Overview
This 2-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda takes you to Volcanoes National Park, driving through the unwinding hills in rural areas into the home of endangered mountain gorillas. Your safari begins from Kigali’s urban settings up to the beautiful village of Musanze. From Musanze, you will access Volcanoes National Park, a well-known habitat for various primate species you may encounter during your trekking. You will also encounter many bird species and other wildlife. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will remember forever. If you’re in Kigali for a business meeting or conference, this can work perfectly for you, giving you a relaxed holiday upon a successful meeting. Please contact us to begin planning your journey.
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, travel time 2+ hours
Your day will begin with a warm welcome from our driver guides, who will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali or meet you upon arrival at Kigali International Airport. After completing immigration formalities, you’ll be introduced to the adventure ahead. Following a brief orientation, you’ll embark on a Kigali city tour, starting with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, which offers a deep and meaningful insight into Rwanda’s history. After this reflective experience, you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before setting off on a scenic drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the “Land of a Thousand Hills” on the way to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival in Musanze, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation, where you can relax over dinner and settle in for an overnight stay, ready for the next day’s exciting adventure.
Accommodation options:
- Standard Accommodation: The Garden Palace Hotel
- Midrange Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch & dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Transfer to Kigali
On Day 2, after your early morning breakfast, at 7:30 am, you and your packed lunch will be transported to the park’s headquarters. At the Office of Tourism in Kinigi, you will be briefed by the ranger about the rules and regulations of Mountain Gorilla tracking before you head off to the jungle in search of these gentle giants. The gorilla trek can last from an hour to six hours depending on the gorilla’s movements. The trek is strenuous at times but incredibly rewarding. You will be given an hour with the gorillas to take as many pictures as possible. Once you have returned from your trek, head for lunch in one of the local restaurants before hitting the road to find your way back to Kigali, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the Kigali airport to catch your evening flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
| Price per person sharing in USD | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Options | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | S.S.R |
| Standard Accommodation | $ 2,398 | $ 2,090 | $ 2,028 | $ 1,980 | $ 1,943 | $ 1,925 | $ 30 |
| Mid-range Accommodation | $ 2,618 | $ 2,228 | $ 2,163 | $ 2,118 | $ 2,080 | $ 2,063 | $ 105 |
| Luxury Accommodation | $ 3,190 | $ 2,545 | $ 2,514 | $ 2,435 | $ 2,406 | $ 2,380 | $ 338 |
Package includes:
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- 1 Gorilla permit ($1500), per person
- En-route lunches
- City tour
- Services of English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottle of mineral water during safari
Package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and cigars.