Rwanda "GORILLAS IN THE MIST" Extension To Kenya Safari

An early morning wakeup call before undertaking a last game drive in the Masai Mara. Return to camp for breakfast, departing thereafter to Nairobi. We will stay overnight in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, before flying to Rwanda first thing tomorrow.

It will be an early morning departure from the hotel today for our flights from Nairobi into Kigali, Rwanda. After landing in Kigali, we will drive to Musanze in the northwest part of Rwanda (110km – approx. 2.5hrs.) On arrival, we check into our lodge and have some time at leisure.

Today will be the most amazing day – a chance to meet the gorillas. Many of our previous guests have enthused about how this experience has touched their soul and made them think differently about the conservation and survival of the mountain gorilla. A very early morning transfer will be necessary to the Park Office for trekking formalities. Treks vary in duration depending on which gorilla group you are assigned to, and on where those animals have chosen to range. After locating your assigned gorilla group, you will spend approximately one hour in their company before heading back down the volcano slopes. Lunch is back at the lodge with the afternoon to relax and reflect on this truly special experience.

This morning we will set out into Volcanoes National Park to encounter another endangered species, the Golden Monkeys. This rare species lives at the base of the volcanoes and habituation has helped them to accept their daily visit by researchers and tourists. Trekking golden monkeys and gorillas is a similar experience – in a small group you can spend one hour with the monkeys once you find them. They are very active creatures, and jump from tree to tree which is really interesting to watch, if a little difficult to photograph!
Afterwards we will drive back to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner and will certainly spend some time reminiscing about all the incredible memories of our trip.

This morning is spent at leisure at the hotel before we arrange for your transfer to Kigali Airport to meet your departing flight back home. Say goodbye to Africa … until next time!