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3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Safari overview

3 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari takes 2 nights, and 3 days of visiting mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and combines a cultural visit to explore in depth about unique cultures, and traditions of Rwandese. Mountain gorillas roam within the Virunga volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

On this short Rwanda safari in Volcanoes National Park, the key highlight is the guided gorilla trekking experience. The trip to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda begins and ends in Kigali.

Volcanoes National park

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri

Day 2: Gorilla trekking Ruhengeri Volcanoes NP, Rwanda

Day 3: Kigali city tour & depart

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri
Pick up at Kigali airport or hotel in Kigali, after driving to Ruhengeri to visit Volcanoes National Park, Northwestern Rwanda. This is a spectacular park in Rwanda where over 30% of the world’s 1063 mountain gorillas live. Check in at the Rwanda gorilla safari lodge in Volcanoes National Park for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight stay
- Budget -Kinigi Guesthouse
- Midrange -Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Luxury -Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla trekking Ruhengeri Volcanoes NP, Rwanda
With a hefty breakfast early, set off for briefing on gorilla trekking in Kinigi offices. Get at a briefing with everything you need for a day trek to see the mountain gorilla family including packed lunch, bottled water, waterproof hiking boots, long-sleeved shirts, cameras, etc.

At 8:00 am after the gorilla families and park guides have been assigned to you, leave for the actual trek to see mountain gorillas. This is expected to take from 2-6 hours depending on how fast you can walk or the nature of the habitat. You begin walking back after one hour of face-to-face encounters, taking pictures, etc. In the evening, it is important that you also have insight into the Rwandese cultures, traditions and great dances, and music performances on a cultural visit at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.

Overnight stay
- Budget -Kinigi Guesthouse
- Midrange -Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Luxury -Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 3: Kigali city tour & depart

A sumptuous breakfast early, after, leave Ruhengeri for Kigali 2-3 hours’ drive and embark on a 1-2 hours Kigali city tour. The city excursion includes visiting the Kigali genocide site, markets, etc. The departure will be at Kigali airport after the city tour and lunch.

End of safari