1-Day Dian Fossey Memorial Hiking Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Begin your journey at 4:15 AM with pickup from your Kigali hotel by a knowledgeable Vazquez driver-guide. After a brief orientation, enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park. Following a park briefing, continue for about 30 minutes to the trailhead, where your hike to Dian Fossey’s memorial begins.

Trek for 3–4 hours through the misty Hagen-Hypericum forest, surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse birdlife. At the historic Karisoke Research Center, discover Fossey’s former cabin and visit her gravesite beside Digit and other gorillas she protected, reflecting on her remarkable contribution to gorilla conservation.

After the hike, enjoy a relaxing lunch at Imbuga Restaurant before returning to Kigali. Your driver-guide will coordinate the journey around your departure flight, ensuring a smooth transition while you carry lasting memories of Fossey’s legacy and Rwanda’s extraordinary landscapes.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.