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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✖ *International flights, *The cost of obtaining visas, *Tips (Tipping guideline $ 10 per person).
Pickup Locations
1. Gaju House
2. Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali
3. Klala Suites
4. Perle D'Amour Guest House
5. Centric Hotel
6. Boutique Hotel
7. Ezra Boutique Villa
8. Hotel Le Printemps
9. Park Inn by Radisson Kigali
10. Lexor Apartments
11. Sunshine Villa Rwanda
12. Upendo Guest House
13. The Manor Hotel
14. Lemigo Hotel
15. Novaland Hotel
16. City Valley Motel
17. Hill Crest Hotel
18. The Sunshine Villa
19. Guevara Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
20. Iwacu Nook
Additional Info: We pick up from all hotels in Kigali.
Itinerary
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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.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• 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.
