4-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Rwanda with Ibyiwacu Village Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Look for mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
• 02 Attend traditional ceremonies at Ibyiwacu Village
• 03 Interact with indigenous locals and hear their gorilla encounter stories
• 04 Visit the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi in Kigali

Go on a 4-day wildlife and cultural tour in Rwanda from Kigali. Travel to Volcanoes National Park and go trekking in the forest to look for mountain gorillas, spending an hour observing them in their natural habitat. Interact with the locals of Ibyiwacu Village, attend traditional ceremonies, and learn about their culture before returning to Kigali for a city sightseeing tour.

Spend time with the gorillas and observe them for one hour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

• Arrive at Kigali Airport, meet your tour guide, and transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
• Upon arrival at Volcanoes National Park, check in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

• Wake up early in the morning, have a cup of coffee, collect your lunch boxes, and head to the park tourism office.
• Go trekking in the forest to track the mountain gorillas.
• Spend time with the gorillas and observe them for one hour.
• Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Ibyiwacu Village Visit and Return to Kigali

• Have breakfast at the hotel, then head to Ibyiwacu Village.
• Arrive at Ibyiwacu Village, meet and interact with the wonderful indigenous people, and listen to their stories about gorilla encounters.
• Attend a traditional ceremony with local songs and plenty of dancing.
• Have a local lunch.
• Travel to Kigali for dinner and an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Kigali Sightseeing and Departure

• Have breakfast at the hotel, then go sightseeing.
• Visit the notable Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi.
• Go souvenir shopping in the local markets.
• Travel to the airport for your flight back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4x4 vehicle
• Accommodation and meals
• Local Rwanda tour guide
• Gorilla tracking permits
• Cultural visit to Ibyiwacu Village
• Kigali city tour

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Visas

What to bring

• Trekking attire and shoes
• Medication in case of any health condition

Know before you go

• Airport pickup can be arranged at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kigali, Rwanda

Tour start

Kigali, Rwanda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.