3-Day Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

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

Arrival – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to Volcanoes National Park. You'll enjoy the scenic drive through Rwanda’s lush landscapes. After checking in at your lodge, you'll have lunch, then visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village for traditional dances and cultural entertainment. This afternoon introduces you to local customs and traditions. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for your gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park.

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:

Fatima Hotel

• Mid-range hotel 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)

First Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to the park headquarters for the 7:30 AM gorilla trekking briefing. You will be assigned your first gorilla family and guided by expert rangers through the forests of Volcanoes National Park. The trek can take 2–5 hours depending on the gorilla group’s location. You'll spend an unforgettable hour observing these magnificent creatures before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is available. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Fatima Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Second Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters for your second gorilla trekking adventure. You'll trek through the lush Volcanoes National Park Forest to find a different gorilla family and spend another magical hour with them. After lunch at the lodge, you will depart for Kigali, enjoying scenic views along the way. You'll arrive at your hotel or airport, concluding your memorable double gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

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.