Gorilla Express
The Gorilla Express is a short five day tour to see the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda. This is suitable for those who are limited on time for their trip, or who are looking for a Gorilla add-on to an East African Safari.
The tour starts and finishes in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, which is accessible by air directly from Europe or East Africa.
This is a fully escorted tour which can be tailor-made to your requirements. You will be collected on arrival in Kigali and transferred to the base of the Volcanoes National Park. One or two days Gorilla Tracking is arranged for you. In addition to your time tracking Gorillas, you will be able to visit nearby community projects supprted by Face Africa. The kids at the orphanage are always overjoyed to meet new visitors, and there are options to visit a pygmy tribe, have a go at banana-leaf weaving or even brew banana beer!
A return to Kigali and a visit to the genocide memorial is a very moving experience. You will overnight in Kigali before departing for your onward flight.
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Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Gisenyi (Rwanda)
You will be collected from the airport by your driver/guide on your arrival in the Land of a Thousand Hills. Your base will be the picturesque town of Gisenyi, situated on Lake Kivu and only 60km from the town of Ruhengeri. The transfer from Kigali will take approximately three hours and will give you the opportunity to enjoy the views of banana groves and tea plantations whilst travelling along the twisting hillside roads. Spend the evening relaxing in your hotel before the gorilla tracking the following morning...
Day 2: Gisenyi (Rwanda)
After an early breakfast you will be collected by your guide and taken to the Volcanoes National Park. Despite the beauty of the jungle and mountain scenery, it is the interaction with the Mountain Gorillas that will undoubtedly be the highlight of your tour. You will meet with experienced trackers and guides in the morning, who will give a safety briefing before heading into the forest. The track can take anything from 30 minutes to 6 hours so come prepared. But once you have experienced these wonderfully playful creatures, you will agree that it is more than worth every step.
Day 3: Gisenyi (Rwanda)
You can either spend another day gorilla tracking or opt to visit one of the community projects near Ruhengeri. Experience the lively orphans at Marie Mediatrice and spend some time getting involved in the every day life of these cheerful children. For those feeling a bit more active there is the option of hiking and canoeing at Lake Bulera. Delve into the cultural history of Rwanda by visiting the Batwa community where you can watch traditional dances or learn how to make your own pair of shoes from banana leaves...
Additional Information
Tailor-make This Tour:
This tour runs on request throughout the year. We are able to tailor-make this trip to suit your group, interests and budget.
Group Size:
As required.
Accommodation:
4 star hotels. This trip can be tailor-made to suit your budget.
Transport:
Private vehicle with a driver/guide.
Tour Cost:
From £1,035 per person based on twin-share accommodation
Includes:
Three nights Full Board accommodation in Gisenyi, one night Full Board accommodation in Kigali. One gorilla permit in the Parc National des Volcans. All transfers. 4x4 transfer from hotel to Gorilla Tracking Station. Services of local guide for the duration of your stay. All meals en route. Bottled drinking water supplied on vehicle.
Excludes:
International Flights to and from the start/finish points, Visas, Travel insurance, Optional extra activities.
How This Tour Benefits The Local Community:
A percentage from each gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permit is channelled into a fund that is used for economic development in the local area. You have the option of visiting the Marie Mediatrice orphanage where you can make a direct donation to the project as well as the chance to visit and see the project for yourselves.
Our local Rwandan partner is a 100% Rwandese-owned company employing and training local guides and encouraging local tourism enterprise in Rwanda. In addition, where possible we use locally-owned lodges - ensuring your presence is injecting money into the local economy.
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Highlights
- The Volcanoes National Park
- Mountain gorilla tracking
- Take a boat trip on picturesque Lake Kivu
- A visit to the Marie Mediatrice orphanage
- The Genocide Memorial in Kigali
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