Grand Rwanda Primate Safari

6 days, 5 nights
Price Range: $4,873 – $13,313
(all-inclusive price per person, depending on dates & camps selected)

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On this pilgrimage to Africa’s oldest national park, set aside in 1925 to protect the mountain gorilla, enjoy a full immersion in all the park’s highlights: two days of gorilla trekking in the rainforests of the Virunga volcano chain, one day trekking to see a troop of 80-100 golden monkeys, and a visit to pay homage at the grave of Dian Fossey, the world’s most famous gorilla researcher who lived and worked within this park from 1967-1985.

Photo of Christy Lavoie

Our Expert Says

For anyone who is a fan of Dian Fossey, a visit to the mountains of Rwanda is a pilgrimage not to be missed. This safari allows for the greatest amount of time with the mountain gorillas in the very region where Fossey studied and lived among them. Viewing these amazing creatures in their natural environment in such close proximity will leave you breathless!

– Christy Lavoie

Photo: Volcanoes Nat'l Park view image gallery

Days 1-5: Volcanoes Nat'l Park

On this pilgrimage to Africa’s oldest national park, set aside in 1925 to protect the mountain gorilla, enjoy a full immersion in all the park’s highlights: two days of gorilla trekking in the rainforests of the Virunga volcano chain, one day trekking to see a troop of 80-100 golden monkeys, and a visit to pay homage at the grave of Dian Fossey, the world’s most famous gorilla researcher who lived and worked within this park from 1967-1985.

Photo: Kigali/Home view image gallery

Day 6: Kigali/Home

Your safari adventure ends today in Kigali, Rwanda.

Notes

  • iSafari.com's Africa safari planner cannot precisely calculate the costs of air and land transfers to all camps and lodges as the locations and travel distances vary slightly. With this in mind, your final quote may increase or decrease by a small amount.
  • The estimated rates given for these itineraries are adult rates, but many properties offer reduced rates for children. Please contact our office for more information.
  • Holiday surcharges may apply for travel in late December and early January, and occasionally over the Easter holiday.
  • A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the trip fee per person is required upon booking to confirm your reservation.

Inclusions

  • All accommodation on a double occupancy basis
  • Meals at camps and lodges
  • Excursions and transfers unless listed as optional
  • Services of an NHA Safari Expedition Leader and lodge staff
  • Relevant park fees
  • Alcoholic and soft drink beverages are included at some camps and lodges
  • Laundry service is available at most permanent camps/lodges and hotels; in some cases this service is included in the tariff quoted
  • Air transfers within countries as specified
  • Accommodation taxes, the applicable Tourism Levies and all relevant Value Added Tax (VAT) or Government Sales Tax (GST)
  • Lunch on Day 1 in Kigali

Exclusions

  • Travel to the start and end point of the route
  • Generally lunch and dinner in city hotels (except lunch Day 1)
  • Alcoholic and soft drink beverages at some camps and lodges
  • Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance
  • Staff gratuities
  • Any newly-implemented government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
  • Visa fees where relevant
  • International airport departure taxes applicable from manned airports only, which is to be paid in US$ cash on departure unless included in your ticket cost
  • Any items of a personal nature
  • Gorilla trekking permits ($1500 per person per trek), golden monkey trekking permits ($100 per person per trek), and Karisoke trekking permit ($75 per person per trek)