Rwanda · Primate Tours

4-Day Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park with Dian Fossey Hike

4 Days Round trip from KN 5 Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
02 Visit the Dian Fossey tomb site and learn her gorilla conservation story
03 Enjoy an optional nature walk to the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera
04 Travel through Rwanda in a 4x4 safari vehicle with lodge stays included

Embark on an adventurous trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park for a magical encounter with mountain gorillas. This 4-day tour also takes you to the Dian Fossey tomb site, where you can learn the inspirational gorilla conservation story of the renowned wildlife researcher who was mysteriously killed in 1985. You may also enjoy an optional nature walk to the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera. With lodge stays, guided activities, and 4x4 travel, this journey offers an immersive gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda.

Once you find the gorillas, you will have 1 hour to enjoy this magical encounter.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Receive a warm welcome from your driver-guide, who also serves as your tour leader. Upon arrival at Kigali airport, you will be briefed on the tour and what to expect during your Rwanda journey.
Afterwards, drive to Volcanoes National Park for about 2-3 hours in a 4x4 drive vehicle.
Relax, have dinner, and spend the night at your lodge.

Overnight: Ingagi Lodge

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 02

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Have an early breakfast, then head for a briefing at Kinigi beginning at 7:00 am. This session introduces the essential guidelines to observe during gorilla trekking.
At 8:00 am, begin your trek to see the mountain gorillas. By this time, park officials will already have assigned you a gorilla group and park guide, and tracking the gorillas may take between 2 and 6 hours.
Once you find the gorillas, you will have 1 hour to enjoy this magical encounter. This primate experience requires a reasonable level of physical fitness, so it is important to carry packed snacks and bottled drinking water.
Later, walk back and relax at the lodge.
In the evening, you may go on an optional nature walk to the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera.
Have dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

Overnight: Ingagi Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03

Dian Fossey Tomb Hike Through Lush Vegetation

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the morning.
Afterwards, leave your lodge and head to the Kinigi offices for a briefing before the Dian Fossey tomb hike.
The hike to the Dian Fossey tomb site takes you through lush vegetation, where you may also spot birds and wildlife. Overall, this hike offers insight into the gorilla conservation story and is an inspirational experience not to be missed on this Rwanda tour. Dian Fossey spent over 18 years researching gorillas, but she was unfortunately mysteriously killed in 1985. She was laid to rest near Digit, the silverback gorilla she treasured.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight: Ingagi Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 04

Return to Kigali International Airport

Start your day with breakfast at the lodge, then check out.
Later, drive back to Kigali. The journey takes about 2-3 hours, and if you arrive early, you will catch your departure flight.

This marks the end of your four-day Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey safari.

Overnight: No

Meal Plan: Breakfast