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Conditions for Car Rental
Rental Requirements. We require copies of hirer’s passport and DL. The DL from your home country is valid in Kenya. Drivers must be 23 and above years but less than 70 years. We may require recent photo of the hirer.
Advance Payment. Car hire must be paid for in advance for the entire period of hire. A deposit is required to confirm a booking in any of our locations in East Africa.
Extension Of Hire: Extension of hire is subject to availability and is subject to conditions. Corporate, Embassy Staff and NGOs; and holiday makers will get automatic extension once requested via telephone or email.
Refundable Deposit in case of damage to the car: self drive car hire in Nairobi will attract a refundable deposit of USD 500.00 (Five hundred only) or more per vehicle as a sign of good will that you will return the car in good condition. Not must:- a refundable deposit is not a must. In some cases it will be waived.
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About Us-Gorilla Safaris Rwanda || Vision, Mission ,Values.
Adventure outfitters quenching your thirst of Sun-lust, Wanderlust and Sand-lust.
Gorilla Safaris Rwanda is a subsidiary of Rika and Nyagah, a holding company of a group of companises with interests in transport and real estate in East Africa. The head offices are at Doris House, Tom Mboya Street Meru, Kenya East Africa. Agency and branch offices are in Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Kenya, Kampala and Entebbe in Uganda, Kigali In Rwanda, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha in Tanzania.
Address
Gorilla Safaris Rwanda, Doris House, 1St Floor, Tom Mboya Street, Meru Kenya
Tel: +254723684974, +254729641204
Websites: Http://gorillasafarisrwanda.com ,
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Vision:
To be a world class safari outfitter and car hire agency well grounded on professional expertise, and committed to ethical values and practices.
Mission
To contribute to the our community well being through tourism research, promotion and development of community based tourism and inculcating the necessary scales to run viable tourism enterprises.
Gorilla Safaris Rwanda Services
We are tour operators specializing in Car Hire, Hotel Booking, Airline Reservations and Tailor made private and group safaris in East Africa. Our famous safaris include Primates’ tours and big game viewing in East Africa. Our most successful safaris are gorilla and chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda . Our gorilla tracking safaris involves tracking in Volcanoes National Park. Nyungwe Forest National Park is our main Chimpanzee tracking destination.
Gorilla Safaris Rwanda-Big Game Safari Destinations include Maasai (Masai) Mara, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Meru, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, Buffalo Springs (Kenya), Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth (Uganda) Volcanoes, Nyungwe Forest, Akagera (Rwanda) Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro.
A very unique Laikipia Kenya, a premier destination visited by celebrities- film stars, great athletes and the Royals. Laikipia is home to the famous Rutundu Log Cabins where Prince William Proposed to his wife Kate. Also in Laikipia are famous tourist resorts like Ol Pejeta, Mt Kenya Safari Club, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Other places of interest in Laikipia include Muktan Retreat, Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, Loisaba Wilderness, Il Ngwesi, Makenna’s Hills
Famous Beach destinations visited by our guests include Lamu, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar and Mombasa. Luxury beach hotels exists in Zanzibar North Coast, East Coast
R&N Car Hire And Rental Locations
Our car hire and rental locations are Nairobi, including Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Mombasa and Mombasa Moi Airport, Malindi, Malindi Airport, Kisumu, Nakuru, Isiolo, Meru, Nanyuki (Kenya) Kampala, Entebbe Airport, Jinja(Uganda), Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Airport,Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania) Bujumbura (Burundi) Kigali, Gisenyi (Rwanda). Cars available for hire include Toyota land cruiser Prado, Safari land cruisers, Safari Mini Vans, Toyota rav4s, Toyota Premio and a multiplicity of other cars.
We do hotel bookings through out East Africa.
Nyungwe Forest Lodge | Nyungwe Accommodation| Gisakura Tracking Rwanda.
Accommodation problems in Nyungwe forest are now a thing of the past. Now it is official that the Nyungwe Forest Lodge will open its doors to the first guest in March of 2010. The lodge is already accepting booking. With a total of 24 suites, this luxury eco-friendly lodge not just another lodge. Though made of the local material, the lodge is packaged for a modern traveler, who desires to combine adventure with all the trappings of digital world.
Bistro with an out door swimming pool
A Boma area for outdoor dining and winning
Relaxation retreat with a Jacuzzi and two treatment rooms
Gift shop
Health club with treadmill, cycle and weights
Conference facilities with AV equipment for 18 delegates
Tea lodge bar
Restaurant with private rooms and terrace
The main lodge is wheel chair friendly.
Laundry
Wireless internet access
15 King bedded luxury rooms for maximum 2 persons
7 Twin bedded luxury rooms for maximum 2 people
2 King bedded suites with a twin room for 4 persons each.
Each of the rooms has the following
Volcanoes National Park Rwanda | Gorilla Tracking Trekking | Lodges-Sabyinyo, Gorilla Nest.
Volcanoes National Park is part of the bigger Virunga (Birunga) Conservation area which includes Mgahinga and Virunga National Parks in Uganda and DR Congo respectively. These three parks are the home of Mountain gorillas. The history of Volcanoes National Park (Parc des Volcans) dates back to 1925 when a small triangle between Karisimbi, Bisoke and Mikeno was set aside to protect the Mountain Gorillas. Boundaries were later extended into Rwanda and DR. Congo (Zaire) to form the bigger Albert National Park.
Volcanoes was the first National Park in Africa. The park is famous for Mountain Gorilla tracking and its golden Monkeys. A good gorilla trekking safari experience takes minimum four days ( See Gorilla Tracking Volcanoes National Park 4 days Safari ) with two gorilla treks. The safari can be combined with visits to the nearby Lakes Burera, Ruhondo, Kivu and the local villagers. The gorilla safari can also be combined with chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park. ( See 8 Days Great Primates Expedition).
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Gorilla Tracking Uganda | Trekking Bwindi National Park, Hiking Safaris 4 days.
From USD 1960PP sharing Budget to USD 3452 PP sharing luxury
The 4 days gorilla tracking adventures in Uganda takes place Bwindi Forest national Park and Mgahinga National Park. The tour also includes visits to the Batwa communities who have contributed much to the conservation of Gorillas.
Trek gorillas twice in Bwindi Forest
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1:Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park.
You will be picked form your hotel by our representative and driven to the western part of Uganda. Lunch en-route and proceed viewing a remarkable scenic view of the well terraced vegetations and long-horned cattle. Dinner and overnight stay at Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Lodge (Mid-Range) or Wagtail Eco-Lodge (Budget).
DAY 2: First Gorilla tracking Adventure.
Have early morning breakfast and head to the park headquarters to be briefed about the “dos and don’ts” while with the gorillas. You will then penetrate through the impenetrable Bwindi forest in search of the gentle giants. This may take about 2-8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Have a maximum of one hour with the gorillas taking observations, photographs, and watching them feed or playing around. Dinner and overnight stay at Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Lodge (Mid-Range) or Wagtail Eco-Lodge (Budget).
DAY 3: Second Gorilla Tracking.
After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing with your packed lunch. Here you are going back into the impenetrable this time to search for another gorilla group with absolutely different characters and ways of living. Later in the evening, you will then go for a cultural walk in the Batwa (Pygmies) community to see the local brewers, traditional healers, and cultural performances. Dinner and overnight stay at Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Lodge (Mid-Range) or Wagtail Eco-Lodge (Budget).
DAY 4: Departure.
Take your breakfast and drive back to Kampala. You will have lunch en-route in Mbarara town. Make a stopover at the equator for photography and proceed for your flight back home.
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Lake Nakuru National Park Lodges | Accommodation Hotels | Tented camps Safaris.
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Lake Nakuru National Park or Game Park is an ornithological paradise located two hours drive, 156 Kilometers west of Nairobi on the floor of Rift valley. The park dates back to 1961 when the southern park of the lake was gazetted as a bird to protect the “greatest bird (ornithological) spectacle on earth“, for the future generations. In 1964, the whole of the lake was declared a bird sanctuary. in 1968, the Lake Nakuru shores were added into the sanctuary and the whole area was upgraded to a National Park. In 1974 a northern extension was added to the park increasing its area to the current 188 Km2. In 1990 Lake Nakuru Game Park is a designated a Ramsar site– for protection of an important international wetland.
Accommodation in Lake Nakuru National is diverse to cater for different categories of visitors. Visitors have a choice of either sleeping inside the park or outside the park. Inside the park, there are two safari lodges, one tented camp, a private house , Kws bandas and public campsites. The two safari lodges in the park are Lake Nakuru Lodge and Lion Hill Lodge. The two facilities offer mid range to luxury accommodation to their guests. The only truly mid range property in the park is the Flamingo Hills Tented Camp. Kws bandas and campsites offer budget alternatives to locals and tourists alike. Nakuru town has both mid range and budget hotels to cater for visitors.
Lake Nakuru National Park Safaris
Lake Nakuru National Park is a premier tourism destination attracting diverse visitors of different backgrounds and with differing interests. It is the best place to see flamingoes, leopards and rhinos. Nature lovers from all over the world congregate in the park for relaxation and adventure. With over 450 species of birds identified, the home of flamingoes is an undisputed ornithological Paradise. A two nights stay will give you enough time to enjoy the numerous activities on offer-game drives, bird watching, nature walks. The greatest crowd puller is the annual Cycle With The Rhino Festival. Lake Nakuru can be visited within a day from Nairobi(See 1 day Lake Nakuru Excursion, 2 Days 1 Night Lake Nakuru Safari) . A combination of safaris enables one to visit both lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara National Parks (see Nairobi Lake Nakuru Naivasha Maasai Mara 4 days 3 nights.)4×4 Car Hire Nairobi
Introduction to Masai Mara And Serengeti Ecosystems
The Annual Wildebeest migration also annual wildebeest migration or Great Wildebeest migration takes place in an extremely rich, contiguous Masai Mara Serengeti Ecosystem. The Masai Mara Natioanl Park (also called Maasai Mara) magic is attributed to its panorama and rich biodiversity. Animal populations are overwhelming, the species presentation is mesmerizing.
The migration of Wildebeest.
Also called the great migration, the migration is not about wildebeest per se but also the accompanying common zebra and gazelles. Migration also shapes the behaviour predators in Masai Mara/ Serengeti ecosystem. They keep on following the migrating herds. These migrating herds comprise of over 2.5 million animals, 1.7 gnus and the rest are common zebras, gazelles and impalas. Nature lovers also follow the migrating herds from Serengeti into Masai Mara and back.
Read more of wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara National Park
Centre of attraction:
The centre of attraction in the migration cycle is the wildebeest, in some instances called the wilderbeast. Referred to as the gnu, it is also called the crown of the plains do to its funny behaviour. The botanical name Connochaetes gnu, is descriptive, the Greek for wild cattle with a beard. The females synchronize their aetrus ( receptive period in female antelopes) thus they are mated together and give birth to the calves at the same time. This is an anti predation behaviour. The large number of foals makes it possible for them to survive in the predator infested wilds. It is also easier for all mothering females to protect their young ones together. Mating takes place in Masai Mara while curving takes place in Serengeti.
Where it starts and ends
Taking the birth of the young, we can say that migration starts in Serengeti
Why they Wildebeest Migrate.
Wildebeest mostly migrate in search of young succulent grass.
Wildebeest Migration Safaris in Masai Mara and Serengeti 2013
Several wildebeest migration safaris are scheduled in both Masai Mara (Maasai Mara) and Serengeti National Parks in the year 2012. The duration of the safari depends on various factors but mostly on time and budget but also the flexibility of the guest. The all drive 11 days Masai Mara Serengeti Migration Safari commences from Nairobi and returns to the same via Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, and Amboseli. The 8 days fly drive Wildebeest Migration Safari Masai Mara National Park (Mara Explorer 8 days) is a luxury option. Guests fly from Nairobi Wilson to Masai Mara and return to the same. The 4 days 3 Nights Migration safari combines Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha. The 6 days Best of Tanzania Safari focuses on wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park. The best time to witness migration in Masai Mara National Park Kenya, is between July to September. Serengeti National Park is best visited between March and May.
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This safari is easily combined with 4 days gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Latest news: Rwanda private sector contests new gorilla tour permit pricing
The Rwandan private sector involved in tourism and hospitality industry has raised concern over the recent increase of gorilla tour permit pricing by 50 per cent, as it might jeopardize their business.
{Gorilla Tracking Safaris in Rwanda takes place in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda gorilla families or groups are divided into two. The study groups/ families which are accessible to scientists and the tourist groups/families which are open for tourist tracking. The Study groups have the largest number of individuals.}
Last week, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced the increment which will take effect beginning June 1 this year save for the prior bookings made before this date.
The increase will see foreign non-residents pay $750 as opposed to the current $500 to visit the gorillas; foreigners residing in Rwanda will pay$375 instead of $250, Rwanda nationals $50 up from $33 respectively.
However, the private sector says the ‘immediate and draconian enforcement of this decision’ will have lasting repercussions on their industry and the image of the country.
The mountain gorillas are one of Rwanda’s top tourism revenue earners, accounting for 90 per cent of park revenue generated in the country.
“The implementation of this increase was done without due consultation and we regret the manner in which this was done despite our attempts to consult on this process.
We have already seen strong reactions from our partners, and we are very sure that this is going to have a negative impact on our businesses and the industry at large,” reads the statement in part signed by the chairman of tourism chamber of Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation (PSF), the umbrella organization of the private sector issued on January, 28th.
Rwanda’s tourism receipts leaped to $200 million in 2010, up 14 per cent from 2009. In 2011, the sector generated $251million.
“This increase comes at a time when there is significant growth of the gorilla population as well as an increasing demand for gorilla tourism. We are very committed to sustain our efforts in conservation in order to protect their environment as well as the rich biodiversity that exist in our national parks,” John Gara , the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RDB said announcing the increment.
The population of mountain gorillas has increased by 26.3 per cent over the last seven years with a 3.7 percent annual growth, according to Gorilla Census conducted in April 2010.
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