Physical Requirements
What to expect:
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Moderately Strenuous
Pacing
- 6 locations in 16 days
- International flights to Kigali depart around midnight
- Early morning game-viewing drives on safari days, rising as early as 5am
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- Travelers should be able to climb 80 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 4 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time
- Day 6 gorilla trek will require up to 6 hours of hiking along steep and slippery jungle terrain at an altitude of up to 8,000 feet. Access to the gorillas will likely require leaving established pathways and walking through thick vegetation
- Day 11 chimpanzee trek will require up to 4 hours of hiking on jungle tracks and may require leaving established pathways for viewing opportunities
- We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
- You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals
Altitude
- 2 full days at altitudes between 6,500-9,000 feet
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 55-81°F
- Rainy seasons are from March-May and October-November, but rainfall can occur at any time of year, and rainproof clothing is advised
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over very bumpy, dusty terrain during overland transfers and game-viewing drives
- Travel by 18-passenger coach, open-roofed 8-passenger safari vehicles, and safari boat
Accommodations & Facilities
- We spend 16 nights in hotels and safari lodges
Cultural insight
- We may see people living in poverty, which could be distressing for some travelers; travelers should also be aware that the Rwandan genocide is a common topic of discussion