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1 Day Dian Fossey Tomb Hike
Kigali, Rwanda
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Overview
This expedition offers a journey into Rwanda’s conservation history and takes you through Volcanoes National Park. Beginning at dawn in Kigali, the tour retraces the footsteps of legendary primatologist Dian Fossey.
- 🌄 Trek through misty trails and dense forests where Fossey conducted her groundbreaking research on mountain gorillas.
- 🦍 Gain insight into the life and impact of a true conservation pioneer as you ascend to her final resting place and research site.
- 🌿 This experience emphasizes its deep connection to wildlife conservation and the legacy of Fossey's work.
- 📚 Ideal for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those passionate about wildlife protection.
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1 Day Dian Fossey Tomb Hike
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Private 4x4 Vehicle, driver-guide, lunch, Permit, porter, water, government taxes & our assistance.
- International Flights & Visa Fees, Tips and Gratuities, and Personal Expenses (travel insusrance).
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Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey CampThis trip will take you to the burial site of the world’s most widely known researcher on the endangered mountain gorillas, Dian Fossey, the most widely-known researcher on the endangered mountain gorilla. Our driver-guide will pick you from your hotel/residence in Kigali by 04h00 Am, short briefing and then drive to Volcanoes National Park, Musanze – a stunning 2h30 drive north among the lush, green landscape of the countryside. Once arrived in Musanze, you driver-guide will transfer you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for registration and briefing before start hiking to Dian Fossey grave. At the site you will find the house from where Dian Fossey was mysteriously murdered in 1985 but the more peaceful is the place where she was buried just next to her favorite gorilla friend, Digit and about 20 other mountain gorillas either killed by poachers or suffered death for other reasons. After this experience, enjoy lunch and later drive back to Kigali.
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1 Day Dian Fossey Tomb Hike
Kigali, Rwanda
Experience unavailable
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!