Overview
Tracking mountain gorillas is one of the most popular Rwandan tourist activities. This 3-day Rwanda Gorilla Tracking takes you to track gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Mountain Gorillas can only be found in a few places on Earth and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is one of them. This is why tourists from around the world visit Rwanda every year to take part in Gorilla trekking. For these 3 days, we have added 1 day of Golden Monkey trekking to round off your experience. You can also extend your package to include volcano hiking, such as the Bisoke Hike.
Day 1: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
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 Experience and Cultural Village Visit
Begin the day with breakfast and get ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Rwanda park officials. Ensure to bring a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, hiking boots, etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. In the afternoon, you will have a local community encounter by visiting the Iby’ Iwacu cultural center to get to know the real traditional history of Rwanda’s past kingship leadership, marriage, beer making, and local herbs to mention but a few. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
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 3: Golden Monkey trekking and Transfer to Kigali airport
After a leisurely breakfast, you will set out for the Office of Tourism, where you’ll receive a briefing on the code of conduct for observing the golden monkeys. Enjoy an unforgettable day watching and photographing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch, followed by a transfer from the Volcanoes back to Kigali. If time permits, visit the Genocide Memorial Center before continuing to Kigali Airport for your outbound 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 | $ 2,916 | $ 2,438 | $ 2,340 | $ 2,272 | $ 2,215 | $ 2,190 | $ 60 |
| Mid-range Accommodation | $ 3,345 | $ 2,702 | $ 2,601 | $ 2,537 | $ 2,476 | $ 2,455 | $ 210 |
| Luxury Accommodation | $ 4,462 | $ 3,307 | $ 3,258 | $ 3,142 | $ 3,080 | $ 3,060 | $ 676 |
Package includes:
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- 1 Gorilla permit ($1500), per person
- 1 golden monkey permit, 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: Airfare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills, and cigars