Rwanda is one of the best destinations for gorilla trekking in Africa. You get to trek the gentle giants from Volcanoes National park. Fly into Kigali Rwanda for your Ultimate primate contest where we meet you to transfer you to the first event of your Gorilla challenge with in Volcanoes National park. The main venue for this once a life time experience are the Rwanda Volcanoes with twelve gorilla families to track up to the Virunga Volcanoes. The rest of the destinations where the mountain gorillas are found include; Mgahinga Gorilla National park, and Bwindi impenetrable National park.
The things you need to know about your eventual gorilla experience in Rwanda; the gorilla permits will have to be gotten for you and they cost US$1500 throughout the year. You can also use moderate to up market lodging to get great rest after the treks. The drive times are minimal if you fly into Kigali; there are also direct flights that can be taken with Rwanda Air directly from London. The drive time to Volcanoes National park in Rwanda is only 3 hours to reach Ruhengeri from Kigali.
The adds on to your gorilla challenge in Rwanda include; Nyungwe Forest National Park, were there are hiking trails abound and you can also trek the chimps and large groups of Black and white colobus , and the canopy forest walk which is the only one found in East Africa. Akagera National park is where you can view the big five in Rwanda’s only savannah park. Get to relax and chill out along Lake Kivu, the costa del sol of Rwanda. The Gishwati-Mukura forest which is Rwanda‘s newest park where you can view a forest being reborn and restored to its former glory.
How to qualify for the ultimate gorilla challenge? Sign up for the eventual gorilla trekking safari challenge with our company and we will handle all the details. Get into the reasonable fitness for the challenge before you arrive, this needs daily walks that will help you prepare yourself. Send the passport scan to our email along with a down payment that covers the purchase of the permit.
The Virunga Volcanoes Hike in Rwanda
There is more to Volcanoes National park than the mountain gorillas and the golden monkeys that tourists track here. There is hiking and volcano climbing, the visit to the ancient and magical forests, caves, the lakes and many more. The activities are endless here for the outdoor lovers, we will find this close to heaven as he climbs some of the volcanoes he will be, and this is a great place for those who would like to explore Volcanoes beyond mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
A tourist can easily spend a week in and around Volcanoes National park in Rwanda, in case you are into outdoor adventurism, volcanoes are the place for you to adventure and explore. The park offers the hikes and climbs as an add on to our safaris in Rwanda.
The Ngezi Lake trail: this is the shortest hike in Volcanoes National park. The Ngezi Lake is the smallest scenic shallow crater that takes 3 to 4 hours round trip you are escorted by a park ranger along the trail you see the birds and monkeys. The lake is a birding area and home to a number of sought after birds and one of them is Grauer’s swamp warbler. There are also some scenic views into DRC and its Virunga Volcanoes National park and its endless forest. this lake trail offers you a taste of the virunga Volcanoes foothills, acrater lake, the scenic views that are near and far, the wildlife, monkeys, and the birds which are a taste of the Virunga Volcanoes in Volcanoes National park in Rwanda.
Hiking Mount Visoke (Mount Bisoke); the elevation of mount Bisoke at the summit is 3700 meters above sea level. Mount Visoke happens to appear as what most consider the perfect volcano from the base of the mountain. Just at the top of mount Visoke, there is a very beautiful crater lake that awaits you, this is one of the most demanding climb, though many could find it very tough hike due to the elevation and some steep stretches along the trail.
Mount Visoke is both in Rwanda and in the Democratic Republic of Congo, however the summit and its crater lake is all in Rwanda. You will pass through many vegetation zones including the afro montane zone with its unique plants like the large lobelias. The ascending takes 3hours and the round trip is 5 hours or longer depending on you. The guides will accompany you and porter service is available. You have a hearty lunch that will be packed and plenty of water for the hike. You might need the sturdy boots, long trousers, the long sleeved shirts, rain jacket, day pack, hat and many more that is used on the hikes. The scenic views along the hike, hike will be the most stunning and that that adventure up to the summit of mount Visoke, just enjoy it.
