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The Gorilla Stop

6 days
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Start and end in Kigali
3.5
2 traveler reviews
The Gorilla Stop - Absolute Africa
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Plan your adventure:
  • Overland Truck
  • Camping
  • Wildlife
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Operator
Absolute Africa
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 28
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Kigali, Rwanda's vibrant capital
  • Trek with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest
  • Visit the poignant Kigali Genocide Museum
  • Experience traditional banana beer making
  • Choose adventures like canoeing or basket weaving

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 RWANDA - UGANDA
  2. Day 2 UGANDA
  3. Day 3-4 UGANDA - RWANDA
  4. Day 5-6 RWANDA
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Absolute Africa

4.5
(180 reviews)

Number of tours

46

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

With over thirty years of experience running safaris from London to Cape Town...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    3.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Good
    3.5
  • Accommodation
    Average
    2.5
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    Absolute Africa
    4.5
  • KM
    · December 4th, 2019
    Incredible experience with wonderful guide and driver :)
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thanks for leaving your comments, Kerry. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us :)
    Trip date: November 2019
  • CB
    · June 21st, 2016
    The tour was good for seeing the gorillas at a relatively cheap price though I feel the other included days were a bit of a waste of time as there wasn't really much to do. I would have preferred the tour to have been cheaper and only 4 days maximum. The guides were friendly. Unfortunately some people had their belongings stolen at one of the hostels we stayed at, maybe a poor choice. Food included was tasty.
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you for your comments Ciaran. We are sorry that you felt the Gorilla Stop was too long. We do always need an extra day in the itinerary on the trips up to the gorillas as we cannot always guarantee getting all the permits on the same day... Show more
    Trip date: June 2016

Dates & Availability

6 days
The Gorilla Stop
From Kigali to Kigali

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • What time does the tour end?

      This tour will end in Kigali around 2:00 pm on Day 5.

      There is a border crossing from Uganda to Rwanda on this day, so Absolute Africa recommends planning flights that depart from Kigali after 6:00 pm on this day, in case of any delays.

      December 4, 2018
    • Does this tour include the Gorilla trekking permit?

      Yes. The gorilla trekking permit is included in this tour.

      May 1, 2017 • Other
    • What is the group size of this tour?

      This tour will group around 16 people. The group is small enough to be able to follow the guide, ask questions and be heard, but large enough not to feel lonely as you will always have someone to have a chat with.

      September 1, 2016 • Group size
    • How does visa work?

      Unfortunately we are unable to give visa advice due to the vast number of nationalities which our customers represent. Some nationalities can travel freely over borders, where others require advance permission to enter. There are also changes in requirements from time to time. We recommend checking your local embassy or consulate's website for the latest up to date information.

      August 1, 2016 • Visa
    • How much will this tour really cost me?

      The costs to consider when travelling overland are:

      Safari price
      Optional excursions
      Personal spending money
      Visas

      We are always very transparent about what a tour will cost and are happy to go through personal, tailored budgets to give you a very realistic idea of what you will spend on your tour - whether you are an adrenaline junkie, souvenir-shopaholic or travelling on a shoestring…

      February 15, 2016 • Price / Availability
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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 6399

    • Currencies
      Fr
      Rwanda Franc
      Rwanda
      Sh
      Uganda Shilling
      Uganda
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types J, G.

      Type J
      Rwanda
      Type G
      Uganda
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before July 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Absolute Africa. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Absolute Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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