Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking 4 Days

Prices From £2,520pp
Year round | 3 nights

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking 4 Days

This short but sweet itinerary offers you the chance to experience one of the world’s most memorable and exciting wildlife experiences…getting up-close to Rwanda’s famous mountain gorillas. Described by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most exciting encounters of my life”, this unbeatable experience is sure to impress.

Departing from Kigali, you can enjoy a city tour before travelling to the beautiful Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda’s famous mountain gorilla sanctuary and the Dian Fossey Foundation, for the experience of a lifetime.

Prices shown are per person, based on 2 people sharing. A single room supplement of $686 applies for solo travellers. Prices do not include international flights but these can be arranged as part of your package.

Please note: The gorilla tracking experience will require an average level of fitness.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the ultimate wildlife experience…walking with Rwanda's famous mountain gorillas!
  • Kigali city tour
  • Wide variety of birdlife
  • Spectacular scenery
  • Comfortable accommodation throughout

What's Included

  • All accommodation and meals as described in the itinerary
  • Gorilla permit for Volcanoes National Park and gorilla tracking experience
  • Airport transfer to/from Kigali Airport
  • Transportation in a private 4WD safari vehicle.
  • English speaking guide driver
  • Activities and excursions as shown in itinerary

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Kigali
1Day

Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali airport you will be met by your driver guide and transferred to the 5-star Kigali Serena Hotel for your overnight stay. Ideally located on one of Kigali's most charming boulevards this fantastic hotel is a great base from which to explore the city. You can choose to discover the city at leisure this evening or simply relax in your comfortable room in preparation for the adventures that lie ahead.

Overnight accommodation at Kigali Serena Hotel with breakfast included.

Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
2Day

Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast this morning you can enjoy a city tour of Kigali which includes the interesting Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre. The centre exists as a permanent memorial to those who fell victim to the genocide of 1994 and you will have chance to visit the three poignant permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the genocide, and pay tribute to the victims.

After your city tour you can enjoy lunch at the Africa Bite restaurant before being collected by your driver for your 2-3 hour drive to the stunning Volcanoes National Park and the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. The lodge is located on the foothills of Mount Karisimbi, one of the volcanic mountains that make up the Virunga Massif, and is a 10 minute drive from the main entrance to the park. Upon arrival at the lodge you can enjoy some time relaxing after your busy morning, and preparing for tomorrow’s exciting adventures.

2 nights accommodation at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP
3Day

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP

This morning it’s an early wake-up call as the wildlife experience of a lifetime awaits! After an early breakfast you will transfer to the park to begin your gorilla trekking excursion at 7am. Upon arrival the park’s expert gorilla trekking staff will introduce you to the plan for the morning and brief you on what to expect. This will include safety instructions as well as rules for behaviour around these fascinating primates. Depending on your fitness levels and how far you want to trek, you will be assigned a group of 8 people and a gorilla family that you will be trekking to see. A maximum of 80 visitors are allowed to participate in this activity per day, with a maximum of 8 people visiting any one group of gorillas. These rules are stringently adhered to and that’s why your gorilla permit is so important. Your gorilla permit is included in the price of your package and the vast majority of the cost of this permit is delivered directly to the park for conservation efforts and ensuring the safety and ongoing survival of these beautiful animals.

Having been assigned a group, you will return to your safari vehicle for the short drive to the trekking start point where your group leader will go over the plan and rules again before you start your trek through the mountains in search of your allocated gorilla family. This trek does require a relative level of fitness and sometimes it can take longer than expected to find your gorilla family, but the anticipation of seeing these gentle giants in the wild, along with the spectacular views and likely bird sightings on offer, is likely to be more than enough distraction from that. And we can almost guarantee that when you come face to face with these majestic animals the trek will soon become a distant memory!

Porters may be hired for the trek to carry your backpack and gear. The cost is US$10 per person/per day.

Upon sighting the gorillas your group will be allowed one hour with them to watch them as they go about their daily lives; feeding, moving, playing, wrestling and feeding their young – this will be a totally unique and unforgettable experience!

As your exciting gorilla adventure comes to an end you will head back to the lodge for lunch and the rest of the day is at your leisure. You could relax on your private verandah and reflect on the remarkable experience you will have had today before enjoying a delicious dinner and settling down for the last night of your Rwanda gorilla experience tour.

Volcanoes NP to Kigali
4Day

Volcanoes NP to Kigali

As your thrilling gorilla safari comes to an end you will check out after an early breakfast for your road transfer back to Kigali Airport for your homeward or onwards flights.

A view from Above

Accommodation Options

Kigali Serena Hotel

Located on an enchanting boulevard in the heart of Kigali, the Kigali Serena is regarded as one of Rwanda’s finest hotels and is the perfect place from which to begin or end your Rwandan safari adventure. Located just a five minute walk from the central business district, the hotel is ideally located for exploring this capital city. And after a day of exploration you can enjoy the fantastic hospitality and 5-star comfort that the hotel is famous for.

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Volcanoes NP

Located on the edge of the spectacular Volcanoes National Park, this welcoming lodge is set amongst four acres of land on the slopes of Mt Sabyinyo. Offering an authentic eco-lodge experience, guests are invited to make themselves at home in one of the lodge’s 30 spacious chalets made from locally sourced stone and thatch. Featuring comfortable beds, en-suite facilities, seating areas with fireplaces, and private verandas, the chalets are cosy, private and well-equipped.

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