Day 1: Kigali - Kinigi
Murakaza neza mu Rwanda! (Welcome to Rwanda!) You are met on arrival at Kigali International Airport by your driver-guide. Depending on your arrival time, your driver-guide may propose you a visit of Kigali city which includes the Genocide Memorial centre at Gisozi. A two hour transfer brings you to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes.Overnight at Virunga Lodge on dinner and breakfast basis.

Day 2: Kinigi - Gorilla Tracking
After breakfast, you will depart for the Headquarters of the Park where your driver-guide will accomplish the necessary formalities for you. You will meet your ranger guide(s) for a briefing about the greatest animal experience ever! You will be taken to the slopes of one of the Virunga volcanoes for your trekking. After the trekking, if time allows,enjoy lunch at Ruhengeri and an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo). Overnight Virunga Lodge on full board basis. Your guide will make the necessary arrangements for the next day.

Day 3 : Second gorilla tracking - Kigali
After breakfast, you will report to the headquarters for your second trek to a different gorilla group. If you love to hike and enjoy a great sense of achievement, we advise you to take one of the groups with a longer hiking distance.
After the trekking, visit the Iby'Iwacu traditional village (a community based tourism project where the local community displays the traditional ways of living). On your way to Kigali, several stops will be made to admire the scenery. Rwanda is the country of the thousand hills! Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel on full board basis. The Sussa group with more than 30 members is the most challenging gorilla group to be visited in Rwanda. The gorilla group is located at the Karisimbi volcano about one hour drive from the park headquarters. The trekking usually last for the whole day. Good physical condition is recommended!

Day 4: Departure
Pick up at your hotel, depending on your departure time and if you missed the opportunity the first day, you will have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial centre at Gizozi. Transfer to the Airport for your departure.

2010 PRICE PER PERSON SHARING :

• INCLUDES:
  Accommodation, meals as specified, land transportation, activities and tours as specified, park fees and airport transfers.

• EXCLUDES:
  Any airfare, airport taxes, visa fees, travel insurance, tips and gratuities, beverages and all items of a personal nature.

• DEPARTURES:
  Daily with a minimum of 2 people.

• NOTES:
  * Price based on two persons traveling together.
  # Only the Park Authorities will assign you a gorilla group. Communicate your wishes to your driver-guide: he will make some arrangements for you!
  The Sussa group leaves from the Karisimbi volcano and is more challenging with much longer hiking times!
  Flash photograpy is not permitted when tracking the gorillas
  Tipping: $ 10$ per participant per gorilla trek for the Ranger guides
  Porters are available ($ 10) and assist participants during the hike, they are very useful for your comfort! At the same time you will support the local community!
  Prices are quoted in US Dollars.

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