Have you ever wanted to see a silverback gorilla in real life? A silverback gorilla trek allows you to walk through green forests to find these calm, powerful animals. It’s a special and exciting adventure where you can watch them in their natural habitat. A moment you’ll never forget!
One of the most travelled individuals on the earth, Sujoy Kumar Mitra has visited the entirety of the 198 countries, which include all 193 UN member states along with the Vatican City, Taiwan, Kosovo, Palestine, and of course, Antarctica! A true globetrotter and adventurer at heart, Sujoy has held 13 Guinness World Records because of his unparalleled desire to explore: the fastest journey across all 7 continents, made in 73 hours and 5 minutes, and setting the record time of 5 days and 17 hours to visit all 7 Wonders of the World. Yet, Sujoy’s travel experience is about more than just setting records; it is all about his curiosity about cultures, people, and the great variety our planet offers.
Pickup in Kigali- Early morning hotel pickup or from your preferred meeting point.
Scenic Drive- Enjoy a breathtaking 3-hour drive through Rwanda’s green hills, farms, and towns toward the Virunga Mountains.
Volcanoes National Park (8 hrs)- The great gorilla trek, through thick forests, begins under the leadership of guides and trackers. Watch the glorious Silverback and his family at their native home.
Return Drive- Enjoy views that will melt away your fatigue as you head back toward Kigali.
Drop-off- You will be dropped off either at the hotel or at any other location of your choice in Kigali.
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park stands among those rare remaining domains of nature where mountain gorillas are free and endangered. With their habitat in rainstorms, they protect themselves from all threats. The Silverback kind of gorilla is a grown male gorilla running with a silver stripe across his back, and has an important role in the life of the species concerning their safety and survival. Seeing them in the wild, up close, is an incredible, humbling experience that associates one deeply with this wilderness.
Get ready for rugged terrains and muddy paths with unpredictable weather. Don’t forget to pack these:
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