Pre Conference ICM2024 Option One
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 $10132
2 persons sharing a room Price US $14376
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
Day1
-Fly to Kigali (flight cost not Included). On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by member of BEEA, 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 own arrangement. Overnight Stay at Kigali Serena Hotels BB
Day2
-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 the base of the Virunga Volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. Dinner and Overnight at Bisate Lodge DBB- L
Day3
-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. 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 an afternoon visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus for Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund, nestled in a beautiful, reforested landscape near the Volcanoes National Park. Experience the many immersive activities in the public exhibit, including a 360-degree theater and replica of Dian Fossey’s original cabin—and learn about the region’s biodiversity on our nature trails.
Overnight at Bisate Lodge LDBB
Day4
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Depart from the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, driving South past coffee, tea, and banana plantations on a breathtaking scenic drive back to Kigali. On arrival in Kigali, you will be transferred to the designated hotel where you will be staying at the time of the event.
PRIVATE HELICOPTER TRANSFER
US$3933 per private helicopter Transfer / One Way Transfer
- Agusta Westland AW109
- Kigali /Volcanoes National Park
- 06 seats with a Maximum 380 kg weight for body and luggage (luggage will be transferred via safari vehicles that collect you at the helipad).
NB: The flight is subject to availability & weather conditions. Where cancellation is due to Weather conditions refunds will be made.
Terms and Conditions
PAYMENT
- A 20% non-refundable deposit is required upon confirmation.
- Full and final payment is required 62 days before
Cancellation
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- 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