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3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Kigali City Tour & Gorilla Trek 2023
3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Kigali City Tour & Gorilla Trek starts at Kigali on City Tour & Gorilla Trek Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park. 3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Kigali City Tour & Gorilla Trek is the
3 Days Rwanda City Tour & Gorillas Safari starts at the Kigali International Airport to the various Genocide Memorials and National Museums then Volcanoes National Park to track the Gorillas.
Trip Overview of the 3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Kigali City Tour & Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Arrival and City Tour then to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Depart to Kigali Airport
Detailed Itinerary of the 3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Kigali City Tour & Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Arrival and City Tour then to Volcanoes National Park
After dropping at the Kigali International Airport, you are picked up by a driver guide who transfers you on a city tour around Kigali as you visit the numerous Genocide Memorials, National Museums, National Market and here you will learn about the tragic Genocide in which many people lost their dear lives. After the City Tour, check-in your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Hotel Chezlando.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Wake up very early have breakfast then proceed to the park headquarters for briefing on the code of conduct around the Mountain Gorillas (specific Mountain Gorilla Group) then later in groups of 8 with a park ranger guide, enter the forest to track the Mountain Gorillas for 3-5 hours depending on their current location in the forest. When you meet them an hour is allowed to stay in their presence taking photos to keep for memories. After Gorilla trekking, return to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
Day 3: Depart to Kigali Airport
Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage, embark on your departure to Kigali International Airport to board your flight back home.
Essential Things to Do Before the 1 Day (Budget) Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
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Carry the Essential Gorilla Trekking Gear
Make sure to carry the ideal Gorilla Trekking Gear
- Long waterproof trousers not jeans are ideal
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Gardening gloves to protect your palms
- Rain jackets
- Water proof caps / hats
- A candid waterproof zip lock bag
- Hiking/ Trekking shoes
- Skin repellents
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Make Sure you have a valid Gorilla trekking Permit
Carry you valid Gorilla Trekking Permit at US $1500 per person to enable you access Volcanoes National Park located in Ruhengeri District.
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Visit the Park during the Best Time around the year to go Gorilla Trekking
Visit Rwanda during the Best Time to Visit for Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park to enjoy trekking the majestic Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat. The Best Time to visit for Gorilla Trekking is during the months of June to September and mid-December to February.
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Follow the required Precautions while with Gorillas
Follow the required precautions while in the presence with the Mountain Gorillas and these include;
- Keep calm and quiet while with the Gorillas
- Make sure you stay close with other colleagues (Stay in the group)
- Maintain a distance of 7 metres (21 feet) from the Gorillas
- Don’t eat or drink in the presence of the Gorillas
- You should in groups of 8 to trek Gorillas
- Clean your hands before trek
- Keep flashes out in your cameras
- Don’t throw rubbish around the forest vegetation
- When approached by a Gorilla (silverback Gorilla), crouch down slowly and don’t maintain eye contact
- An hour is allowed in the presence of the gorillas