2 Days Gorilla Tracking in
Rwanda: Africa Natural Safari
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2 Days Gorilla Tracking in
Rwanda
Starting and ending in
Kigali-Rwanda, this is a 2 day safari which comes along with one gorilla permit
to visit Parc National des Volcanoes which gives you the opportunity to see
these magnificent mountain gorillas which can be seen straying along the
various slopes of the volcanoes as they play, look after their offspring and
also search for what to eat. It is an incredible journey indeed you will live
to tell.
What a 2 days gorilla trek in Rwanda is like
Day 1:
On
arrival at the airport in Rwanda, you will be chauffeured by a guide in a
private vehicle to the volcanoes National park. On your way, you will have the
opportunity to explore one of Africa’s smallest nations. You will go through
Kigali which is the country’s capital city but also a gateway to the gorillas.
Thriving markets and the ever clean green city is one among many indicators of
the country’s prosperity which is a sober contrast to its recent history.
Memorial sites and centers have been set aside in honor of the unfortunate
victims that suffered the 1994 Rwanda genocide which serve as a learning and
self reflection for the wider communities both nationally and internationally.
This however has not retarded Rwanda’s economic growth.
Rwanda
is packed with plenty of excellent wildlife destinations which range from
grassy savannahs to montane forests in which the mountain gorillas find refuge.
Some of these forests are harbored on the slopes of Volcanoes National park
which ranges on an altitude of 2400km to 4507. Aside being home to many
mountain gorillas, this park was further made famous by an American
primatologist Dian Fossey who dedicated almost 20 years to studying the
behavior of mountain gorillas which led to the formation of Dian Fossey
Foundation that protects these gorillas.
Where you will stay?
There
is accommodation available to strategically position you to watch animals in
the comfort of your suite as they cheerfully chant past these places. These
include Mountain Gorillas View lodge for exquisite luxury, La Palme Hotel and
Volcanoes Gorillas Hotel as well as Kingi Guest house for budget spenders. All
these have one thing in common which is friendly staff and optimum hospitality.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mountain
Gorilla lodge is set on the slopes of Mt. Sabyinyo comprising 30 individual
stone cottages. The cottages are very comfortable and will provide you with
both privacy and spectacular views of the volcanoes. A fireplace will be found
in each cottage to counteract the chilly conditions that come with the altitude
on which it is situated. The finishing which was set with highly skilled
designs and art make the cottage have that simple but expensive look. It is
also fitted with ever flowing water and electricity.
La Palme Hotel
La
Palme hotel offers over 48 simple gorgeous furnished rooms and among these are
4 big suites which portray Rwanda’s rich culture which the architecture took
time to emphasize. All the rooms are self contained and fitted with huge
comfortable beds, telephones, wiFi internet access as well as a 24 hour room
service waiting to attend to you whenever you need them.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking, Parc National des Volcans
You
will assemble at the park’s offices early in the morning after a warm breakfast
for briefing before you can set off for the forest. It should be noted that
this morning briefing is very essential, you don’t want to be surprised once
out there in the wild.
Moving
though the base of the Virungas, you will enter the national park under the
guidance of a tour guide. Trees dancing to the tune of the wind as they cast
dark shadows along the trails welcome you to such an incredible journey in the
wilderness. Colourful birds which keep humming as well as the rare golden
monkeys that keep swinging from one tree to another will entertain you on your
way up the slopes of the mountain. Buffalos and elephants will also be seen
through the vents in the thick forest canopy which is a bonus to this gorgeous
scenery and gorilla trek.
Once
you reach your destination, you will see strong, young, playful gorillas that
will welcome you in a language best understood by them and probably the game
rangers who have spent enough time with them. Your guide will often let you
know the meaning of some of the gestures of these creatures which are more less
like humans. It is common to see these gorillas do things we can do like feed
their young ones, brush their fur or even put the young ones to sleep.
You
will be given time to rest and bond with them though you will not be allowed to
get very close to them or even touch them. This is mainly aimed at
preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases and to avoid irritating the animals
which may think are under attack.
Having
captured the moments, you will be led back to where our safari staff is waiting
for you to drive you back to your residence. There you can get something to eat
rest and then prepare to go back to Kigali where you will catch up with your
flight.
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