3 Days Volcanoes National Park

3 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda to Volcanoes All-inclusive

The 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari offers an incredible all-inclusive experience for travelers eager to explore the wonders of Volcanoes National Park. Known for its thriving population of over 400 mountain gorillas, this park provides an unforgettable opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. With a Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit costing US$1500, this adventure includes a thrilling trek through the bamboo forests and a rare, one-hour encounter with the gorillas. Beyond the trekking experience, the itinerary also features a Kigali city tour and the chance to explore the serene Twin Lakes or enjoy a local community walk. Perfect for those arriving and departing via Kigali International Airport, this 3-day safari combines adventure, culture, and nature, all just a 2-hour drive from Kigali.

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda’s – Volcanoes National Park

• Day 1: Transfer from Kigali International Airport for a short city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Cultural Tour
• Day 3: Departure via Kigali International Airport.

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali International Airport for a short city tour then to Volcanoes National Park.

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, your 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla tour guide will be there to pick you up. He or she will be easily identified with a placard noted with your names. From the Airport, you head to Kigali city for a city tour and lunch. You visit a few historical and traditional sites on a short Kigali city tour with a visit to places like the Kigali Genocide Memorial. After the city tour you have lunch and then embark on the drive North West of Rwanda for a gorilla trek. About 2 hours spent on the drive take you through the picturesque backdrop of Rwanda. By sunset, you arrive at the park and check in to a booked lodging facility.

Accommodation: Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Mid-range: Gorilla Solution Lodge, Budget: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Cultural Tour

Following breakfast, your driver-guide picks you up from the lodge for a drive to the park headquarters. Arriving at the park headquarters in Kinigi you first have a briefing on the dos and don’ts of Gorilla trekking in Rwanda by the park warden. By 8:30 am, the park ranger guide will transfer you to the trekking starting point for a gorilla trek. A total of 8 tourists with a trekking permit of Rwanda which costs USD 1500 per permit are allocated, including one gorilla family.

One day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Every 8 individuals take about 2-6 hours in the jungle trekking through the bamboo forest along with armed ranger guides. However, only 1 hour (60 minutes) is spent in the presence of the mountain gorillas. The trek lasts an unpredictable time depending on the Gorilla group movements but the population in Rwanda is known to move for shorter distances and therefore making it easy to trek. After 1 hour in the presence of a gorilla family, you walk back to the park headquarters where you meet the tour guide for a transfer back to your hotel. This evening, you have an opportunity to choose from either a visit to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo or take a community walk.

Accommodation: Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Mid-range: Gorilla Solution Lodge, Budget: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Departure via Kigali International Airport

This morning, after breakfast you will be transferred back to Kigali International Airport for a departure flight. Depending on when you will be having your flight our driver guide can take you to souvenir shops in case you want to do any crafts shopping before departure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of the 3 Days Volcanoes National Park

• English speaking driver guide
• Entry fees and taxes including gorilla permit
• Safari van
• Lunch
• Water on board
• 2 nights’ accommodation

Safari Exclusions

• Any purchases of personal kind
• Any changes to the itinerary
• International flights and visas