Into the Wild - Rwanda Gorillas Extension

On arrival you will be transferred to the hotel where you will meet your Big Journey Company representative.

In the morning, you will embark on a city tour of Kigali, which includes a visit to the Genocide Memorial, a moving experience that reflects Rwanda’s history and resilience.

Afterward, enjoy a lunch in the city. In the afternoon, you’ll take a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll check into the charming Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, your home for the next three nights.

Today will be the most amazing day – a chance to meet the gorillas. Many of our previous guests have enthused about how this experience has touched their soul and made them think differently about the conservation and survival of the mountain gorilla.

A very early morning transfer will be necessary to the Park Office for trekking formalities. Treks vary in duration depending on which gorilla group you are assigned to, and on where those animals have chosen to range.

After locating your assigned gorilla group, you will spend approximately one hour in their company before heading back down the volcano slopes. Lunch is back at the lodge with the afternoon to relax and reflect on this truly special experience.

This morning we will set out into Volcanoes National Park to encounter another endangered species, the Golden Monkeys. This rare species lives at the base of the volcanoes and habituation has helped them to accept their daily visit by researchers and tourists.

Trekking golden monkeys and gorillas is a similar experience – in a small group you can spend one hour with the monkeys once you find them. They are very active creatures, and jump from tree to tree which is really interesting to watch, if a little difficult to photograph!

This evening we will have a farewell dinner. 

This morning you’ll enjoy a scenic drive back to Kigali, taking in the breathtaking Rwandan countryside along the way. Later, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport (KGL) for your departure flight, leaving with cherished memories of your extraordinary journey. Say goodbye to Africa … until next time!