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A Taste Of Rwanda - Gorilla Trekking
4 DAYS

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Why Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda?

Gorillas & tumultuous history of the region

Description
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge has been designed and built by Governors’ Camp, but it is owned by a community trust called SACOLA. Governors’ Camp leases the lodge from SACOLA, who will use the income to finance its socio-economic development and conservation objectives in the area, which include water projects, education, health and informal industries. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is therefore and exciting combination of a top quality lodge and a power for driving socio-economic development and conservation in the area.

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is situated on the edge of the Parc National des Volcans in North Western Rwanda, at an altitude of over 8,000 ft (over 2,300 m). The rainforests of the 5 Virunga Volcanoes are the last refuge of the Mountain Gorilla. The lush slopes of the volcanoes provide an appropriately dramatic natural setting for what is perhaps the most poignant and thrilling wildlife
experience to be had anywhere. Roughly half of the world’s wild population of Mountain Gorilla’s is resident on the Rwandan slopes of the Virungas. Gorilla trekking, which can be strenuous, is not the only activity on offer. Sabyinyo Silverback lodge provides the perfect base from which to explore this fascinating corner of Africa. Visits to the bustling nearby market town of Ruhengeri, beautiful lakes, the genocide memorials or the community and conservation projects are designed for you to take maximum advantage of this unique area, its wildlife and its culture

Highlights

  • Gorillas
  • Lakes Kivu, Burera, Ruhondo
  • History of region

Full Itinerary

Day 1
RWANDA (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge)

Arrival in Kigali. On arrival clients will be met by a driver and private vehicle and driven to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. The roads are good and the journey to Ruhengeri will take approximately two hours. On arrival a late lunch will be served in the main lodge, with its scenic vistas of the Virunga Volcanoes, of the Parc National des Volcans. Afternoon at leisure to settle in and acclimatize and perhaps an afternoon guided bird walk in the surrounds of the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge.


Day 2
RWANDA (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge)

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

Day 3
RWANDA (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge)

Early morning breakfast, prior to departing for your second gorilla trek, with the possibility of visiting a different Gorilla family. Return to Sabyinyo Silverback lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, relax or take a drive to the bustling market town of Ruhengeri, nearby, or visit the beautiful lakes of Kivu, Burera, Ruhondo and Karago. There are also the genocide memorials and community and conservation projects, to be visited. Return to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4
RWANDA

Depart after breakfast for Kigali in time for your return flight.
We would recommend an extra night spent at Sabyinyo Silverback lodge, which would enable you to trek for the majestic golden monkeys and to visit Dian Fossey’s Research Centre, as well as a visit to the lakes.

US Dollar Prices per person sharing

People

Green Season

Mid Season
High Season
2 Pax
$2,904
$3,522
$3,789
Single Supplement
$2,906
$3,968
$4,301

This package is inclusive of the following:- Meet and greet on arrival in Kigali and road transfer to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. 3 nights full board accommodation at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. The SACOLA community fee. 2 Gorilla trekking permits (one on each day). Visits to Ruhengeri, or any of the nearby lakes, the Genocide memorials and any community projects. Return road transfer to Kigali for return flight or onward arrangements.

THIS SAFARI IS BOOKABLE FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 ADULT PERSONS

The extras payable on this safari are any visa fees or departure taxes, return flights to Kigali, fine wines and champagnes and any personal expenses, personal insurances.

Extra nights available on request.
Golden Monkey permits are currently US $ 100 per person.
Visits to Dian Fossey Research Centre is currently US $ 75 per person.

It is possible to extend this safari stay in Rwanda to include visits to the Nyungwe Forest and Akagera National Park or to continue on safari in Tanzania or Kenya.

We can assist with further onward arrangements within East Africa.

NOTE: Programs operating over the festive season should expect a small supplement.

ANY DATES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

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