Rwanda is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”, a country of ever-changing landscapes, dense green rainforests, and expansive savannah plains. The highlight of a Rwanda safari is to visit the Volcanoes National Park for that once in a lifetime opportunity to see a family of mountain gorillas and to look into the eyes of a giant silverback gorilla!
Tour highlights:
- Explore the highlights of Kigali with colourful markets and a visit to the genocide museum.
- Scenic drive through the beautiful, terraced hillsides of Rwanda.
- Spend an unforgettable hour watching a family of mountain gorillas interact at Volcanoes National Park!
- Gain insights into Dian Fossey’s life and work at the newly opened Ellen DeGeneres Campus.
- Enjoy Rwandan food with bold flavours and locally sourced ingredients.
14 – 17 June 2023
12 – 15 July 2023
09 – 12 August 2023
13 – 16 September 2023
13 – 16 December 2023
Price Terms
Per person sharing:
RwandAir Flights: R3 860.00
Airport Taxes: R2 764.00
Safari Package Price: R22 162.00
PCR test to trek gorillas – US$ 50.00: R850.00
Gorilla Permit – US$ 500: R8 500.00
TOTAL Price Per Person: R38 136.00
Per person – Single room:
RwandAir Flights: R3 860.00
Airport Taxes: R2 764.00
Safari Package Price: R30 720.00
PCR test to trek gorillas – US$ 50.00: R850.00
Gorilla Permit – US$ 500: R 8 500.00
TOTAL Price Per Person: R46 694.00
- Return economy airfares with RwandAir from Johannesburg to Kigali Airport
- Including airport taxes
- Airport transfers from Kigali Airport to the hotel
- 1-night at Park Inn by Radisson Blue
- Including Dinner & Breakfast
- Kigali activities included:
- Breakfast at Park Inn Hotel on arrival
- Genocide museum visit
- Lunch at the Repub Lounge
- Kimironko Market
- 2 nights at Mountain View Gorilla Lodge
- Including Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
- Volcanoes activities included:
- Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the
- Dian Fossey Fund
- X1 Gorilla trekking permit per person in the Volcanoes National Par
- Farewell dinner in Kigali
- 4×4 Safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- PCR test to trek gorillas
- Services of your professional and knowledgeable Rwanda English-speaking driver guide.
- Comprehensive support from our operational office in Rwanda for the duration of the safari
- Travel information pack
- Entry visa to Rwanda (SA passport requires a visa for Rwanda – FREE of Charge)
- Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Activities not specified
- Laundry services
- Gratuities to the driver/guide, trackers, hotel staff & porters – our recommendations:
- Driver/guide – suggested at US$10 per person per day.
- Gorilla trekking:
- Trekking guide: US$10 per client
- Ass guide, trackers & security guards: Between US$10 – US$15
- per client Porter – US$15 (if you need assistance on your hike)
- Hotel staff – at your discretion
- Porters carrying suitcase/s – recommend US$1 per suitcase.
- All expenses of a personal nature
- The exchange rate used (bank selling rate): R17.00 to US$1.00
- As your package is partly in US Dollars, all prices are subject to change without prior notice due to possible currency fluctuations. Due to fluctuations in foreign exchange markets, we will use the exchange rate (bank selling rate) on the final payment date to recalculate your tour price.
- The price quoted is based on an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) discounted price. For any other means of payment, contact us for an updated price.
- The price quoted is per person sharing / a single room.
- The price quoted is VALID to African citizens & SA residents (with residency permits of 6 months and older).
- Prices are based on 10 people travelling. If fewer than 10 people travel, there might be an increase in transfer costs divided between the total people travelling in the vehicle.
- Flight prices: Prices quoted are based on a special contract rate to eXplore Plus. If these seats are unavailable, the airfare will increase to a higher fare level.
- Flight and airport taxes quoted are current and subject to change until we issue the tickets.
- Children trekking restrictions: Gorilla trekking – No children younger than 15 years.
- Wearing a mask while gorilla trekking is mandatory.