Gorilla Mountain Snapshot in Rwanda
Gorilla Mountain Snapshot is an escorted safari with a focus on gorilla tracking. Stay at a choice of lodges such as Bishops House, Wilderness Sabyinyo Lodge or the luxurious Bisate Lodge.
Overview
This 3 night/four day day gorilla trekking safari will give you glimpse into the lives of the people of Rwanda. It is the perfect trip to add onto a East African safari. And a trek to see the mountain gorillas. Your first night (or last night depending on flight connections) is in Kigali. Here you can absorb the culture and history of Rwanda and prepare for the gorilla trekking tour. On the second day you spend the morning on a city tour which includes the Genocide Museum . Then you head to Ruhengeri, the base for gorilla trekking at the Parc National des Volcans, (also known as the Volcanoes National Park). This is a scenic journey through the lush terraced landscape of rural Rwanda.
Gorilla Mountain Snapshot at a Glance:
- 1 night in Kigali at either the Kigali Serena Hotel or The Retreat
- 2 nights in the Volcanoes National Park at one of several lodges - see below:
Main Price: Based is based on 4 people travelling and staying at Wilderness Sabyinyo Lodge or Virunga Lodge (similar price, Premier to Luxury)
Upgrade Price: Based on Singita Kwitonda (Luxury), or ask us for a quote for the amazing Bisate Lodge (Luxury)
Modest Price: Such as The Bishop's House, (yearly price) or Gorilla Mountain View Lodge
On the third day you start early for your gorilla trek. You are given a full briefing, assessed and put into small groups for the gorilla trek. This can take between two and six hours depending on the movements of the gorillas. And the number of rests and photo stops that you may need. After the trek you return to the lodge for lunch & overnight.
On the fourth day, there may be time to do the Golden Monkey tracking in the morning, prior to heading back to Kigali in time for your onward flight connection As you travel south through the lush coffee, tea and banana plantations you will really understand the epithet "Land of a Thousand Hills".
Lower prices for 6 people, Higher prices for only 2 people
The main itinerary shows per person prices based on 4 people. However prices decrease quite substantially if you are only two people or if you are 5 or 6 people. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Add the Gorilla permit
Important Note: We have excluded the gorilla permit which is $1500 per person and the Golden Monkey trekking ($100 per person). These will be ADDED at time of quotation as sometimes not all people do the trekking and others want to do it twice!
Wide variation in prices
As you can see there is LARGE difference in price depending on where you stay. We have visited nearly EVERY lodge in the Volcanoes area and so can advise you. We love Bisate lodge , Wilderness Sabyinyo and Virunga Lodge (similar to Main price). But the Bishops House (Modest Option also offers a very good standard of accommodation and so it's ideal if you would prefer to spend a little less. Whilst options like the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge are even more affordable options.
Note: You may need an extra night in Kigali, depending on your outward flight connections. So contact us for a tailor-made quote.
