Overview
Tour Overview
Rwanda Safari: Embark on a captivating one-day trip to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda's iconic destination for gorilla trekking. Nestled in the Virunga Mountains
Day by Day
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Day 1 04:00 AM – Parked Breakfast at the hotel Collect your packed breakfast from the hotel reception and check out. You will depart from Kigali around 4:30 AM, and the drive to Volcanoes National Park takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours Enjoy the scenic drive through beautiful Rwandan countryside, passing by hills and villages.6:30 AM – 7:00 AM – Arrival at Volcanoes National Park (Kinigi Headquarters) Upon arrival at Kinigi Park Headquarters, you will register and receive a briefing from the park rangers about the gorilla trekking rules, safety guidelines, and etiquette. The briefing usually begins around 7:00 AM 8:00 AM After the briefing, you will be divided into groups and assigned to different gorilla families. The trek itself typically takes 1-4 hours depending on the location of the gorillas that day. After your time with the gorillas, you will return to Kinigi Headquarters. Lunch will follow at one of the nearby Lodges or restaurants. After lunch, you will drive back to Kigali. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Lunch
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- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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I am very lucky to choose you in terms of travel, because they are really responsible and professional. They took us to see a lot of animals. We are very excited. Alice was very patient and explained it to me in detail, telling me a lot of...
I booked a safari tour to Akagera National Park with Links Travel Agency, and it was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, their team ensured a seamless experience. The communication was clear, the itinerary was perfectly paced,...
Alex 250 was a Nice guide, safe driver en a pefect host. We saw 4 of the big 5. We entered the national park in the south and left in the north. The last part we loved the most. There we spotted the most animals.
My tour with Links Travel Agency was absolutely amazing! From booking to the day of the tour, the communication was on point! Alice made sure to answer all my questions and she arranged everything perfectly. I highly recommend Links Travel...
I had a few free days after a conference in Rwanda and booked a 3-day gorilla safari with Links Travel Agency, it was absolutely amazing! They handled everything seamlessly, from transport to permits, and the experience in Volcanoes...
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