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The Volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains, Gorillas and along Lake Kivu

13 days
Start and end in Kigali
4.5
8 traveler reviews
The Volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains, Gorillas and along Lake Kivu - DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
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Tour Operator:
DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
Max group size:
6
Age range:
5 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
263014
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Highlights

  • Explore Kigali, the 'Swiss of Africa'
  • Hike the scenic Big View Trail to Mount Remera
  • Walk the Royal Trail at Nyanza Palace
  • Experience the Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest
  • Track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Kigali
  2. Day 2 Nyanza - Big View Trail
  3. Day 3 Nyanza Palace - Royal Trail
  4. Day 4 Hiking in the Nyungwe forest with treetop trail
  5. Day 5 Chimpanzee tracking or hiking on the Bigugu Trail
  6. Day 6 Congo Nile Trail - Mugonero - Karongi stage
  7. Day 7 Congo Nile Trail - boat trip to Kinunu
  8. Day 8 Congo Nile Trail, hiking stage Kinunu - Cyimbiri - Rubavu
  9. Day 9 At Lake Kivu
  10. Day 10 Drive to the Volcanoes National Park
  11. Day 11 Gorilla tracking option in Volcanoes National Park
  12. Day 12 Ascent of the volcano Mount Bisoke
  13. Day 13 Return to Kigali - Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

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4.5
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Number of tours

448

Age Range

5 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

DIAMIR lebt das Firmenmotto "statt träumen selbst erleben". Die rund 100 DIAMIR-Mitarbeiter sind alle Experten für sich. Sie kennen sich aufgrund persönlicher Aufenthalte und damit angeeigneter Länder- und Menschenkenntnis in ihren Zielgebieten bestens aus. Ihre Touren- und Reiseleitererfahrung...

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Customer Reviews

  • Stefan
    · July 11th, 2024
    Our expectations were exceeded. Impressive safari experiences and tours through lake manyara-Sererengeti Ngorongoro...
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  • David
    · June 1st, 2024
    The trip was very varied and perfectly organized. The itinerary goes through 3 countries and covers almost 4,000 km....
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  • Peter
    · April 21st, 2024
    It was a great time! Many thanks to Uwe Heinrich from the travel agency in Dresden, the tour guide and driver in...
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Dates & Availability

13 days
The Volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains, Gorillas and along Lake Kivu
From Kigali to Kigali

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    • For any tour departing before December 19th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 19th, 2024, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 40 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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