GORILLAS & GOLDEN MONKEYS 6 days from $15,995 Dive into Rwanda’s poignant history with a visit to the Genocide Memorial and Ellen DeGeneres Campus before indulging in three nights of opulent accommodation at Singita Kwitonda Lodge. Encounter Rwanda’s majestic Gorillas and unique Golden Monkeys on guided treks through lush forests. DAY 1: KIGALI Arrive in Rwanda. Transfer to your hotel to prepare for days ahead. Kigali Serena Hotel (B) DAY 2: VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Visit the Genocide Memorial to honour Rwanda’s history, then explore the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, dedicated to conservation and community projects. Singita Kwitonda Lodge (BLD) DAY 3: GORILLA TREK Embark on a guided trek in to Volcanoes National Park to encounter endangered mountain gorillas. Spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge. Singita Kwitonda Lodge (BLD) DAY 4: GOLDEN MONKEY TREK Track rare Golden Monkeys in the park’s lush forests, enjoying their playful energy and striking golden coats then return to the lodge. Singita Kwitonda Lodge (BLD) DAY 5: KIGALI Travel back to Kigali to relax for a final night in the city. Kigali Serena Hotel (B) DAY 6: DEPART After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey. GORILLAS IN THE MIST 4 days from $4,355 Rwanda is a scenic country offering travellers a safe and picturesque passage through the impressive volcanic Virunga chain, known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”. This mountainous backdrop hosts the extraordinary experience of observing mountain gorillas in an intimate environment. DAY 1: KIGALI Arrive at Kigali arport and transfer to your hotel, to rest and prepare for your gorilla trekking journey. Kigali Serena Hotel (B) DAY 2: EXPLORING KIGALI Begin your day with a cultural exploration of Kigali, including a visit to the Genocide Memorial. This tour offers a profound insight into Rwanda’s history and resilience. Enjoy lunch in the city before embarking on a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park for check in to prepare for your Gorilla Trek. Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (BLD) DAY 3: GORILLA TREK Start early on your Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park. The trek, navigating the diverse rainforest terrain, offers a thrilling and immersive experience. Spend an hour observing a gorilla family, a once in a lifetime experience. Return to your hotel to relive memories. Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (BLD) DAY 4: DEPART After breakfast, transfer to Kigali, where your Gorillas in the Mist tour ends. LUXURY GORILLA EXPEDITION 4 days from $10,600 Discover the enchanting landscapes, rich cultural tapestry and history of Rwanda. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a reminder of the country’s resilience while the pinnacle of your adventure awaits in Volcanoes National Park, a thrilling Gorilla Trek! DAY 1: KIGALI Arrive at Kigali International Airport then transfer to the elegant hotel, for day at leisure. Kigali Serena Hotel (B) DAY 2: VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Begin the day with a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, honouring those lost and learning about Rwanda’s journey of resilience. Continue to your eco-luxury retreat on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. Settle in and prepare for your gorilla trek. Singita Kwitonda Lodge (BLD) DAY 3: GORILLA TREK Meet your expert guides and trackers for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. Navigate misty rainforest trails in search of a mountain gorilla family. Upon finding them, spend a precious hour observing their behaviour, from playful youngsters to the amazing Silverback. Return to the lodge and reflect on this extraordinary encounter. Singita Kwitonda Lodge (BLD) DAY 4: DEPART Enjoy breakfast before a scenic transfer back to Kigali for your onward flight. ** PERMIT COSTS - RWANDA ** (Not Included and must be pre-purchased) • USD1,500 Gorilla permit • USD100 Golden Monkeys permit A chimpanzee paradise, where fantasy mountains & forests rise out of Lake Tanganyika. The last part of your journey to this far-flung Garden of Eden is by boat on a cobalt blue lake. Fishing villages thin out & mountains rise, you begin to sense how much is left behind. Time slows down, silence of no roads for a hundreds of miles. Life here is a hedonistic wilderness cocktail. In the forest we find a completely wild but habituated group of chimpanzees plus nine other species of primate, leopards and a host of shy forest creatures. In our famous jungle-chic lodge by a ginclear lake, we live and breathe chimpanzees. Come on a legendary journey to meet the most privileged primates on the planet: the wild chimpanzees of Mahale. At Greystoke Mahale, all the Bandas, bar & structures, have been built using reclaimed timbers from the dhows that sailed the lake many moons ago. Remote and private with only 7 bandas, Greystoke will be your home for the next 3 nights. MAHALE MOUNTAINS GREYSTOKE: 4 Days from $5,350 (Open June to Mid March) 73
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