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Adventures in Luxury Travel | Safaris 101 - Rwanda

HIGHLIGHTS Dylan is a wealth of information on Rwanda. He's been on 9 gorilla treks of his own and is my go-to resource for on the ground expertise. We talked about the incredible strides the country has made since the 1994 genocide, which decimated the population and the wildlife. We touched on how gorilla trekking in Rwanda compares with Uganda. Rwanda, like Botswana is carrying out their vision of low-impact, high-yield tourism. Much of the money you pay for safari contributes directly to these rebuilding efforts and the communities, reforestation and wildlife have all been growing. Note that the gorilla treks in Rwanda aren't your average driving Jeep safari. They can involve hours of hiking up steep slopes through the jungle. If you are looking for an active experience, you will find it here. EXPERIENCES • Gorilla trekking o What’s the day like? o Permits have to be booked well in advance, as a finite number are issued per day. $1500/pp o Min age – 15 • More wildlife - chimpanzees, hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes • Canopy Walkway in Nyungwe Forest NP • Lake Kivu • mountain biking and archery, cultural interactions – walking through the villages, basket weaving and coffee tasting CAMPS Volcanoes NP • O&O Gorillas’ Nest • Singita Kwitonda Lodge • Governor’s Camp – Sabyinyo • Bisate Lodge - we love the day lodge for early arrivals or late departures! • Virunga Lodge Akagera NP • Magashi Camp Nyungwe Forest National Park • One&Only Nyungwe House GOOD TO KNOW o The Virunya Helicopter - option for those with limited to mobility to go on a trek! o Fly into Kigali o Easiest to combine with Tanzania and Kenya, but S. Africa is also possible o Gorilla trekking is an active trek at altitude – be physically prepared o Malaria pills may be required o Avoid the months of the rainy season OTT • Heli transfers to save driving time and see spectacular scenery • Privatizing a gorilla trek • Book 2 days of gorilla trekking (you’ve come so far!) PREVIEW Is there anything sweeter than a baby gorilla? Gorilla trekking, seeing gorillas in their natural environment interacting in their family pods, is the #1 reason people go to Rwanda. This week is the fourth in our African Safari 101 series and we are focused on Rwanda. Rwanda is blessed with the Volcanoes National Park, one of only three havens in the world where the Mountain Gorilla may be spotted. It’s also home of the Nyungwe Forest National Park, famous for its Chimpanzee Trekking. This week on Adventures in Luxury Travel I talk with Dylan Harriss about visiting the gorillas and other highlights of Rwanda. We’ll talk about: • The wildlife you will see – gorillas, hippos, crocs, rhinos, chimpanzees • The unique logistics surrounding a gorilla trek • The capital city, Kigali, and the opportunities to learn about local culture, visit markets and community based basket weaving projects and the Genocide museum • The best times of year, the most luxurious lodges and the most fascinating people you will meet At 10:30am ET on October 28 join Dylan and me as we share details to help you plan your adventure to experience Mountain Gorillas up close.