Gorillas of Rwanda

Arrive into Kigali, the Rwandan capital, where you are met by a representative of A&K and transferred to your hotel.

Kigali Serena

This morning explore Kigali with a short tour including a visit to the memorial for victims of the genocide of 1994, a moving experience. Make a short stop for lunch before driving to elegant Wilderness Sabyinyo, located in the foothills of the mist-shrouded Virunga Massif.

Wilderness Sabyinyo | Meals: BLD

The park protects the Rwandan side of the Virunga volcanoes, a range of six extinct and three live volcanoes which shelter some of the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world. This park gained world notoriety for the work Dian Fossey conducted here.

After an early breakfast, drive to the Volcanoes National Park Headquarters where you are allocated a gorilla tracking group. Following a briefing by your gorilla tracker/guide, the adventure begins. Today’s hike may take anything from one to five hours to reach the gorillas depending on the location of the family. You’ll walk through farmland, bamboo forests and rainforest. Upon sighting the gorillas, stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily habits, feeding, foraging, playing, resting and attending the young. Afterwards, return to base where your driver awaits. Lunch is back at the lodge and this afternoon enjoy a scenic drive to view the twin lakes, Ruhondo and Burera, with the spectacular backdrop of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Wilderness Sabyinyo | Meals: BLD

Today is another opportunity to head into the park in search of the mountain gorillas. You will most likely be allocated a different group, the terrain may vary but the experience will certainly be unforgettable.

Wilderness Sabyinyo | Meals: BLD

After breakfast transfer back to Kigali airport for your departure flight.

Meals: B