2 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda

2 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

schedule
Duration
2 Days
terrain
Difficulty
Moderate
groups
Group Size
Up to 8 people
height
Max Altitude
2,500m

Two Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

This 2-Day Gorilla and golden monkey Trekking Safari in Rwanda takes you to Volcanoes National Park, driving through the unwinding hills in rural areas into the home of endangered mountain gorillas. Your safari begins from Kigali’s urban settings up to the beautiful village of Musanze. From Musanze, you will access Volcanoes National Park, a well-known habitat for various primate species you may encounter during your trekking.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Kigali City tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport at 14:00 hrs or earlier, or upon pick up from your hotel in Kigali, you will begin your journey with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. This meaningful experience offers valuable insight into Rwanda’s history and its remarkable journey of resilience and reconciliation. After the visit, you will proceed on a scenic drive of approximately two and a half hours to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival at your booked lodge, you will check in and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Transfer to Kigali

After your early morning breakfast, at 7:30 am, you and your packed lunch will be transported to the park’s headquarters. At the Office of Tourism in Kinigi, you will be briefed by the ranger about the rules and regulations of Mountain Gorilla tracking before you head off to the jungle in search of these gentle giants. The gorilla trek can last from an hour to six hours depending on the gorilla’s movements. You will be given an hour with the gorillas to take as many pictures as possible. Once you have returned from your trek, head for lunch before returning to Kigali.

Price: $2,422 per person

Highlights

What's Included

  • check_circleGorilla permit ($1,500)
  • check_circle1 night mid-range lodge
  • check_circleBreakfast & dinner
  • check_circlePrivate transfers
  • check_circleProfessional guide
  • check_circlePark entrance fees

What's Excluded

  • cancelPorter fee ($20)
  • cancelTips
  • cancelTravel insurance
  • cancelLunch & drinks
  • cancelOptional activities

Itinerary

Meet your guide at Kigali International Airport or your Kigali hotel. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for an important introduction to Rwanda’s history, resilience, and reconciliation. After the city visit, travel approximately two and a half hours through Rwanda’s scenic northern hills to Volcanoes National Park. Check in at your lodge and spend the evening at leisure.
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters in Kinigi for the ranger briefing. Enter the forest with your trekking group to locate a habituated mountain gorilla family. Trekking time varies according to the gorillas’ location, followed by one unforgettable hour observing and photographing them. After the trek and lunch, return to Kigali.
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