5 days gorilla and Dian Fossey Visit
Our 5 days gorilla and Dian Fossey Visit in Rwanda takes you to the Volcanoes National Park in the northern part of Rwanda. Notable for the mountain gorillas, the conservation area one of Africa’s oldest national park. Hosting endemics of the Virunga volcanic region. And 5 of the mountains of the Virunga, the park was made famous by the great works of the American primatologist Dian Fossey together. With the acting of the movie “Gorillas in the Mist” since then it has gained fame and brought to the world.
Tour Highlight
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking.
- Wildlife Views.
- Guided Nature Walks.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer To Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our company representative who will pick up. Brief you and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. The conservation area is approximately 2 hours drive through the countryside of Rwanda. It is a scenic experience to the park, and we will arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon visit to the Iby’iwacu community. These will perform to their traditional songs, guests are free to join in the dance and cultural performances. It is beautiful as you wind the evening
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Gorilla Trekking Experience
Morning breakfast, after which we will be transferred to the park headquarters. For a morning briefing from the park rangers about the mountain gorillas, in groups of eight you will be allocated a gorilla family to track. The activity takes 2 or 5 hours or even the entire day depending on how far the gorilla families have moved, the hike to the forest may seem tough. But rewarding at the end of the day as you into the eyes of the gorillas it is a heart-melting experience, an hour allowed while with the gorillas returning to meet your guide who will transfer you to the lodge for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hiking the Dian Fossey
We will have an early morning breakfast on this day. After which we will re-assemble at the park headquarters as we prepare to hike through the forest to the tomb graves of Dian Fossey.
The American primatologist who lost her life in protection of the mountain gorilla species. Said that as much as she loved the primates. And was in defense of them it does not eliminate the fact that she made some enemies. She was murdered in cold blood, and buried next to the gorillas she loved the most. Along the hike you will meet some animal species and even chanced to see the mountain gorilla on a lucky day returning for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking and Relaxation
On this day we will go for another hike to the park this time around in search of golden monkeys. These live within the bamboo forest area hence the hike is not as tough as the gorilla trail it takes 2-3 hours to do the activity. Meeting one of the most beautiful creatures in the national park is amazing. They are pretty and fast primates so if you must take pictures. It is important to set your camera ready returning to the lodge for relaxation as we meditate on the day’s adventures dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure
Morning tea or coffee and something to the east after which transfer to Kigali for departure. Thus the end of our 5 days gorilla and Dian Fossey Visit.