Gorilla trekking and wildlife safari - 7 nights/8 days

Spend a week in Rwanda to see the wildlife of Akagera National Park, walk in the footsteps of Dian Fossey and sit with one of our closest living relatives, the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in their mist-shrouded habitat atop the Virunga Volcanoes. Meet the veterinarians working with the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, and hear about the struggles involved in keeping the critically Endangered Mountain Gorilla population healthy and thriving.
Akagera National Park in the east of Rwanda bordering Tanzania offers game drives and canoe rides on Lake Ihema with a chance to see birds, elephant, hippo, giraffe, spotted hyena, buffalo and crocodiles. The journey to Volcanoes National Park  heads north through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda's landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the amazing volcanoes. The dramatically located Virunga Lodge overlooks the volcanoes and the lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo. The lodge provides a high level of comfort whilst at the same time taking into consideration the surrounding environment. Head up the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes and visit one of the five habituated groups of gorillas. No more than 8 people may visit any group on any given day, so we can rely on having an intimate experience. The trek can be quite strenuous, so you should be able to hike for two or three hours on steep mountain trails. Visit the grave of Dian Fossey, located next to that of Digit her favorite gorilla. The grave site is located at the former Karisoke Research Center where Dian spent some twenty years studying the Mountain Gorillas, and the trek to the site is quite spectacular. Alternatively we can relax at the lodge, visit some of the local villages or markets, or trek to see the endangered Golden Monkeys that also make this area home.

                    Day 1: Fly to Kigali.
                    Day 2 and 3: Transfer to Akagera Lodge, Akagera National Park.
                    Day 4, 5, 6 and 7: Transfer to Virunga Lodge, Volcanoes National Park.
                    Day 8: Return to Kigali.

                    Rates available on request and dependant on duration of stay, type of accommodation, etc. Itineraries shown are examples only - all itineraries booked are custom designed.

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