These two days in Rwanda allow you explore some of Rwanda’s most magnificent tourism attractions. You will trek the gorillas in Volcanoes national park to have the real upclose encounters with these endangered apes in the forest. The trip also allows you hike up mountain Bisoke, one of eight chained volcanoes in the Virunga massif.
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Gorilla Trekking
Very early in the morning, have breakfast and start traveling to Volcanoes national park so as to catch up with the gorilla trekking briefing at 7am at the park headquarters. On briefing, be divided into groups of eight trekkers, the maximum number of tourists to visit a gorilla family in a day.
Gorilla trekking in this park takes you the thick forest on the lower slopes of Mountain Karisimbi, Huye or Bisoke, depending on the gorilla family you are trekking. You will walk through thick trails, having to dodge thorny trees and paving your way out. On meeting the gorilla family, spend one magical hour in the presence of the impressive apes. Nothing thrills like watching a dominant silverback directly in its red eyes as it watches over it family members. It’s an experience you will never forget. After the magical hour, slope back to the park headquarters and to the lodge for check in and relaxation as you wait for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Hike Bisoke & Departure
Wake up to a palatable breakfast and head to the park headquarters for a brief aorientaion about hiking mountain Bisoke. This is one of the eight chained volcanes in the Virunga massif. Hiking to the top mountain Bisoke roughly takes 4-6 hours depending on the speed of the hikers. Hike through the rugged terrain of the mountain, walking through slippery trails and avoiding thorny trees. At the top you will have stunning views of the Virunga ranges, the magnificent green lush as well as the neighboring towns. In the afternoon you will have lunch and travel back to Kigali for your ongoing fligts.
