1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour: Engage with Mountain Gorillas in Their Natural Habitat
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Embark on a thrilling 1-day gorilla trekking safari tour and witness the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Engage with these gentle creatures as they go about their daily routines.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Volcanoes National Park Headquarters - it is a lifetime encounter that you wouldn’t want to miss out on the moment you get an opportunity to visit Rwanda. Wake up early in the morning at 4:30 am and drive off to the park. It’s a 112 km long drive to get to the Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, Musanze province which is a habitat to the endangered Mountain gorillas. You can take visually attractive pictures from the different stopovers along the journey and also get to have a cup of coffee. At exactly 8.30 am, we move to the park’s headquarters in Kinigi Village where you are briefed by the ranger about the rules and regulations governing Gorilla tracking. You are distributed into different groups and then sent off into the forest. The trek takes an hour to about
8 more depending on where the gorillas had been the previous day. The hike is quite strenuous but all the more rewarding once you set your eyes on the gentle mountain gorillas. They always move in a big number with the Silverback at the lead. You will watch them carry about their day to day routine like the juveniles playing, mothers feeding their young ones and the Silverbacks taking watch out for their families avoiding any predator.
What's Included
- Ground transportation in a Jeep Car Vehicle
- Gorilla Permit
What's Not Included
- Tips to local guides
- Airfares
- Any other item not mentioned above
Additional Information
The trek takes an hour to about
8 more depending on where the gorillas had been the previous day. The hike is quite strenuous but all the more rewarding once you set your eyes on the gentle mountain gorillas. They always move in a big number with the Silverback at the lead. You will watch them carry about their day to day routine like the juveniles playing, mothers feeding their young ones and the Silverbacks taking watch out for their families avoiding any predator.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sunshine36602718368
Mar 16, 2024
Unique life experience - Thanks to Shalom for such a moving expérience.
Namely to Mohammaad for ths wonderful tour
Unique moment that i would have loved to share with family
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Eve1624
Sep 28, 2023
An incredible experience - I had the chance to spend a morning up close and personal with gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, and what an experience! Passionate and exciting guides, a few meters from the gorillas... All masterfully organized by Alain, with a special mention for the adaptation because everything is last minute!
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Happiness41330612949
Sep 10, 2023
15 days including Gorilla Tracking with Shalom Safari - Shalom's outstanding organization skills truly enhanced our Rwandan adventure. From providing a fantastic vehicle to ensuring every detail was perfect, our 15-day journey was a seamless, enjoyable experience. Our driver Jean Petit was exceptional, offering valuable insights, care during challenging times, and even sharing local knowledge and games, adding a delightful dimension to our trip. Thanks to Shalom's meticulous planning and the driver's expertise, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Rwanda will always hold a special place in our hearts. 🚗🌍🙌 #ExceptionalService #UnforgettableTrip
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Keystonehotelgroup
Jun 20, 2023
What a great day - Great experience. Well executed.. The scenery and National Park were great. I am thankful we got to see the gorillas up close and in their environment.
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288preyap
Jun 20, 2023
Best experience in Rwanda with shalom safari - Amazing experience !!! In Rwanda. Once I’m a life time to go see the gorillas and this company provided the best customer service. Made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond to make sure we were safe and enjoyed the trip with no hassle. They also shows us their beautiful city and make the whole trip one to remember! Thank you so much
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Travelgalore01
Jun 20, 2023
Amazing experience for - Shalom Safaris was organized and punctual! We were a group of 12! The city tour with Olivie was amazing. Alain, Lisa and Abau were very friendly and took us to the most memorable gorilla trekking experience. Super efficient and kind service! Thank you for showing us the city of a 1,000 hills and accommodating us with all our requests! Truly hospitable and always smiling!
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Jakdemir
Jun 5, 2023
Best Gorilla Trip Agency in Rwanda - They are most professional and reliable service in Rwanda! If you want to have best experience with longest visit Shalom Safaris is way to go.
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M2787bzdouglasm
May 2, 2022
Worthwhile gorilla trek - Volcanoes NP - I had a great experience! My driver was friendly and very accommodating.
Once you're at the park office, you have an opportunity at the briefing to request to join a group taking a short or longer trek. I opted for a long trek but was expecting a lot more habit diversity on the trek. It's mostly through bamboo jungle, with little else to see until you reach the Gorillas. So I'd suggest opting for a shorter trip and spending more of your time enjoying the lakes and scenery in the area.
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Nimanm2016
Oct 21, 2021
Safari - Amazing tour guide! Well worth the money — saw so many animals. Would highly recommend while at Akagera.
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Princekay
Sep 2, 2021
Amazing - Great exercise experience. I recommend it as a once in a lifetime experience but make sure to do a lot of exercising(jogging) in and around Rwanda so that you acclimatize to the weather and breathing.
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