1 Day Dian Fossey Tomb Hike

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900 minutes (Approx.)
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With this tour you will learn more about a conservation pioneer Dian Fossey, an American primatologist and conservationist known for undertaking an extensive study of mountain gorilla groups from 1966 until her 1985 murder. Dian Fossey's work to study and protect the lives of the wild gorillas in Rwanda touched the hearts of people around the world. Her focus, courage and passion have inspired many conservationists who have followed since.

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Things To Know

  • *Permit to hike Dian Fossey, *Lunch with soft drink, *All park entrance fees, *Full time English/ French specking driver guide, *Ground transportation by 4x4 wheel drive , *Taxes, *Water, *Transfers.
  • *International flights, *The cost of obtaining visas, *Tips (Tipping guideline $ 10 per person).
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The minimum age for Dian Fossey Tomb hike is 15 years. And it require some level of fitness.

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp

This trip will take you to the burial site of the world’s most widely known researcher on the endangered mountain gorillas, Dian Fossey, the most widely-known researcher on the endangered mountain gorilla. Our driver-guide will pick you from your hotel/residence in Kigali by 04h00 Am, short briefing and then drive to Volcanoes National Park, Musanze – a stunning 2h30 drive north among the lush, green landscape of the countryside. Once arrived in Musanze, you driver-guide will transfer you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for registration and briefing before start hiking to Dian Fossey grave. At the site you will find the house from where Dian Fossey was mysteriously murdered in 1985 but the more peaceful is the place where she was buried just next to her favorite gorilla friend, Digit and about 20 other mountain gorillas either killed by poachers or suffered death for other reasons. After this experience, lunch and later, drive back to Kigali.

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Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

We pick up from all hotels in Kigali.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 1 review

What do other 1 guests say about 1 Day Dian Fossey Tomb Hike

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Natalie S
5
May 2019
Excellent service, beautiful mountains and a Lovely experience. I highly recommend this tour company!

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Vazquez Tours & Travel Ltd

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Things to know

Included
  • *Permit to hike Dian Fossey, *Lunch with soft drink, *All park entrance fees, *Full time English/ French specking driver guide, *Ground transportation by 4x4 wheel drive , *Taxes, *Water, *Transfers.
Not Included
  • *International flights, *The cost of obtaining visas, *Tips (Tipping guideline $ 10 per person).
Additional Information
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The minimum age for Dian Fossey Tomb hike is 15 years. And it require some level of fitness.

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies