Book this 3 Days Staying at Da Vinci Lodge one of the most mid-range accommodation properties in Volcanoes National Park. This 3 Days Staying at Da Vinci Lodge is one of the most affordable gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda. Da Vinci Lodge lies in the shadows of Karisimbi Mountain, one of the eight Virunga volcanoes offering exquisite accommodation to Budget and mid-range visitors
The 3 Days Staying at Da Vinci Lodge will be so memorable at the same time the meeting of the rare mountain gorillas of Rwanda, this will not only enable you visit Volcanoes but also have an opportunity to explore part of Kigali City on a genocide visit where 250,000 genocide victims were buried. On the morning of the last day you can opt to do golden monkey trek which takes nearly 2hrs before you set off for Kigali, this will however you a trekking permit (US$ 100.00). You and your travel mates, this 3 Days Staying at Da Vinci Lodge is an ideal gorilla tour fit for you. In Uganda gorilla safari trekking is done in Bwindi Forest and this is a popular place that tourist flock as a cheaper alternative to Volcanoes National Park.
After your gorilla safari in Rwanda, you can choose to compliment a wildlife safari to Akagera National Park to see the other countryside of Rwanda as a perfect destination or check on Nyungwe Forest National Park for Canopy walk tour and Chimpanzee trek in Rwanda
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Cottage
Day 1: KIGALI – VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (02h30 drive)
Picked up from Kigali International Airport upon arrival with an afternoon flight from 14:00hrs at 14h00, have a leisurely drive to Musanze& VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. Arrive in the evening and check in at the lodge. Arrive in the evening at 17h00 and check in at the lodge. Leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Da Vinci Lodge. Meal plan Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla trekking Day & Cultural Experience – Part of 3 Days Staying at Da Vinci Lodge
Early morning transfer at the Park headquarters, arrive in time for briefing before you start your guided walk at 08h00in search of the Gorillas. The Volcanoes National Park is a forested area in the Virunga Mountains that border Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is Rwanda’s premier tourist attraction, with the mist-covered volcanoes of the Virunga being one of only two locations in the world where you can track a habituated family group of mountain gorillas. The high point will be spending an hour with the remarkably peaceful gorillas despite their size and appearance as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting and raising their young.
After this memorable experience, you will return to the lodge for lunch followed by brief rest.
This afternoon you will visit the Ibyi Iwacu village for a cultural experience. While most of the focus of Volcanoes National Park falls squarely onto the animals, this ‘cultural village’ puts the spotlight back onto the people. Visitors get to experience Rwandan village life by grinding seeds, firing bows and arrows, taking part in a traditional intore dance and even partaking in the marriage of a king to his queen. After this amazing experience, you will descend from the mountains. Drive to the lodge for check in and have lunch. Afternoon at leisure relaxing at the lodge.
17h30: Dinner and overnight stay Da Vinci Lodge. Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Golden Monkey trek VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – KIGALI (02h30 drive) CITY TOUR OUTBOUND
Today, you have your breakfast and packed lunch from the lodge. Ready to do your golden Monkey trek thereafter drive back to KIGALI. You will then proceed on a tour of Kigali city that includes The Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. Highlight: After the 1994 unspeakable awfulness, several burial places in the country were established as memorial sites. They include the Kigali Genocide Memorial where 250,000 genocide victims were buried. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide; learn about other genocides in the world and how this country has dealt with that past. You will then be transferred to the Kigali International Airport. Bid farewell to your driver guide and proceed to check in for your outbound flight Meal plan Breakfast & Lunch End of service. Wishing you an excellent Tour!
INCLUSIONS of 3 days staying at Da Vinci Lodge
- Meet and greet upon arrival
- Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day
- Accommodation at Da Vinci Lodge
- Exclusive use of a 4 x 4 safari Land cruiser
- Ibyi Iwacu village
- Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver guide
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
• Golden monkey trek permit - 1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 1,500
- All activities, visits and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Our assistance
EXCLUSIONS of 3 days staying at Da Vinci Lodge
- International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
- Entry visa fees,
- Optional extras whilst in Kigali
- Drinks throughout the trip,
- Tips and gratuities, Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.
Gorilla permit note: Once permit is bought, it cannot be refunded or inter-changed. Before confirming the tour, please ensure that you request for availability of permits based on the number of participants because there are only 96 permits issued per day.