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6-Day Gorilla Trekking and Karisimbi Hike

6-Day Gorilla Trekking and Karisimbi Hike

This is a 6-Day Gorilla Trekking and Karisimbi Hike, Enjoy Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and a 2 days hike on Karisimbi. Rising at an elevation of about 4507m above sea level is MT. Karisimbi, a stratovolcano which is the highest of the eight major volcanoes of the Virunga field and the 5th highest in Africa.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

On early morning arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be welcomed by your guide who will transfer you to Kisoro in Uganda. Enjoy spectacular views of the hilly countryside and winding roads on your way to your accommodation.

Main Destination: Kisoro (Uganda)
Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Mutanda
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 2: Drive to Mgahinga for Gorilla trekking

This morning you will get up very early and drive to Mgahinga National Park for gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours, but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas.

Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Mgahinga Gorilla NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 3: Drive to Volcanoes national park

After breakfast, depart for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The journey goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible.

Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 4: Hike Mount Karisimbi:

After breakfast, transfer to the Park office and commence registration and then you will have an introductory talk with your ranger, who will accompany you during the 2 days. The Karisimbi is the highest mountain of the Virunga mountain range and its ascent to the camp takes about 6 hours. A hike in the Volcanoes National Park is not ordinary, it offers special insights into the flora and fauna. Primates such as monkeys and gorillas, but also exotic plants and a variety of bird species are located here. If you’re lucky, you’ll see Colobus and Gold Apes on your tour. Overnight at about 3600 meters in the tent.

Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Budget camping

  • Inside Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 5: Descend Mountain Karisimbi

Get up early and climb to the top of Karisimbi, which at 4705 m is Rwanda’s highest mountain. The hike takes about 4 hours to the top of this sometimes snow covered volcano. At sunrise you have a fantastic panorama over the Volcanoes National Park and across to the DR Congo with the Virunga National Park. On clear days, the view from the summit, both on the Rwandan and Congolese sides, is spectacular and gives you a fantastic view of the active volcanoes Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira in the distance.

Main Destination: Musanze (Rwanda)
Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 6: Drive to Kigali and departure

Today, you will drive to Kigali town, visit the genocide museum as well as have a short city Tour of the capital city (Time allowing). You will depart for the Airport and take your flight back home.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

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