Mauritius|Safaris Including Mauritius
Mountain Gorilla Trek & Luxury Beach
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Fast Facts
Travelling to:
Nairobi, Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo and Grand River South East
duration:
14 Days - 13 Nights
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The Luxury Gorilla experience in Rwanda, the viewing of the Gorillas will be your absolute highlight of this safari. Virunga Lodge is perched high on the ridge giving stunning views over Virunga Volcanoes and the Musanze valley.
Chill out after your Safari in Mauritius, we would recommend Anahita Golf Resort and Spa, great location for water sports, golf and just being pampered.
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1 - Travelling
On arrival into Nairobi you will be met and have a transfer to your hotel for your overnight stay.
Days 2-4 - Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo
Staying at: Virunga Lodge
Today you will have a flight to Kigali, you are met and transferred to Virunga Conservation area (approximately 2.5 hours’ drive). If time permits, visit the markets, villages and local communities (at an extra cost) or an optional visit to the little known by compellingly beautiful twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo (payable directly).
Spend 3 nights staying at Virguna Lodge.
You will have a transfer to the Volcanoes National Park offices. Briefing by the park's guides on how to behave in the forest and in the presence of mountain gorillas. You then transfer over mildly bumpy roads to the trail head to start the trek. From the trail head, there is a 10-20 minute walk through fields (cultivated land) to edge of forest. Here you enter the park for a gorilla trek which will take you until around midday depending on where you find them. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most profound natural history experience in the world. It is important to take plenty of water. Good cameras and plenty of fast speed film or memory cards are recommended. It can rain at a few minutes’ notice, hence waterproof clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film.
Day 5 - Nairobi
Staying at: Hemingways Nairobi
Today you will fly back to Nairobi. Arrive into Nairobi and you will be transferred to Hemingway’s Hotel for an overnight.
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Days 6-12 - Grand River South East
Staying at: Anahita Golf & Spa Resort
On arrival into Mauritius you will be met and have a transfer to your chosen hotel.
While staying at Anahita visit either the Anahita Golf course or the Ile Cerf Golf Course fabulous championship golf courses.
One bedroom garden view suite at Anahita Golf Resort and Spa.
Day 13 - Departure
Road transfer back to the airport for your flight to London Heathrow.