Gorillas Through The Mist
3 day Safari Adventure – from £2395
An unforgettable and thought provoking encounter with the gorillas of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park – an ideal add-on to a Kenya or Tanzania holiday.
Highlights:
- Embark on a one-of-a-kind experience
- Immerse yourself in close proximity to wild gorillas
- Seize the opportunity to spot various other wildlife in their natural habitat
- Marvel at the breathtaking mountain scenery surrounding you
- Enjoy the experience in a small, personalized group setting
Your Itinerary
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Upon arrival at Kigali airport, you will be met by your guide and taken on a two and a half hour drive through beautiful terraced hillsides to your lodge style accommodation. Located in the foothills of Mount Karisimbi, the lodge offers simple but comfortable chalets in picturesque surroundings.
Gorilla Mountain View Lodge
Day 2 – Volcanoes National park and Kigali
After an early breakfast, it’s a 15-minute drive to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing by your guide ready for the trek. Depending on where the gorillas are located, the trek can last between two to six hours. Moving through the dense vegetation, keep an eye out for other wildlife including golden monkey, duiker, buffalo, spotted hyena and numerous bird species.
Once the gorillas are found, your group will spend about an hour with these fascinating primates, before heading back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon head back to Kigali for an overnight stay in the Rwandan capital.
Flame Tree Village or similar
Day 3 – Farewell
Depart after breakfast for your transfer to Kigali Airport.
Your Itinerary
You can customise this itinerary by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do
Day 1
| Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali airport, you will be met by your guide and taken on a two and a half hour drive through beautiful terraced hillsides to your lodge style accommodation. Located in the foothills of Mount Karisimbi, the lodge offers simple but comfortable chalets in picturesque surroundings.
Gorilla Mountain View Lodge
Day 2
| Volcanoes National park and Kigali
After an early breakfast, it’s a 15-minute drive to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing by your guide ready for the trek. Depending on where the gorillas are located, the trek can last between two to six hours. Moving through the dense vegetation, keep an eye out for other wildlife including golden monkey, duiker, buffalo, spotted hyena and numerous bird species.
Once the gorillas are found, your group will spend about an hour with these fascinating primates, before heading back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon head back to Kigali for an overnight stay in the Rwandan capital.
Flame Tree Village or similar
Day 3
| Farewell
Depart after breakfast for your transfer to Kigali Airport.
Meals & Inclusions
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Gorillas Through The Mist safari adventure and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- An extra night in Volcanoes National Park, including gorilla trek and permit
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Gorillas Through The Mist
3 day Safari Adventure – from £2395
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability. Please note luggage restriction of 15kg.
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