3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari (Volcanoes NP)

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

Kigali - Volcanoes National Park (Transfer + Briefing)

Meet your driver-guide in Kigali and transfer to Musanze (near Volcanoes National Park) with optional Kigali city highlights depending on arrival time. Arrive and check in at your lodge, then receive guidance on the next day’s gorilla trekking procedures, packing and timing. Enjoy dinner and overnight in the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes.

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:

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

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP

After an early breakfast, attend the official briefing at park headquarters and be assigned a gorilla family group. Trek with rangers through bamboo and montane forest following trackers’ guidance until you locate the gorillas. Spend the regulated time observing them, then return to the lodge to rest and celebrate the day’s achievement. Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Musanze - Kigali (Departure)

After breakfast, transfer back to Kigali for drop-off at your hotel or the airport based on your schedule. If time allows, optional stops can include local craft markets or cultural sites. This short itinerary is ideal for travelers who want gorillas with minimal time away from international flight connections.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.