1 Day Gorilla Trekking from Kigali

One Day Gorilla Trekking from Kigali

1 Day Gorilla Trekking Experience, this is a magical lifetime experience that is worth to encounter. With this trip, you will be able to visit the gorillas in their natural bedding and have an experience of their living conditions and how they behave.

Itinerary in details

At 4:30 am, our safari driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Kigali to begin your 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Experience journey to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze. A haven for the endangered mountain gorillas. This scenic 2.5-hour drive offers numerous picturesque stopovers, perfect for capturing beautiful photos along the way. Upon arrival at the park’s headquarters in Kinigi Village at 7:00 am, you’ll receive a detailed briefing from the ranger on the rules and guidelines for gorilla trekking. The trek itself can last between 3 to 6 hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas.

Though the Gorilla trek can be physically demanding, it is immensely rewarding, as you’ll spend a magical hour observing and photographing the gorillas in their natural habitat. After the trek, you’ll return to Kigali, with a stop for lunch in one of local restaurant in Musanze town, Once back in Kigali, you have the option to be dropped off at the airport for departure or be dropped at your hotel.

Meals: Lunch

Package includes:

Transportation on 4×4 safari vehicle
English-speaking driver guide
En route lunch
1 Gorilla permit per person: 1500 USD
Enough drinking mineral water
Return transfer to your accommodation or the airport.

Package Excludes:

Airfare
Drinks
Visa
Laundry
Telephone charges
Tips to local guides
Personal insurance
Personal shopping bills

Highlights

check_circleExpress 1-day gorilla trek

check_circleEarly morning Kigali departure

check_circleOne hour with mountain gorillas

check_circleScenic drive through Rwanda's hills

check_circleGuaranteed permit

What's Included

check_circleGorilla permit ($1,500)

check_circlePrivate transfer Kigali-Musanze-Kigali

check_circleProfessional English-speaking guide

check_circleBottled water

check_circlePark entrance fees

Itinerary

Your driver-guide picks you up at 4:00 AM from your Kigali hotel for the scenic 2.5-hour drive north to Volcanoes National Park. En route, enjoy views of terraced hillsides, tea plantations, and rural villages. Upon arrival, you will be briefed by park rangers and assigned to a gorilla family group based on your fitness level and preferences. The trek begins through cultivated fields before entering the bamboo forest zone. Trekking time ranges from 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on the gorillas' location. Once you find your designated family, you will spend one extraordinary hour observing their behavior ? feeding, grooming, playing, and interacting. After the trek, enjoy a packed lunch before the return drive to Kigali, arriving by early evening.