4-Day Virunga Drive

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This short three-night stay in northern Rwanda offers the opportunity to engage with the endangered mountain gorillas in the forests on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. Experience one of the most captivating Rwanda gorilla tours we have to offer. For more information about our Uganda and Rwanda safaris or gorilla tracking.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans (PNV)
    • Golden Monkey Tracking in Parc National des Volcans (PNV)
    • Dian Fossey’s Grave and Karisoke Research Centre
    • Intore Dance Performances at the Lodge
    • Mwiko Primary School Community Support Project

What's this trip about?

    This short three-night stay in northern Rwanda offers the opportunity to engage with the endangered mountain gorillas in the forests on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. Experience one of the most captivating Rwanda gorilla tours we have to offer. For more information about our Uganda and Rwanda safaris or gorilla tracking.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKigali
End CityKigali

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Virunga Lodge

Departing from Kigali you will be welcomed by your expert guide who will provide knowledge and assistance throughout your safari. Your journey takes you through the beautiful terraced hills that charac...

Day 2

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Virunga Lodge

Gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans, through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga range, is a magical experience. Once you reach the gorillas, you can spend an ho...

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Virunga Lodge

Either go gorilla tracking again (additional permits required, upon payment of supplement, subject to availability), or choose from one of many options. There is much to explore here:

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Virunga Lodge

Your safari ends with your journey to Kigali. Before transferring to the airport, there maybe time to tour the city and visit the genocide memorial, a moving testimony to this country’s past that it has coura...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,663
Price per day$1,166
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Manuel

Jan 2017

Great hotel, indescribable experience

We traveled to Rwanda with the sole intention of going in search for the gorillas. I can only say that its been the best experience of my life. Anyway, we knew that ...

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pavg1

Jan 2017

Most sensational view

Our stay at virunga lodge was fantastic. The food was brilliant and we were fortunate enough to spend a night on the sunset and sunrise side. The massage was honestl...

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Joanne

Jan 2017

Amazing Experience

The Virunga Lodge was the perfect base camp for the Volcanoes National Park. It affords incredible views of the lake, volcanoes and villages below. The rooms are bea...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Virunga Lodge – 3 Nights

The magnificent Virunga Lodge is perched high on a ridge and has stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the twin lakes Bulera and Ruhonda. The premier luxury destination for tracking the endangered mountain gorillas.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations or a reduction in services are charged as follows:

  • Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to arrival – Deposit forfeited
  • Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival – 100% of the invoice
  • No refunds are due for any unused accommodation
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Meals Included

3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
12 years and up
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