3 days gorilla trip to Volcanoes Park in Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park is positioned in the far northwest of Rwanda, near Mgahinga National Park of Uganda and Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo. The park is a home of the rare mountain gorillas and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and open grassland, swamp bamboo forest, and heath. Because the park is on 4,500m altitude, this enables an exciting trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas, offering stirring views in all directions. Then suddenly, the trail enters the national park, immersing trekkers in the strange relationship of the rainforest, alive with the calls of colorful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, and littered with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephant. Through gaps in the forest canopy, the wonderful peaks are glimpsed, easily reachable and among the highest in Africa, beckoning an ascent.

 The first day begun with a pick from Kigali by the guide/ driver and went for the Kigali city tour. The city tour included visiting places like the Kigali memorial centre where over 250,000 people were buried after the Rwanda genocide in 1994. This grave sight also serves as a permanent exhibition center for the benefit of survivors and young people. From here, we visited a craft market in the city centre with variety of art and crafts which reflect the local and cultural heritage of the country.  Soon it was lunch time, after lunch, we headed to the park from where dinner was served. This was at Gorilla Mountain View Lodge

The next day, breakfast was served early, carried parked lunch and then departed to the park headquarters for briefing about the gorilla trip rules and regulations .Set off for the trekking into the tropical rain forest after briefing to search for the habituated gorillas. The fun part is watching them feed, care for and play with their young ones thus making it the most amazing wildlife experiences one can have.  After tracking, we went back to the lodge to relax

The 3^rd day marked the end of the 3 days gorilla trip in Rwanda. So immediately after break fast, it was time to drive back to Kigali and then back home. A primates tour is one is an adventure that is worth all the time and you get you feel and see the beauty of nature.

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