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9 Day Rwanda and Uganda Gorilla Discovery Trip

When your guide puts his hand up and motions for you to crouch down, you’ll know why. In the near distance, a silverback gorilla settles down to eat. Opportunities like these exist on this unique and life-changing adventure through Rwanda and Uganda. Deepen your understanding of Africa’s primates and you’ll deepen your understanding of all of us.

TRAVEL STYLE: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS

Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

SERVICE LEVEL: UPGRADED

Quality accommodations with upgraded amenities; private transport (including flights); more included meals and activities.

PHYSICAL RATING: LEVEL 4: DEMANDING

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

TRIP TYPE: SMALL GROUP

Small group experience; Max 6, avg 5.

AGE REQUIREMENT:

15+All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

HIGHLIGHTS:

GENOCIDE MEMORIAL VISIT

Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, which serves as a permanent memorial to those who fell victim to the genocide in 1994. The centre opened on the tenth anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide, in April 2004, and was built on a site where more than 250,000 people are buried.

NYAMIRAMBO WOMEN'S CENTRE, COMMUNITY WALK AND LOCAL LUNCH

Visit a local women’s centre supported by G Adventures. Located in Nyamirambo, the largest and most vibrant township in Rwanda, the centre provides women and girls from a diverse range of backgrounds, the opportunity to support each other and succeed, through education and training programs. From here, you will take a guided walk through the lively community, meeting some of the women who have benefitted from the centre's training programs, seeing their local businesses and initiatives and having a chance to share in their daily life. After the walk, enjoy lunch prepared by the women at the centre, allowing you to try local foods and popular dishes.

EQUATOR VISIT

Enjoy a fun stop at the equator and watch a demonstration on how water swirls in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres. Uganda is one of the few countries in the world where the imaginary line that divides the earth into two can be crossed.

GORILLA TREKKING AND LECTURE

The trek can vary in length and difficulty, depending on the location of the gorilla family that's being visited. Spend an hour observing these beautiful and endangered creatures. After your trek, deepen your understanding of the world of gorillas through an in-depth lecture. Listen as one of the head wardens of Volcanoes National Park discusses topics including the history and behaviour of gorillas, threats to the animals, conservation activities, as well as the potential benefits of tourism.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

If you have been looking for a way to get up close to Gorillas and to learn more about them then look no further! Call us today at 604-736-7447 or by clicking on the 'contact us' button at the top of the page to send us a message through our website.