4 Days Gorilla tracking & Dian Fossey

The 4 Days Gorilla tracking & Dian Fossey Graveyard in Volcanoes national park located at Karisoke research center. Dian Fossey grave an American primatologist who dedicated her life conserving the lives of the mountain gorillas until she was killed and is buried there next to Digit, a mountain gorilla.

This hike is an incredible experience physically, emotionally and intellectually. It is so inspiring to learn about someone who was so dedicated and left a legacy that exists even today. The hike involves moving through the forests and hiking up the slopes and therefore requires some relative degree of fitness and patience.

At the site you will find the house from where Dian Fossey was mysteriously murdered in 1985 but the more peaceful is the place where she was buried just next to her favorite gorilla friend, Digit and about 20 other mountain gorillas either killed by poachers or suffered death for other reasons.

On several occasions, 4 Days Gorilla tracking & Dian Fossey is one as a complement to other tourism activities in Rwanda which include gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, volcano hiking, caving and a visit to Bulere and Buhondo twin lakes.

4 Days Gorilla tracking & Dian Fossey Tour Summary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Day 2: Morning City tour and transfer to Volcanoes national park

Day 3: Gorilla tracking and afternoon Cultural walk

Day 4: Dian Fossey Hike and transfer back to Kigali

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Upon arrival at Kanombe airport in Kigali, you will be received by our Representative who will transfer you to Serena Hotel(Luxury)/Radisson Blu Hotels Kigali(Luxury)/ /Five to Five Hotel(Budget) for Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Morning City tour and transfer to Volcanoes national park

In the morning, you will have a city tour where you will visit the genocide memorial museum, national museum and others.

After lunch, you have a scenic drive through terraced hills to Volcanoes national park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. In the evening, you may visit the Banyarwanda community and get cultural entertainment. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge(Luxury)/ 5 Volcanoes Lodge(Luxury), Da Vinci Lodge, Solution Gorilla Lodge, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge(Deluxe)/Muhabura Hotel(Budget).

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking and Afternoon Cultural Walk

After briefing from the senior park ranger you will commence your memorable gorilla trekking which normally takes 2 to 6 hours in the jungle. You will be allowed to stay in the presence of the gorillas for a maximum of 1 full hour. Later return to your Hotel for Relaxation. In the evening, you may go for nature walk to the twin lakes. Return for Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Dian Fossey Hike and Transfer back to Kigali

In the morning, you will go for the hike up to Dian Fossey grave, an American primatologist who dedicated her live conserving the lives of the mountain gorillas until she was killed and is buried there next to Digit, a mountain gorilla. On return you will drive back to Kigali, do some last minute shopping and later transfer to the airport to check in for your departure flight.

End of 4 Days Gorilla tracking & Dian Fossey

Included

• Gorilla Permits
• Park entrance fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, when the safari ends.

Exclusions

• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature