Gorillas in The Virungas ● Parc National Des Volcans (PNV) ● Mgahinga 6 days Guided Driving Safari
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The tour goes to two gorilla parks – both found in the hazy Virunga volcanoes: Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in Rwanda and Mgahinga in Uganda.
Day 1: Kigali Upon arrival at Kanombe (Kigali) airport you will be met and transferred to your selected hote for overnight.
Day 2: Kinigi Park - PNV Depart north of Kigali to Kinigi or Muko via Ruhengeri. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known. Transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters to track gorillas in Parc National des Volcans (translated: Volcanoes National Park). Gorilla tracking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, arduous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming face to face with the great primates is well worth the effort. Overnight at your selected lodge.
Day 3: Parc National des Volcans The choice is yours: go gorilla tracking or climb the awesome Visoke volcano or trek to Karisoke Research Centre which Dian Fossey, the famous primatologist, set up, or visit local communities. Overnight at your selected lodge.
Day 4: Mgahinga - Uganda After breakfast you will depart for Mgahinga in Uganda. On arrival you will choose to go for a guided nature walk or climb a volcano or visit the local communities. Overnight at your selected lodge.
Day 5: Mgahinga Forest The choice is yours; you may choose between tracking the gorillas family leaving in the forest or go for a guided nature walk in the forest for butterflies, plant and bird species or climb a volcano. Accommodation at your Lodge.
Day 6: Kampala - Flight After breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala arriving early afternoon and will be transferred transfer to Entebbe airport for your homebound flight.
Prices on request.
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