Walking with Mountain Gorillas
An 8-day Conservation Safari Through Rwanda
Starting from $12,600 per person
A Gorilla Trekking and Safari Experience
After a revitalizing stop at Rwanda’s capital Kigali, your safari begins at the miraculous Akagera National Park. Enjoy calming natural luxury on the banks of Lake Rwanyakazinga during your stay at Magashi Lodge, where you can explore over 6000 exclusive hectares in search of the Big Five. For the adventurous, there is an opportunity to join the African Parks conservation and ranger teams, and to learn how they conserve and protect this incredible wilderness.
Your life-changing gorilla encounter is inside the iconic Volcanoes National Park, a haven for the last remaining wild mountain gorillas. Here you will walk in their footsteps and spend an hour immersing yourself in their daily lives. At the luxurious Bisate Lodge, you can witness another endemic primate, and trek to see the lesser known golden monkey. Before you leave, visit the nursery and plant your own tree around the lodge for the next generation.
*This Conservation Safari includes a $500 donation (per trip) to help expand the Volcanoes National Park. An initiative led by local communities, Rwandan Government and African Wildlife Foundation
8 Days, 7 Nights
Best for: Wildlife Conservation, Adventure, Big-Five, Authentic Community Engagement, Wildlife Monitoring
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Itinerary Highlights
- Cultural and Historical experience at the Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Up-close Mountain Gorilla trekking with a seasoned guide
- Unique eco-village tour with a AWF representative
- Be a part of the reforestation project by planting your own trees
- Wildlife encounters in Volcanoes National Park with golden monkeys
- Exclusive access to the African Parks Ranger’s Headquarters at Akagera
- A day monitoring key species with the Akagera Conservation Team
- Cruise Lake Rwanyakazinga searching for the big-five
What’s Included
- 1 gorilla trekking permit (valued at $1500 per person)
- 1 golden monkey trekking permit (valued at $100 per person)
- All tours and activities as specified by the itinerary
- All ground transfers with private driver & guide
- All accommodations (fully inclusive in Volcanoes National Park)
- Experienced trackers and guides while primate trekking
- Full support from the Ubuntu Travel team, during and after your trip
- Expert safari guiding throughout your trip
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