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French3 DAYS VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TOUR
Offered by - Shalom Safaris Rwanda
Tour Features
This 3 days tour package takes you on a memorable journey through Rwanda’s beautiful landscapes. Start your adventure from Kigali to Musanze, where you’ll stay at a hotel for a night. Then, visit the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in the morning and explore the Gorilla Guardians Village in the afternoon. The next day, trek to see the Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes National Park and visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus by Dian Fossey in the afternoon. Finally, transfer back to Kigali for your departure. Highlights A trek to see the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Explore Gorilla Guardians Village, a reformed gorilla poachers community. Trek to see Golden Monkeys known to be very playful in Volcanoes National Park. Visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus by Dian Fossey to learn about gorilla protection efforts. Transfer from airport to hotel and back to Kigali. Luxury accommodation at Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge in Musanze.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Pop-up roof 4x4, Normal 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-3 | Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Pick up, Transfer to Musanze, Visit Ellen DeGeneres CampusUpon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your guide and taken on a brief city tour of Kigali. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn about Rwanda’s history. After lunch, transfer to Musanze and check into the luxurious Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Explore the exhibits, including a replica of Dian Fossey’s forest cabin and original artifacts from her work and life. Dinner and overnight stay at Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Visit Gorilla Guardians VillageRise early for your gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing at the park headquarters, trek through the lush forest to observe a habituated gorilla family. The trek can be challenging, but the reward of seeing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is truly unforgettable. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village to learn about local culture and history through interactive performances and demonstrations. Dinner and overnight stay at Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to KigaliAfter breakfast, head back to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking. Trek through the bamboo forests to observe these playful primates as they leap from tree to tree. After Golden Monkey trek, transfer back to Kigali. If time allows, visit local markets and handicraft shops before heading to the airport for your departure flight.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Excludes
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Excludes
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Volcanoes National Park and ends in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Volcanoes National Park and ends in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Offered By
Shalom Safaris Rwanda
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
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