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One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
Kigali, Rwanda
$450.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The One-Day Gorilla trekking Rwanda offers a lifetime unique opportunity to see the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat within Volcanoes NP and the village of ex-poachers. As a day trip is designed to suit the needs of visitors with a tight schedule in Kigali.
Getting up close & personal to a mountain gorilla is a pretty humbling experience, some even say life changing. You get so close you can actually smell them – a pungent, sickly-sweet odour of sweaty gorilla. It is of course not far from how we’d smell, if we had been roaming the forest all our lives sans shower gel. We have 98 percent of the same DNA as the mountain gorilla.
Being a day trip expect to leave Kigali early enough to Volcanoes National Park. For an estimated 2 - 2.5 hours drive with local experts & friendly driver guide, the transport is assured with a choice 4x4 safari vehicle with wifi connectivity to keep you connected with your lovely ones & enjoying a scenic drive of picturesque countryside.
Getting up close & personal to a mountain gorilla is a pretty humbling experience, some even say life changing. You get so close you can actually smell them – a pungent, sickly-sweet odour of sweaty gorilla. It is of course not far from how we’d smell, if we had been roaming the forest all our lives sans shower gel. We have 98 percent of the same DNA as the mountain gorilla.
Being a day trip expect to leave Kigali early enough to Volcanoes National Park. For an estimated 2 - 2.5 hours drive with local experts & friendly driver guide, the transport is assured with a choice 4x4 safari vehicle with wifi connectivity to keep you connected with your lovely ones & enjoying a scenic drive of picturesque countryside.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
IBYIWACU Cultural Village : A village of ex-poachers, those previously stealing the gorillas due to poverty, they now stopped poaching.
Duration: 10 hours
Lunch and drinks are included
Kigali - Volcanoes National P: Kigali - Musanze - Volcanoes National Park
4WD: 4x4 Safari Vehicle, 4x4 Land Cruiser
Tourist permit fee excluded : The cost of a gorilla permit varies by nationality: $1,500 for foreign non-residents, $500 for foreign residents & $200 EAC
Pickup included
IBYIWACU Cultural Village : A village of ex-poachers, those previously stealing the gorillas due to poverty, they now stopped poaching.
Duration: 10 hours
Lunch and drinks are included
Kigali - Volcanoes National P: Kigali - Musanze - Volcanoes National Park
4WD: 4x4 Safari Vehicle, 4x4 Land Cruiser
Tourist permit fee excluded : The cost of a gorilla permit varies by nationality: $1,500 for foreign non-residents, $500 for foreign residents & $200 EAC
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- • Professional driver guide by Afri Safaris
- • Iby'iwacu Cultural Village fee or The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
- • Gorilla Trekking Certificate By Afri Safaris
- • Private Transport: 4x4 Safari vehicle, 4x4 Land Cruiser
- • Lunch • Water • Coffee (Beverage)
- • Gorilla Permit Rwanda Application Process
- • Everything else not mentioned in the inclusions
- • Tips • Porter fees •Personal expenses
- • Gorilla permit costs vary by nationality. Permits are limited daily & must be purchased in advance
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Volcanoes National Park RwandaA transfer, begins & ends in Kigali SIMPLE ITINERARY: You should wake up early & order for breakfast as you wait for the driver to pick you up. Afri Safaris driver guide will take you to the RDB headquarter in Kinigi for briefing by 7:00am. This briefing is very important and is where you will meet other tourists and Rangers who will be leading you to the forest. The briefing covers many topics but the most important is how to behave around the gorillas, what to expect and what to carry along while tracking the gorillas. You will be assigned a gorilla family taking into consideration your overall fitness and age. This is because some of the gorilla groups are located deeper in the forest hence requiring more hours of trekking. Porters are available to help you with extra luggage. Park Rangers will lead you into the forest to track the primates. Trekking takes btn 2 to 6 hours. After an hour of observing the mountain gorillas, our Guide will be waiting for you at the starting point.
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Iby'iwacu Cultural VillageAfter Gorilla trekking, then you will be transferred to Iby'iwacu cultural village. Iby'iwacu Cultural Village is a village of ex-poachers, those previously stealing the gorillas due to poverty, they now stopped poaching. The Iby’iwacu cultural village is one of the leading cultural attractions in Rwanda. The Village combines all of Rwanda’s known cultural traditions, people & history into one place for display & a personal experience. International visitors get to see what life was in a typical African village setting – the lifestyle, houses, traditional dances, dressing code, food, herbs & how the ancient kingdoms were generally organized. Tourists are given an opportunity to learn ancient hunting skills, try weaving baskets/mats, carpentry. This unique experience has won the hearts of many visitors who wish to indulge in the culture of Rwanda’s native community after seeing gorillas. Village offers an opportunities to purchase local craft, gifts & souvenir to show friends back home.
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Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla FundThe Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda is a fantastic place for those interested in wildlife conservation, gorillas, and the legacy of Dian Fossey. It's a hub for education, research, and conservation efforts, particularly focused on the endangered mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park region. 1. Learn About Gorillas and Conservation The campus has educational exhibits that provide in-depth information about gorilla behavior, the history of Dian Fossey's work, and the current conservation efforts to protect mountain gorillas. You can explore interactive displays that highlight the work of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and its impact on protecting gorillas and their habitat. 2. Visit the Gorilla Research Center You can get an up-close look at the research efforts dedicated to understanding gorilla behavior, health, & conservation challenges. This includes a detailed look at how gorilla tracking, monitoring, & anti-poaching efforts are managed.
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Stop by Migano Cafe in Musanze for the lunch (•Hot lunch of your choice on the food menu at Migano Cafe Musanze)
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One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
Kigali, Rwanda
$450.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!