Full Itenerary
1Day 1 : Arrival and transfer to Kinigi (Volcanoes NP) kingi_volcanoes
Gorilla in RwandaMeet and greet at the Kigali International Airport by your Magic Safaris driver-guide. Depending on your arrival time, your driver-guide may propose you a visit of Kigali city which includes the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi.
Transfer to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes. Diner (D) is included in the package. Hotel accommodation at your choice.
Flights: There are daily flights to Kigali out of Nairobi with Kenya Airways and Rwanda air Express. This makes it easy to combine your short gorilla safari with another East-African safari.
Accommodation : Kinigi Guest House , Mountain Gorilla Nest , Virunga Lodge
2Day 2 : Gorilla Tracking
After breakfast, you will depart for the Headquarters of the Park where your driver-guide will accomplish the necessary formalities for you. You will meet your ranger guide's for a briefing about the greatest animal experience ever!
Magic Safaris will drive you to the slopes of one of the Virunga volcanoes for your trekking. After the trekking, if time allows lunch at Ruhengeri and an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo). Overnight at Kinigi. Your guide will make the necessary arrangements for the next Day. (B-L-D)
Accommodation : Kinigi Guest House, Mountain Gorilla Nest , Virunga Lodge
Activities : Gorilla Trekking
Parks & places : Volcanoes National Park
3Day 3 : Hiking the Bisoke (3.711 m) - Kinigi - Kigali.baboon
Hiking the Bisoke is organized as a one Day hike and starts early in the morning. A park ranger will escort you to the top of the volcano. On a clear Day you will enjoy the beautiful crater lake and the views of the other virunga volcanoes. Fantastic views in all directions, lushly forested slopes, shady bamboo forest and an exhilarating climb! After your excursion transfer to Kigali for overnight at your hotel (B-L-D)
The Bisoke with an altitude of 3.711 m is the fourth highest mountain of the virunga chain and has a beautiful lake on the top. The crater lake is the greatest of the virunga chain.
Accommodation : Hotel Chez Lando , Intercontinental , Milles Collines
Activities : Guided Nature Walks & Hikes.
Parks & places : Volcanoes National Park
4Day 4 : Kigali Visit and Departure
Pick up at your hotel, depending on your departure time and if you missed the opportunity on the first Day, you will have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gizozi. Transfer to the Airport for your departure. (B)