Our Rwanda packages are usually via Uganda, however they can be altered to Kigali direct or via Nairobi.

The Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda is part of Virunga Conservation area and is located in the extreme North-West of the country, bordering Uganda and Congo. It is well known for the four habituated mountains gorilla families which allows visitors to undertake the exciting gorilla tracking along the hills of the park. Involves several hours of trekking in the tropical rain forest, and its suitable all through the year.

DAY 1

After breakfast, leave Kampala Southward to reach Ruhengeri. Then you will pass through the Ankole region, where you see the typical Ankole cattle, coffee plantations and the different vegetations of Uganda, up to the terraced and cultivated hills of the Kigezi region, best known as “the Switzerland of Africa”. Kisoro is located at the foothills of Muhavura volcano at the borders between Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. Proceed beyond the border and reach Ruhengeri in Rwanda in time for dinner and overnight at Gorilla’s Nest lodge.

DAY 2

Early morning departure for the mountains gorilla tracking. After the briefing from the authorities of the park, set off for the trekking into the rain tropical forest searching for the habituated gorilla family. You remain close to the beautiful primates for over one hour, for observation and photography. Make sure you carry with you packed lunch and water. After tracking going back to the hotel and proceed to Kisoro. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Arcadia Cottages on Lake Bunyonyi.

DAY 3

After breakfast drive back to Kampala. Lunch en route.
Optional activity: Visits to old Karisoke Dian Fossey centre and grave. This is a 7-8 hours wonderful trekking within the forest. Spend an extra night.

The tariff includes

• Full board accommodation
• Ground transportation by a 4×4 Land Cruiser.
• Park entrance fees.
• One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance.
• English Speaking Driver/Guide
• Government Taxes.

The tariff does not include

• Extra drinks and tips
• Visa entry fees to Rwanda, 60 USD plus 30 USD return to Uganda.