1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

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

04:30 AM: Departure from Kigali. A 4x4 transfer heads north through the scenic highlands.

07:00 AM: Arrival at Volcanoes National Park (Kinigi). Enjoy local coffee and a traditional dance performance during registration.

08:00 AM: Briefing and Trekking. Enter the forest with expert rangers. Once located, spend one hour observing a mountain gorilla family.

01:00 PM: Post-trek lunch in Musanze to refuel and share stories.

03:00 PM: Scenic return drive to Kigali.

06:00 PM: Drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

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:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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