoes a habitat for mountain gorillas and it gives tourists staying in Kigali or Kabale or Musanze or Kisoro Towns a chance to visit Rwanda gorillas with in a short time. The main activity for this Rwanda Gorilla tour is gorilla tracking a once in a life time wildlife experience. Included on this perfect 2 days Gorilla Tour in Rwanda itinerary as well is a cultural tour.
2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
On your arrival at Kigali airport you will be met by your guide/driver. Your tour starts and you drive north to Ruhengeri. If you have time, en route you may have the chance to stop at Iby ‘Iwacu cultural village to learn about Rwanda traditions, customs and culture. From Iby’iwacu you will enter into the park to relax at your lodge. Diner and overnight at Da Vinci lodge/ Mountain gorilla view lodge/ Le Bambou gorilla lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking experience and Transfer back to Kigali
Breakfast early morning and head to Kinigi visitor center where you gather and attend briefing from the guides. you will then go in search of gorillas that can be found feeding in the park. It often takes 1 or 3 hours of hiking to find gorillas depending on how they move. But once found, you are allowed to spend 1 hour taking photos. Following your gorilla tracking experience, you head back to the visitor center and embark on the transfer back to Kigali to connect to any other place of your interest.
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.
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