5 days gorillas in the mist + the virungas

5 DAYS GORILLAS IN THE MIST + THE VIRUNGAS

Itinerary

Highlights

  • A wildlife adventure unlike any other, this itinerary offers the chance for close encounters with mountain gorillas and beautiful golden monkeys.
  • Hike the densely forested slopes of Rwanda’s picturesque Virungas Volcanoes in search of the world’s largest population of wild mountain gorillas.
  • Gaze out onto soaring mountain slopes enveloped in lush and tropical vegetation.
  • Immersed in this dramatic natural setting, enjoy the opportunity to watch the intriguing interaction between gorilla families or set out in search of troops of the enchanting golden monkeys.
  • This itinerary is ideal for anyone eager for a glimpse of these great primates while undisturbed in their beautiful natural setting.
  • 1 night Kigali & 3 nights Volcanoes National Park

  • Day 1

    Arrival Kigali
    Kigali Serena Inn

    Upon arrival at Kigali Airport you will be met by your representative who will road transfer you to Kigali Serena Inn, Vibrant and colourful, Kigali is the bustling capital city of Rwanda. It spreads out over four scenic ridges and the valleys in between, with the city centre located on one hill, and the government and administrative quarter on another. Explore this safe and clean city which boasts a selection of hotels, restaurants, shopping centres and markets

  • Day 2-4

    Volcanoes National Park
    Mountain Gorillas + Virunga Experience

    A road transfer to Volcanoes National Park takes approximately 3.5 hours’. Set out in search of magical encounters with the families of Mountain gorilla that makes the Virunga Mountains their home. A wildlife experience with the magnificent mountain gorilla is like no other. Savour every second as you watch them foraging, playing, teasing each other, eating or slumbering in an uncanny resemblance to ourselves. At times the trek to view them may be arduous, with steep rises covered in dense vegetation. Inhabiting areas which are not easily reachable, gorillas reside where there is an abundance of food plants near the ground and think nothing of climbing incredibly lofty hills to get to them. Your formidable trek will be richly rewarded when you first set eyes on these extraordinary creatures. Try to spend as much time as possible in this phenomenal part of Rwanda, as it is a very special place.

    When not trekking for gorillas, spend a morning searching the lush vegetation at the foot of Mount Sabyinyo for one of two habituated groups of golden monkey, one of them a troop of more than 80 members. Take time to visit the local community and engage in the culture of the area, visiting a coffee plantation or local traditional homestead

  • Day 5

    Departure

    After a delicious breakfast you will be road transferred by back to Kigali Airport for your outbound flight.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost pp = USD.5,800
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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Key Tour Inclusions

  • Meet and Greet at Kigali International Airport
  • Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary
  • 1 x Gorilla permit per guest
  • Kigali Serena Inn – Breakfast
  • Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
  • Accommodation is based on a Cottage
  • All meals
  • Drinks including house wines, beers, soft drinks and bottled water
  • Laundry
  • Exclusive use of vehicle
  • All scheduled transfers
  • Kigali Airport/Kigali Serena/Kigali International Airport
  • Community fees
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • Administration fee

Key Tour Exclusions

  • International flights and applicable airport departure taxes are excluded
  • Meals not specified (including lunch and other meal stops between properties on overland sectors) are excluded
  • Drinks where not stipulated in itinerary are excluded
  • Items of a personal nature: fax, telephone, etc. are excluded
  • Laundry in Kigali is excluded
  • Gratuities for guide/driver/hotel staff is excluded
  • We are not liable for any new Government Taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
  • Golden Monkey trekking at an additional cost at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
  • Adding another Gorilla Trek will be at an additional charge, which is charged at per person per Gorilla permit
  • Rates subject to a minimum of 2 guests travelling
  • Gorilla Trekking permits subject to availability at time of booking – payment of permit price will be required to secure permits
  • There is a minimum age limit for gorilla trekking which is strictly 15 years.
  • Single supplement only refers to the single room supplement. Single traveller supplement will be quoted on request
While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost pp = USD.5,800
Booking Enquiry

Booking Terms & Conditions

Basic guidelines to aid you as you plan to make your booking to travel to Africa on your Safari Expedition. This is not an exhaustive list, our Tour consultants are always standby to give you all the necessary guidance accordingly.

Booking Procedure

All applications for provisional or confirmed reservations are to be made by the Client by way of letter, facsimile or e-mail addressed to Zagas Explorer.
No reservation will be deemed made unless acknowledged and accepted in writing by Zagas Explorer. Provisional reservations will only be held for 14 days, after which the booking will be released. Please ensure the following information is included:

      » Date and time of arrival
      » Number of people and room requirement
      » Full names of client, and ages of children in the group (if applicable)
      » Any special requirements

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled are charged as below:

      » Between 60 and 31 days prior to arrival a 25% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Cancellation fees are calculated on the rate per person and on the total value of the Reservation made.

Rates

All amounts are denominated in US Dollars and payments must be made in the nominated currency. In the case of any future increases in fuel, currency fluctuations, component costs or government taxes, Zagas Explorer reserves the right to renegotiate the rates. Conservancy fees are mandatory and will be included in the invoice.

Deposit Requirements

A refundable deposit of 30% is to be received by Zagas Explorer within 7 working days from date of confirmation. The final balance of 70% of the total value of the reservation(s) will be payable at least 30 days prior to the guests arrival.

Refunds

Should any client arrive late or request an early departure, no refund will be granted. Whilst Zagas Explorer will ensure that all anticipated accommodation will be available as planned, there shall be no claim of any nature against Zagas Explorer for a refund, either in part or whole, if any accommodation and or excursion is unavailable and a reasonable alternative was found – or if guests were unable to make use of the service for any reason.

Insurance

All guests should take out comprehensive insurance cover when paying their confirmation deposit, to cover them for cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses, personal baggage, emergency evacuation back home and money.

Disclaimer

This agreement is made subject to and shall be governed and construed according to the laws of Tanzania. Neither Zagas Explorer, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of the company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the foregoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omission contained in the brochure or other literature, late or non-confirmation or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, injury or death whether occasioned by negligence or not. In addition, the company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other detail and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by the weather, avalanches, strike, war, government or interference or any other causes whatsoever. The extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

The company may, at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself, at any time cancel or terminate the passenger's booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the passenger, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.

Please be aware that these safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African Wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor its employees, nor its agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost pp = USD.5,800
Booking Enquiry

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