Rwanda
Activity Level: 5Tour days tend to be long, flow at a very active pace and may include lengthy periods of travel. Expect extended periods of walking and standing on uneven surfaces including cobblestone and paths and/or trails that may be gravel, sand, dirt or other unpaved surface. Activities may be in remote or rugged areas that require physical effort, possibly at high altitudes with steep ascents/descents and have distinct variations in altitude and/or temperature. Leisure time may be limited due to robust itineraries. Physical activities may include hiking, kayaking, rafting or bicycling. Guests are expected to board transportation without assistance. Elevators are not always available at accommodations or sites visited.
• Guests are expected to be in very good physical condition and able to walk up and down hills in tropical forests on uneven and sometimes rocky, steep and/or slippery terrain. The forest can be humid and paths may have heavy vegetation. A degree of physical fitness is necessary as you may need to pull yourself up steep slopes by grasping onto branches or bushes, or even get a boost.
• Porters can be hired at Volcanoes National Park to assist you with trekking and to carry your equipment.
• Trekking can take anywhere from 1-5 hours, depending on how long it takes to find the gorillas. It's advisable to bring an energy bar and bottled water.