Pre Conference ICM2024 Option Two
There are currently 12 habituated gorilla families that can be visited. In order to minimize behavioral disturbances to the gorillas, only 8 trekkers are allowed to visit each of the families for a period not exceeding 1 hour. This means that only 96 trekkers are allowed in the park daily. The limits serve to protect gorillas from the risk of exposure to human-borne diseases.
1 person in own room Price US $4668
2 persons sharing a room Price US $7378
Included
English speaking Driver Guide
Private transfers from and to Kigali
Private transport while on safari
Mountain Gorillas Permit
Water, snacks in the vehicle
Accommodation on safari on full board basis
All taxes on the services included
Excluded
Arrival / Departure flight
International, regional and local airfares.
Meals and beverages, other than specified.
Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls ETC... Other thank specified
Personal, baggage, accident and trip cancellation/interruption insurance.
Activities
Day 1
-On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by members of Primate Safari’s team, who will transfer you to the Hotel and assist you at check-in. The rest of your day will be spent at Leisure. Lunch and Dinner will be on their own arrangement. Overnight Stay at Kigali Serena Hotels
Day 2
-After breakfast you will embark on the Tour of the City of Kigali and the Genocide Memorial museum, followed by Lunch at a Kigali Hotel. After Lunch you will depart on a scenic drive to the Volcanoes National park. The journey north passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape and gradually climbs to to the base of the Virunga Volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. Dinner and Overnight At The Bishop's House
Day 3
-Today you will have the rare opportunity to observe the famous Rwandan mountain gorillas (subject to gorilla permits being available). Tracking the gorillas through the forested slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience. If you are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for a late lunch. Some gorilla families, however, are more elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. Return to the Lodge for Lunch, followed by Leisure in the afternoon.
Day 4
-Today you will have another opportunity to go for second Gorilla Trekking to observe the famous Rwandan mountain gorillas (subject to gorilla permits being available).
After Lunch depart from foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, driving South past coffee, tea and banana plantations on a breathtaking scenic drive back to Kigali to Attend GIS Opening Night
Terms and Conditions
Bookings canceled 61 days or over, No Charges
Booking Cancelled 60 to 32 Days, 50% of total invoice
Bookings canceled 31 days or less before arrival will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of total invoice
Mountain Gorillas permits are non refundable
