2 Days Dian Fossey Hike Safari
2 Days Dian Fossey hike safari is one of the shortest hikes conducted in Volcanoes national park by tourists who wish to ascend to visit the grave of the great and hardworking primatologist Dian Fossey who had dedicated her entire life to make research and conserve the endangered mountain gorillas. The grave of dian fossey is located at Karisoke research center which was set up by Dian Fossey to help her ease her research since it was set in the wilderness of Volcanoes national park a home to endangered mountain gorillas and thus was easy for her to closely interact with the mountain gorillas until poachers took her life and was buried just close to her best friend decimal silverback on Karisoke research center. This 2 days Dian Fossey hike safari starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda taking only 2 days and 1 night.
Highlights of 2 days Dian Fossey hike safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
- Day 2: Hike Dian Fossey return to Kigali for departures
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Transfer to Volcanoes national park: On day 1 of 2 days Dian Fossey hike, be ready for a pickup from your communicated location in Kigali Rwanda be it a hotel where you would have probably spent an overnight a day before your safari or direct from Kigali international airport upon landing and depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy a brief kigali city tour exploring the best spots in the city such as kigali genocide memorial sites, market places, craft shops and many more after which your will have lunch and have a 2hours drive to Volcanoes national park where you will arrive in the evening. Proceed to the lodge for check in, dinner and night sleep. There is an option of visiting the Ibyiwacu cultural center for an evening cultural tour or have a visit to the twin lakes of Burela and Ruhondo.
Accommodation;
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge – Luxury
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge – Mid-range
- Muhabura Guest House – Budget
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Hike Dian fossey return to Kigali for departures
Hike Dian Fossey and return to Kigali for departures: After breakfast at your lodge on day 2 of 2 days Dian Fossey hike safari, pack a lunch box, enough drinking water, and some snacks then wear a suitable hiking gear including waterproof hiking boats, garden gloves, long sleeved clothes, a cup, sun glasses, insect repellant and pack a rain jacket. Meet your safari driver ready to be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing about Dian Fossey hike where you will be informed of all information about Dian Fossey and her research center at Karisoke then set off on a hike to visit Dian Fossey grave. The hike passes through vegetation cover in Volcanoes national park while spotting lots of wildlife including primates, mammals, birds, butterflies and may other fauna species that thrill in this stunning vegetation of the park. Proceed ascending till you get to Karisoke research center where the grave of Dian Fossey is found. While at the research center, you will as well spot the grave of Decimal, the best friend of Dian Fossey who was as well murdered by poachers and buried at the research center. Enjoy your packed lunch and descend back to your lodge to freshen up, relax for a few hours and be driven back to Kigali to catch a flight back to your home or to the next destination depending on your travel plan.
Mea plan: Breakfast and Lunch
END OF 2 DAYS DIAN FOSSEY HIKE SAFARI
Inclusive
- Pick up and drop off
- Dian fossey hiking permit
- An English or French speaking safari guide/ driver
- A 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel for ground transportation
- Accommodation for 1 night as per itinerary
- All meals as per itinerary
- Enough drinking water
- Rangers
Exclusive
- International visa and flight air ticket
- Additional accommodation before and after the safari
- Optional and additional activities
- Porter
- Life insurance
- Laundry
- Tips
- Other expenses of personal nature such as emails, air time, beers, cigar etc.
