CLASSIC GORILLAS IN THE MIST TOUR

Day notes

On arrival at Kigali airport, you will be met by your driver guide who will assist with the transfer toHotel Des Mille Collines for overnight.

Overnight: Hotel Des Mille CollinesMeal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
 

Day notes

KIGALI EXCURSIONS – VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

This morning after breakfast, you will have a city tour which will include a visit Genocide MemorialCentre to learn about the lessons learned so this tragedy never happens again. As an outsider, it is almostimpossible to understand the true scope of what really happened here in 1994. Your visit to the centerwill help bring some of the tragedy to light as you learn about individual stories of losing family andfriends while at the same time learning about the efforts of Rwandans to heal and carry on as one people.

Afterwards, depart for Volcanoes National Park. The roads are good and the journey to Ruhengeri willtake approximately two hours. On arrival, a late lunch will be served in the main lodge, with its scenicvistas of the Virunga Volcanoes, of the Parc National des Volcans.

Overnight: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge.Meal Plan: Full board

Day notes

GORILLA TREKKING AT VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

An early breakfast, served at the lodge, before departing by road to the Parc National des Volcans headquarters.Here you will be allocated a safety briefing. You will then be taken by vehicle to a starting point, to a guide for oneof the habituated Mountain Gorilla families and given commence your gorilla trek in the forest. The amount oftime spent walking is dependant upon which family of Gorillas you are allocated to and where they are to befound on that day.  Once the family is sighted you will spend a maximum of one hour with the Gorilla family. Afterthis phenomenal wildlife experience, return to your vehicle on the edge of the forest, returning to your hotel /lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge.Meal Plan: Full board

Day notes

This morning after breakfast depart for Kigali. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home