Rwanda offers guests some of the best primate tracking on the planet set against the backdrop of its endless green hills and soaring mountainsides. With over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population, it’s no surprise that the majority of guests visit Rwanda to track and view our highly endangered cousins.
The focus of the trip is a visit to Volcanoes National Park and track the endangered mountain gorillas, then spend an hour in their presence watching them go on their daily chores that reflect human like cultures.
Logistically it requires a morning or early afternoon arrival flight into Rwanda as on day 1 you have a guided tour around Kigali and a visit to the genocide memorial center before driving down to the forests of Volcanoes National Park.
Early Morning Breakfast and parked lunch, set off to Volcanoes National Park trailhead for the gorilla trekking briefing, a cup of Rwandan coffee or tea and some delightful Intore dancing performed for you. This is the day you get deep into the Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Safari highlight and rewrite your memories about the African jungle.
Before setting out for the African jungle trek, you will need to be closed in long trousers, long-sleeved shirt, light rain-jacket, hat with wide brim, gardening gloves to pull yourself up on branches, hiking boots with good traction and that are worn in. The gorilla trek itself is between 3 and 5 hours or longer.
It is well worth it and the experience of a lifetime for you. Simply a most amazing and most memorable experience and you will have that experience twice, in two different countries and locations.
The newest member of the Wilderness Safaris’ family, Bisate Lodge is a leader in responsible tourism and ecologically responsible principles found adjacent to the park. It has been built to blend in seamlessly into its natural surroundings of the eroded volcanic cone which forms its foundation.
It is considered Rwanda’s first true luxury and eco – sensitive lodge, evidenced in just six gorgeously designed and furnished en-suite villas that are surrounded by the natural flora. Astounding views of two of the volcanoes can be enjoyed from each of the villas and the lodge itself.
The Singita’s Kwitonda Lodge is also a well-appointed luxury property in a perfectly picked location. Large windows throughout the lodge allow for natural light to stream in, while dramatic views of the volcanoes and forests beyond draw the eye outward.
There are eight exclusive suites with special features like a private heated plunge pool, fireplaces both indoors and out, and a spacious bedroom and lounge. Always committed to balancing out luxury with sustainability, Kwitonda uses locally grown produce in the meals prepare and they are involved in a critical reforestation project that aims to increase the mountain gorillas’ habitat.
Rwanda gorilla safaris are also luxury because of their permit prices. A permit in Rwanda costs $1500 irrespective of your nationality or season of booking compared to the neighboring countries like Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
