3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking And Bisoke Hike
This 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking And Bisoke Hike combines the incredible gorilla trekking and Mount Bisoke Hiking experience in Volcanoes National Park. this 3 Days Rwanda Adventure is an ideal package for those interesting in an encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, and then conquer the Bisoke Volcano.
The forested slopes of Mount Bisoke are habitat for mountain gorillas and other wildlife, expect to stumble upon them during the hike which is a double blessing. On a Mount Bisoke Hike you will be able to establish the altitude beyond which the gorillas may not climb despite being called mountain gorillas.
Highlights of 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking And Bisoke Hike
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Hiking Mount Bisoke Volcanoes
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking & Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking And Bisoke Hike
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You will be warmly welcomed by our guide at the airport upon arrival or your preferred location in Kigali City and start your Kigali City with visit to the Genocide Site, the Kimironko Market and other places. Have lunch at a local restaurant for a taste of the local cuisine and later transfer to Volcanoes National Park, a drive of 3 hours. Check into your hotel, refresh and have some rest before dinner.
Day 2: Hiking Mount Bisoke Volcanoes
Ascending and descending Mount Bisoke is a day activity that may take about 6 hours in total. You are to leave the lodge after an early breakfast to transfer to Kinigi Park Offices for briefing which starts at 7.30 am. Briefing helps to prepare and acquaint you well on the expectations for the hike you are yet to attempt.
Depart from the park offices at 8 am, and drive to the Bisoke trail starting point located some 30 minutes’ drive away. You will find porters for hire and you are advised to at least take one to assist you during the hike. A walking stick too is a must and is provided for free at this point. Start the trek and on return, your driver will be waiting to drive you back to the lodge to rest and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trek.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking & Departure
Wake up early for breakfast, and with your packed lunch boxes set out of the lodge and drive to the park office at Kinigi. Join other visitors at the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla trekking and the right way to behave while in the presence of the gorillas.
Currently there are 10 habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park but you will be assigned one to track with a group of not more than 8 people. the number can be less depending on the time of your visit. You will use the same trail as for Bisoke Hike, off which you will break to start the search for your allocated gorilla family.
Upon finding the gorilla family, you will spend one hour with the gorillas to observe, photography and walk with them under maximum silence, keep a distance of 7 meters from them and don’t make sudden movements even when they approach you. After the experience with the gorillas, trek out of the forest, meet your driver-guide and embark on a journey back to Kigali City, you will be dropped off either at the hotel or at the airport for your departure flight back home or to your next destination.
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