3-Day Rwandan Gorilla Encounter

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali - Volcanoes National Park

Your private guide will welcome you at Kigali Airport. After a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to understand Rwanda's history, you will embark on a scenic drive north through the terraced hillsides of the "Land of a Thousand Hills," arriving at your exclusive luxury lodge nestled on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. Settle into your villa, designed to immerse you in nature without compromising on opulence. Enjoy a gourmet dinner as your guide gives a comprehensive briefing to prepare you for tomorrow's gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali)

Accommodation:

Virunga Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Volcanoes National Park

Start early with a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing and your group assignment. The trek itself is an adventure, taking you hiking through a dense, mystical rainforest guided by expert trackers. The moment you find the gorilla family is pure magic. You will spend one privileged, life-changing hour observing them as they feed, play, and interact—a deeply humbling and exhilarating encounter. Return to your lodge to decompress; perhaps schedule a soothing massage, relive your photos, or simply relax by the fireplace. Celebrate this unparalleled experience with a spectacular gourmet dinner, sharing stories of your incredible day.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Virunga Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Volcanoes National Park - Kigali

After breakfast, you have the option to choose your final safari experience. You may opt for a thrilling trek to find the playful and endangered golden monkeys, a lighter but equally enchanting experience. Alternatively, you may visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for a vibrant and authentic insight into traditional Rwandan life, supporting the local community. For ultimate relaxation, enjoy a final morning soaking in the majestic views from your lodge. Afterwards, begin your comfortable return journey to Kigali. You will arrive in time for a farewell lunch at a top city restaurant before your transfer to the airport for your departure. We hope you leave filled with lifelong memories!

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.