A single gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 and 80 permits are available everyday. In addition to gorillas, the 3 Days Rwanda tour also offers you golden monkey trekking experience for a lively encounter with these other endangered primates. Over 1000 golden monkeys are estimated to live in this apark and two communities have so far been habituated for trekking. A permit to see these primates costs $100 each. For birders, Volcanoes National Park is home to over 180 bird species some of which are rarely found anywhere else in the country. Expect to see some notable bird species such as Blue Spotted wood dove, Red backed Shrike, Cinnamon chested bee eater, Bateleur, Ruwenzori apalis, Ruwenzori turaco, Ruwenzori Nightjar, Handsome Francolin, African Long Eared Owl, Strange Weaver and Brown necked parrot among others. The other wild animals such as African buffalos, Chimpanzees, Colobus monkeys, Forest elephants and black fronted duiker.A city tour in Kigali will expose you to the beautiful sceneries, historical sites such as the genocide memorial sites, local markets, art galleries and shopping malls among other attractions in the city centre.
Moreso, you can take part in volcano hiking to climb mount Karisimbi and mount Bisoke located in Volcanoes National park. The 2 Days Mount Karisimbi hike give you an opportunity to reach the summit of the highest volcano. You can also hike to the graveyard of Dian Fossey to commemorate her selfless efforts in saving the endangered gorillas that were at the verge of extinction. Other attractions in Volcanoes National Park include Bulera and Ruhondo twin lakes and Musanze caves.
Visit the Gorilla guardian village (former Ibyiwacu cultural village) to learn the traditions, norms, customs and beliefs of local people.
The 3 Days tour is a great itinerary option best for those with limited time in Rwanda but would like the best of Volcanoes National Park. The tour starts and ends in Kigali with Africa Adventure Safaris
