2-Day Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP

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

Transfer to Volcano National Park

After breakfast at your hotel or residence, your guide will meet you for a brief orientation on your upcoming adventure. You will then depart for Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park and home to Rwanda’s iconic mountain gorillas.

Upon arrival in Musanze, check in to your lodge and take time to unwind and enjoy the property’s facilities. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, a world-class conservation center dedicated to the legacy, research, and impactful work surrounding gorilla protection. Explore engaging exhibitions and learn inspiring stories about gorilla conservation efforts in Rwanda and beyond.

After your visit, return to the lodge for a relaxed evening. Enjoy dinner and settle in for the night as you prepare for the next day's gorilla trekking experience.

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:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range 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)

Gorilla Trekking in Volcano National Park

You will enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi, where you will meet your park ranger-guides. After a briefing and completing the necessary formalities, you will begin your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. As you journey through the lush bamboo forest, your guide will lead you to one of the habituated gorilla families. Once you locate them, you will spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, interact, and go about their daily lives, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

After your trek, you will return to Kigali. Depending on your schedule, you may stop for some last-minute souvenir shopping in the city. You will then be dropped off at your hotel/residence or transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

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.