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Journey to the Great Apes of Africa with Volcanoes Safaris
Parc National des Volcans is usually easier than Bwindi as the afro-montane forest is lighter. Volcanoes Virunga Lodge is in a spectacular location overlooking the volcanoes, Lake Bulera and Lake Ruhondo with 8 bandas facing the Volcanoes or the Lakes. 30 minutes drives from the park. A trip to Parc Nationals des Volcans will entail trekking through the beautiful terraced hillsides, home to seven gorilla families, the rare golden monkey and an array of bird species. We currently do not offer gorilla tracking in Congo. Safaris start in Kigali, Rwanda. and can be done either as part of a small group of up to 5 people, departing on scheduled dates as detailed below or can be customized to suit a client's specific interests. Only a limited number of permits are available in each gorilla park. It is therefore essential to book well in advance. Dates and Prices 2009 -
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| Itinerary Day 1 Saturday: Parc National Des Volcans (PNV). Met on arrival and transferred to a local restaurant for lunch. Depart for PNV (120kms) through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda's landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. Dinner at Volcanoes Virunga Lodge. Day 2 Sunday PNV. Go gorilla tracking in Park National des Volcans. (One Gorilla permit is included in the cost) Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the 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. All meals & overnight at Virunga Lodge. Day 3 Monday PNV. Maybe go gorilla tracking again in Parc National des Volcans (if you have purchased the extra permit at time of booking). Alternatively visit the golden monkeys or visit Ros Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu, or climb the volcanoes. You may wish to visit the local school, community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. All meals & overnight at Virunga Lodge. Day 4 Tuesday Depart. Depart for Kigali. Time permitting, enjoy a tour of the city including a visit to the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops, the Franco-Rwandan cultural centre and the genocide memorial. Transfer to Kigali Airport for your onward connection. You can easily combine a safari in Tanzania or the
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The cost includes;
The cost excludes Visa fees,tips,
International Flights, and any other personal expenses not included
in the itinerary.
Seasons of Travel Information December– February-the hot-dry season! Exceptional for birds and animal viewing, though long grass may make some smaller species hard to see. Spring-like conditions and ideal time for gorilla trekking too.
March April - May This is the heavier rainy season!
Road situations can turn out to be tricky. There’s vast biological activity
in the reserves, beautiful green landscapes and panoramas, but muddy,
slippery, conditions for gorilla trekking however the chances of
encountering gorillas are still 98%.
This is the cooler dry season. Outstanding wildlife viewing conditions,
despite the fact that many roads are dusty. This is a brilliant time of year
for gorilla trekking . There’s nice greening of plants, and migrant birds begin arriving from Eurasia. Look ahead to alternating showers and some flash flooding. Muddy and slippery conditions for gorilla trekking. |
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