3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with our 3-day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari in Parc National des Volcans, the world’s best destination to see endangered mountain gorillas up close.

Trek through lush rainforests and the stunning Virunga Mountains, home to incredible biodiversity and the legacy of Dian Fossey’s conservation work, as seen in Gorillas in the Mist.

To ensure an intimate experience, only 8 visitors per gorilla family are allowed daily, with 10 habituated families available for trekking. Each permit costs $1,500 USD, and with limited availability, early booking is essential.

Join our expert guides for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Rwanda’s wilderness and witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat

Tour Highlights

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive at Kigali and transfer to Ruhengeri for 3 Day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari in Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, our safari representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to the town of Ruhengeri, located near the Volcanoes National Park, (PNV) in northern Rwanda, home to about 400 mountain gorillas. You will have a chance to trek the gorillas, climb the Visoke volcano, track golden monkeys, visit the Karisoke Research Centre established by the famous primatologist Dian Fossey, or explore local villages. After a good night’s rest at Kinigi Guest House, you will be ready for the exciting gorilla trekking adventure the next day in the Virungas / Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Dinner and accommodation at your lodge

Budget Lodge: The Kinigi Guesthouse

Midrange Lodge: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Upmarket Lodge: Bisate Lodge 

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Day 2: Go for Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda in search for Gorillas in the mist and Golden Monkeys

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for a briefing before embarking on the gorilla trek in the light forest on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains. It usually takes 2-6 hours to encounter the mountain gorillas, but the moment you lay eyes on them, all the fatigue and hustles are forgotten. Remember to maintain a distance of at least 6 meters from the mountain gorillas to avoid disease transmission.

To protect the mountain gorillas, the park limits the number of visitors per day, allowing only 8 people to visit each gorilla family group. There are a total of 10 gorilla families that are habituated to human presence. After the gorilla trek, you can climb the Visoke volcano, track the golden monkeys or visit the Karisoke Research Centre, which Dian Fossey, the famous primatologist, set up to protect the endangered mountain gorillas. You can also explore the nearby local villages.

Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Budget Lodge:

  •  Kinigi Guesthouse

Midrange Lodge:

  •  Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Upmarket Lodge:

  •  Bisate Lodge

Day 3: Depart from Volcanoes National Park Rwanda to Kigali Airport and end of 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour

After breakfast in the morning, depart for a city tour of Kigali. One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to the Rwanda Genocide Memorial Center, which provides a moving tribute to the lives lost in the genocide that occurred in 1994. Other places to visit include the Presidential Palace Museum and the Kandt House Museum of Natural History. After the city tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before being transferred to the airport for your flight back home marking the end of your 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour.

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    Included

    • Transportation by 4WD safari van
    • Fuel expenses
    • Accommodation while on safari as per the itinerary
    •  driver/guide
    • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
    • 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
    • Park entrance fees
    • Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
    • Ranger fees

    Excluded

    • Local and international flights
    • Personal Travel insurance
    • Visa Fees to Uganda
    • Drinks cigarettes
    • Tips
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