3-Day Cultural Experience & Gorilla Trekking

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Musanze – Farm-to-Table Experience

05:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Kigali. Meet your driver-guide and begin your scenic drive to Musanze (approximately 2.5 hours), enjoying views of Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills.

Morning – Midday: Arrive in Musanze and take part in an immersive Farm-to-Table Experience. Learn about local agriculture, help harvest fresh produce, and enjoy preparing a traditional Rwandan meal with local chefs.

Afternoon: After the experience, check in at your lodge in Musanze.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at the hotel and rest for the night.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Early Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for your pre-trek briefing by the park rangers.

Morning – Midday: Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Gorilla Trekking experience through the lush rainforest. The trek may take 2–6 hours depending on the gorilla family’s location. Spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

Afternoon: Return to the hotel for lunch and relaxation. You may spend the afternoon unwinding at the lodge, enjoying the views, or opting for a light nature walk.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Cultural Village Visit & Return to Kigali

Morning: After breakfast, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village (now known as the Gorilla Guardians Village) to experience Rwandan traditions, music, dance, and crafts. Interact with local communities and learn about their way of life.

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch, then depart for Kigali.

Late Afternoon/Evening: Arrive in Kigali and drop off at your hotel.

Main Destination:

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