Virunga Trek: MGahinga Gorilla National Park

A Customizable Trip to Rwanda, Uganda

Highlights

Virunga Trek: MGahinga Gorilla National Park is ideal for discovering art, culture, endangered gorillas, golden monkeys in Rwanda and Uganda.

Starting from
USD 5,100
per person sharing

Duration
6 days / 5 nights

Transport
Fly-in Safari

Accommodation
Lodge or Tented Camps

Exploring
Kigali, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

About this Safari

– Explore the vibrant city of Kigali; discovering the art, history, and culture of Rwanda.
– Trek endangered mountain gorillas, experience the vibrant golden monkeys, and discover the ancient culture of the Batwa, the oldest inhabitants of the Central African rainforest in the Ugandan portion of the Virunga Mountains.
– This can be a safari on its own or an extension to another East African safari.

Total Cost of Tour – 2025
01 – 31 Oct – $ 5,151
01 Mar – 31 May & 01 Nov – 15 Dec – $ 5,100

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Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1 - 2: The Retreat by Heaven, Rwanda

Arrive Kigali, transfer to The Retreat by Heaven – 2 nights. A passion project of Josh Ruxin and his wife Alissa, The Retreat pairs natural design and……

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Day 3 - 5: Mount Gahinga Lodge, MGahinga Gorilla National Park

Drive to MGahinga Gorilla National Park, and proceed to Mount Gahinga Lodge – 3 nights. Located on the Ugandan side of the…..

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Day 6: Departure

Drive to Kigali International Airport – depart. Sadly, the end of your safari; other plans can be….

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Tour Accommodation

The Retreat, Kigali, Rwanda

Type: Luxury Lodge or Hotel
Location: Kigali

Mount Gahinga Lodge, Uganda

Type: Luxury Lodge or Hotel
Location: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Details of Costs

This cost includes:

– Bed & breakfast accommodation at The Retreat by Heaven in Superior King Suite
– Full board accommodation at Mount Gahinga Lodge
– Purified water and coffee/tea in room at The Retreat by Heaven
– Soft drinks, house, premium alcoholic drinks & cellar collection wines at Mount Gahinga Lodge
– Park fees, conservancy fees and all trekking permits
– Full day Kigali City Tour including lunch on Day 2
– One golden monkey experience and one gorilla trekking experience
– One 30 minute welcome massage per person (subject to availability) at The Retreat by Heaven
– One 30 minute on-site cultural activity: cocktail making / banana wine making demonstration/ local culinary demonstration or neighbourhood walk (subject to availability – pre-booking required) at The Retreat by Heaven
– Massage and spa treatments (subject to booking and availability at Mount Gahinga Lodge)
– On site activities at Mount Gahinga Lodge
– Use of gym, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and yoga terrace at The Retreat by Heaven
– Airport transfers & all road transfers mentioned in private transfers including snacks in vehicle
– Meet and assist on arrival and departure at Kigali International Airport
– Akagera Aviation & AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
– Processing and payment of one single entry visa per person
– Use of customised safari concierge app
– VIP welcome at Kigali International Airport
– All statutory charges

This cost does not include

– Additional meals and drinks at The Retreat by Heaven
– French champagne at Mount Gahinga Lodge
– Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions
– Spa treatments at The Retreat by Heaven
– International flights and additional visa fees
– All statutory increases beyond our control
– Laundry
– Gratuities and items of a personal nature
– Any other extras

Notes

• Gorilla trekking is permitted for children aged 15 years and older
• Golden monkey experience is permitted for children aged 12 years and older
• Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking begins at 07:00 am and guests are required to arrive at the park office at 06:40 am