1-Day Volcanoes NP Dian Fossey Tomb Hike from Kigali

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

Start your adventure with an early morning departure from your Kigali hotel or Musanze after a hearty breakfast. A scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills leads to Volcanoes National Park headquarters, where a guide briefs you on the day. Lace up your hiking boots for a 3-5 hour trek through dense forest trails, alive with nature’s sounds—chirping birds, rustling leaves, and the distant call of a gorilla. As you ascend, your guide shares stories of Dian Fossey’s life, from her fight against poachers to her bonds with the gorillas she studied. Arrive at her tomb, beside the ruins of the Karisoke Research Center, a site steeped in history. Reflect amid the serene surroundings, with the misty Virunga Mountains in view. After absorbing the atmosphere, descend, inspired by Fossey’s legacy. Enjoy a refreshment at the base, then return to Kigali in your Carwith memories to last a lifetime and your guide will drop you at your hotel or airport as per your schedules.

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:

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

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