4-Day Burundi to Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Culture Tour

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

Bujumbura, Burundi transfer to Kigali Rwanda

Your journey starts with a pickup from your Bujumbura hotel at 08:00 on Sundays and Wednesdays or at 13:35 on any other day of the week. You will be driven to Melchior Ndadaye International Airport for a short 45 minute flight to Kigali. On arrival your guide will welcome you and accompany you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation, allowing you to unwind after your travel and prepare for the cultural and wildlife experiences that follow. Overnight at Hotel Des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kigali Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes NP

After breakfast your guide meets you at 08:30 for a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important center that reflects Rwanda’s history, resilience, and healing. Following the visit you travel through Rwanda’s scenic countryside toward Volcanoes National Park. After lunch, enjoy an educational exploration of the Gorilla Museum and then visit the Gorilla Guardians Village where local communities share traditions, dances, and stories that highlight the cultural significance of conservation. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

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)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Your day begins early with a detailed briefing by park rangers before entering the lush forests of Volcanoes National Park. The trek can vary in difficulty depending on the location of the gorilla family, but the reward is exceptional. You will spend an unforgettable hour observing mountain gorillas as they feed, groom, and interact in their natural habitat. After trekking return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon resting or enjoying optional activities offered at the lodge as you reflect on the morning’s remarkable encounter. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trek and Departure

This morning you embark on a lively golden monkey trek, a unique experience that takes you through the bamboo forests where these playful primates thrive. After spending time observing them, you return to the lodge for a brief refresh before driving back to Kigali. Your guide will transfer you to the airport in time for your evening or night flight. This marks the end of your enriching journey through Burundi and Rwanda, filled with wildlife encounters, culture, and unforgettable memories.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• 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.