3-Day Gorilla Tracking Safari in Volcanoes National Park from Kigali

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Go gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park
• 02 Encounter different animal and bird species in the forest
• 03 Explore Volcanoes National Park in the Virunga Mountains
• 04 Stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge during your safari

Explore Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda, home to five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains: Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo. This 3-day safari takes you gorilla tracking in the Land of Thousand Hills and offers the chance to encounter different animal and bird species along the way. Enjoy the beauty of Kigali and the remarkable landscapes surrounding Volcanoes National Park during this memorable wildlife experience.

Meet the game rangers at the park headquarters, who will then lead you into the forest for an encounter with the gorillas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

• Arrive at Kigali International Airport, meet your safari guide, and transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

• Continue to Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Relax for the rest of the day.

Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

2

Day 02

Gorilla Tracking Experience

• Start the day with an early morning breakfast and prepare for the gorilla tracking experience.

• Meet the game rangers at the park headquarters, who will then lead you into the forest for an encounter with the gorillas. Many other different animal and bird species may also be encountered during the experience.

Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

3

Day 03

Morning Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Kigali

• Track the gorillas in the morning.

• Return to the lodge for preparations and lunch.

• Transfer to Kigali for your international flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All meals as specified in the itinerary (hotels in Kampala or Entebbe are B&B)

• Drinks as stipulated in the itinerary

• Accommodation

• Water in the vehicle for overland sectors

• All ground transportation and transfers as indicated, inclusive of fuel

• Activities as indicated in the itinerary

• Game drives in a shared 4-wheel drive vehicle

• Ranger guide fees

• Park, conservation, and community bed-night fees

• All applicable taxes, administration, and banking fees

• Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits per person as specified in the itinerary

• English-speaking Rwandan guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kigali International Airport, KN 5 Road, Kigali, Rwanda

Tour start

KN 5 Rd, Kigali, Rwanda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.