Day 1
Welcome at the lodge and first exploration
- Welcome at the airstrip and transfer to one of the most luxurious lodges in the Volcanoes National Park area.
- In the afternoon, you go for a walk around the lodge to meet the local communities or discover Buhanga Eco Park, a cultural location built on an ancient sacred site.
- Enjoy a sundowner aperitif on the terrace of the lodge in front of a stunning view before savouring a gourmet dinner.
Day 2
First encounter with gorillas
- At sunrise, your naturalist guide, a primate specialist, will join you and lead you to the park entrance to start the trek in a private group.
- Hike through gorgeous bamboo and Hagenia forests in search of the pre-selected gorilla family (previously chosen with your guide), for an encounter of indescribable intensity! Each hike can last from 2 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla group. For the well-being of the gorillas, your encounter is limited to one hour at a maximum (children allowed >15 y.o.).
Day 3
Second encounter with gorillas
- This morning, you leave for a second gorilla trek. Today there are only around 1000 mountain gorillas left in the world, so it’s a privilege to see them. The encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural environment is an experience you will never forget.
- Back at your lodge, enjoy the different activities proposed or pamper yourself at the spa.
- In the evening, let your chef surprise you with a gourmet dinner prepared with fresh organic ingredients grown locally.
Day 4
On the footsteps of Dian Fossey
- In the morning, you are invited to participate in the reforestation programme with the plantation of an indigenous tree: an opportunity to help restore the gorillas natural habitat and learn more about sustainability projects in the area.
- Visit of the Dian Fossey exhibition with a private guide before heading back to the airport.
- *Note: This suggested programme can vary according to local requirements and activities are subject to weather conditions.
