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East & Central Africa Travel
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Rwanda
Prepare yourself for an unparalleled experience in the wild lush forested slopes of the mountains in the Virunga Massif.
Gorilla tracking involves an exhilarating climb to the gorilla’s natural habitat, through shady bamboo forest that offers fantastic views in all directions, before you're completely sucked into the mysterious mood of the rainforest, alive with the calls of colourful birds and the chattering of rare golden monkeys.
Even as your senses are overwhelmed by this beauty you suddenly encounter a fully-grown Silverback Gorilla, up to three times the size of an average man! He stares at you calmly, used to humans' stares of awe and frequent visits that have made him and his kind remarkably peaceable and tolerant of human visitors.
Rwanda is home to almost half of the 750 mountain gorillas found in the wild and the kingdom has been at the forefront of gorilla conservation efforts because this is one of the world's most endangered species. During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, the gorillas' no longer had human protection so poachers reduced their numbers from 700 to just over 200. The lack of peace and freedom discouraged them from having children. Fortunately since then their numbers are increasing.
Join the over 20,000 visitors annually who visit these creatures which share more than 97% genetic material with human beings.
Rwanda has five gorilla families that are open for tracking:
- Amahoro
- Susa
- Group 13
- Sabyinyo
- Umubano
Tracking itinerary
DAY 01:
Arrive in Kigali and after lunch drive to Ruhengeri. Approximately three hours driving through beautifully terraced, evergreen hillsides that represent much of Rwanda’s landscape that is referred as the Land of a thousand hills.
Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. (FB)
DAY 02:
Go Gorilla tracking where you might spend most of the day. Return late in the afternoon and time permitting, visit IBYIWACU CULTURAL VILLAGE where you will have a brief introduction of the Rwandan Culture. This includes: A traditional healer, grinding millet, sport shooting using a bow and arrows, the famous traditional dance (INTORE) in front of a King’s Palace that will close the occasion and return later in the evening.
Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (FB)
DAY 03:
Go Gorilla tracking again, this time to a different Gorilla Group. After tracking, drive back to Kigali arriving in the evening.
Overnight: Kigali Serena (BB)
Day 04:
Time permitting, go for a City tour including the Genocide Memorial, the craft Shop at the Historical Museum and the Fashion Museum where you will have a chance to see the evolution of fashion in Rwanda from 1900 to 1969. After which transfer back to the Airport for your return flight back home.
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This Itinerary includes:
- Two gorilla trekking permits
- Accommodation in Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on full board basis
- Accommodation in Kigali Serena on Bed & Breakfast basis
- English speaking Guide
- Cultural experience and entrance to the Museums
- Drinking water for the whole trip
The itinerary does not include:-
- Flights
- All Gratuities
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Travel and medical insurance
50% off gorilla tracking permits between now and November 2011
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