2 days · Volcanoes National Park
2 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda
The short escape. Fly into Kigali, trek the gorillas, and be back for your flight home.
From $2,422 per person
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Rwanda · Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda, Planned Around You
Stand a few feet from a wild mountain gorilla family. We secure the permits, the expert guides and the lodges. You just show up for the hour you will never forget.
- Gorilla permits secured for you, no scrambling for availability
- Private Rwandan guides who track the gorilla families daily
- Fully tailor-made: your dates, your pace, midrange to luxury
Pair your gorilla trek with
- Wildlife safaris in Akagera National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park
- Lake Kivu boat trips, beaches and coffee tours
- Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Cultural tours and community visits
- Kigali city tour
5.0/5 238 reviews · Travelers' Choice 2023–2026 4.9/5 44 reviews on Google RDB RDB Licensed Operator RTTA Rwanda Tourism & Travel Assoc. ATTA African Travel & Tourism Assoc. USTOA US Tour Operators Association No upfront payment to plan
Why travel with us
A gorilla trek is once in a lifetime. We treat it that way.
Permits handled
Rwanda issues a limited number of gorilla permits each day. We secure yours in advance so your trek is confirmed before you book flights.
Expert local guides
Rwandan guides who know the habituated families and the terrain. Small groups, no crowds, no coach tours.
Tailor-made
Not a package off a shelf. Your dates, your pace, your budget, from comfortable midrange to full luxury.
Rwandan-owned
Locally rooted and licensed by the Rwanda Development Board. Booking direct supports conservation and the communities around the park.
Starting points we tailor to you
Rwanda gorilla itineraries
From a two-day trek to the full country. Open a tour for the day-by-day plan, then send us an enquiry for that trip and we will reshape it around your dates, your group and your budget.
Most popular 3 days · Kigali and Volcanoes
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
One hour with a wild gorilla family, an expert guide and ranger escort, and time for Kigali.
From $3,022 per person
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4 days · Volcanoes National Park
4 Days Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking
A gorilla trek and a golden monkey trek on consecutive mornings, with a night in Kigali either side.
From $3,478 per person
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6 days · Volcanoes and Lake Kivu
6 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Lake Kivu Safari
Gorillas first, then unwind on Lake Kivu. The trip most travelers say they wish they had booked.
From $4,232 per person
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6 days · Akagera and Volcanoes
6 Days Rwanda Discovery: Akagera Wildlife and Gorillas
Big game on the Akagera savannah, then gorillas, golden monkeys and a cultural village visit in the north.
From $4,572 per person
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7 days · Nyungwe, Kivu and Volcanoes
7 Days Luxury Rwanda Safari
Premium lodges throughout. Chimpanzees in Nyungwe, a boat trip on Lake Kivu, then your gorilla trek.
From $6,000 per person
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8 days · Nyungwe, Kivu, Volcanoes, Kigali
8 Days Rwanda Best Adventure Safari
Chimpanzees and the canopy walk, a tea tour, Lake Kivu, gorillas, golden monkeys and a Kigali city tour.
From $5,598 per person
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10 days · every Rwandan park
10 Days Rwanda Primate and Wildlife Safari
The complete Rwanda: Akagera day and night game drives, Kigali, Nyungwe chimpanzees, Lake Kivu and the gorillas.
From $6,673 per person
View & book Every itinerary is fully customizable. Prices are per person and depend on season, lodges and group size. Open any tour to see the day-by-day plan and send an enquiry for that trip.
What’s handled for you
Everything but the airfare
- Gorilla trekking permits secured and confirmed
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and driver-guide
- All park fees and activities on your itinerary
- Hand-picked lodges, midrange through luxury
- Airport transfers and all in-country logistics
- One dedicated trip planner from first email to homecoming
Guest reviews
Rated 5.0 by 238 travelers
Travelers’ Choice on TripAdvisor four years running, 2023 to 2026
They handled every detail of our itinerary, including safaris and gorilla trekking, with precision and care. Jules was wonderful from day one. And Lucien, our driver, was an absolute standout. A truly five-star company in every sense.
I told Réginal I only had eight days because of work constraints but he made sure I had wonderful activities every day. The highlight was the gorillas. I was traveling solo and I have never felt safer.
Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris did an amazing job of organizing our tour. Golden monkey and gorilla hikes, coffee plantation tour, canoeing on the Mukungwa river, a stay by Lake Kivu. The trip turned out even better than I expected.
Simple from here
How planning works
- 1
Tell us your trip
Share your dates, group and what you want to see. Two minutes, no commitment.
- 2
We design it
A specialist builds a custom day-by-day itinerary with real pricing, within 24 hours.
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You travel
Refine it until it is right, then we handle every detail on the ground.
Good questions
Answered before you ask
How much does a Rwanda gorilla permit cost?
A Rwanda gorilla trekking permit is currently $1,500 per person and is required to enter Volcanoes National Park. Permit pricing is set by the Rwanda Development Board and can change. We secure your permit in advance and fold it into your itinerary pricing, so there is nothing for you to chase down.
When is the best time to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda?
Trekking runs year-round and the gorillas are always there. The long dry seasons, June to September and December to February, give firmer trails and easier hiking. The wetter months are quieter on the mountain and often better value. Tell us your dates and we will be straight with you about the trade-offs.
How difficult is the trek?
Moderate to strenuous, depending on where your assigned gorilla family has moved that day. It can be two hours or most of a day, hiking at altitude on uneven ground. Porters are available to carry your bag and help on the steep sections, and we match you to a family whose likely trek suits your fitness.
Is Rwanda safe for American travelers?
Yes. Rwanda is consistently ranked among the safest countries in Africa, Kigali is a modern capital with excellent infrastructure, and visas are issued on arrival for most nationalities. You will have a private driver-guide with you throughout and a direct line to our team.
How does payment work?
Planning is free and there is no payment to get an itinerary. Once you are happy with the plan, a deposit secures your permits and lodges, and the balance is due before travel. We will lay out the exact schedule in writing before you commit to anything.
How far ahead should I book?
For the June to September peak, six to twelve months is sensible because permit availability for specific dates is limited. Shorter notice is often still workable, particularly outside peak season. Send us your dates and we will tell you honestly what is still open.
Ready when you are
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