Great Apes and Rainforests
Overview
The Albertine Rift is perhaps the richest location in Africa for both mammal and bird diversity and endemism.It is also one of three locations in Africa that is most important for primate diversity and conservation. On this journey, see two great ape species: the Endangered mountain gorilla, as well as chimpanzees, and help habituate chimpanzees for sensitive future ecotourism.
Day 1 (01 May)
Road transfer Kigali to Bisate LodgeDay 2 (02 May)
Gorilla trek, overnight Bisate Lodge (Kinigi), evening lecture on gorilla social dynamics, and the requirements for park expansionDay 3 (03 May)
Drive along the shores of Lake Kivu, afternoon outing to bat roost on Nyamunini Island. Overnight Cormoran Lodge (Kibuye)Day 4 (04 May)
Early morning drive to Gishwati for a hosted chimp trek and insight into Forest of Hope Association community-based conservation, tour of Karisoke Research Exhibit, overnight Bisate Lodge (Kinigi)Day 5 (05 May)
Hosted trek to Dian Fossey grave, afternoon in Bisate community, overnight Bisate Lodge (Kinigi)Day 6 (06 May)
Second gorilla trek, overnight Bisate Lodge (Kinigi)Day 7 (07 May)
Depart Bisate Lodge for Kigali by road and onward arrangementsLearn more
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