Akagera National Park Safari & Golden Monkey Trek
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Parkside Safari Lodge, Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, Elephant Hab Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort,
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Kigali
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Kigali
Rwanda Gorilla Adventure
Arrival at Kigali International Airport. He or she will brief you on your safari before transferring you to Volcano National Park. You will do a short city tour including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and checking at Virunga Inn/Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.
You’ll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Rwanda Gorilla Adventure Trip Highlights
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking: The primary highlight is, of course, the opportunity to trek into the lush rainforests of Volcanoes National Park and spend an hour in close proximity to a habituated group of mountain gorillas. It's an awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Endangered Species: Mountain gorillas are critically endangered, and seeing them in the wild is a rare chance to witness these magnificent creatures up close, observe their behavior, and contribute to their conservation efforts.
- Stunning Scenery: Volcanoes National Park, located in the Virunga Mountains, offers breathtaking landscapes with lush green hills, bamboo forests, and dramatic volcanic peaks, creating a picturesque backdrop for your adventure.
- Unique Wildlife: While on your trek, you might encounter other fascinating wildlife such as golden monkeys, various bird species, and even other primates like the black and white colobus monkey.
- Cultural Immersion: Rwanda is known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," and you'll have the opportunity to meet local communities, visit cultural villages, and learn about the heritage and traditions of the Rwandans.
- Photography Opportunities: The gorilla trek offers numerous opportunities for stunning wildlife photography, capturing these magnificent creatures in their natural environment.
- Close Human-Gorilla Connection: Observing the similarities between gorilla behavior and human behavior is a deeply moving and humbling experience that can change your perspective on conservation and the natural world.
