Rwanda · Up-Close Animal Experiences

3-Day Gorilla Safari in Volcanoes National Park with Kigali Tour

3 Days Round trip from Kigali Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through Volcanoes National Park to meet an allocated mountain gorilla family
  • 02 Spend one hour observing gorillas in their natural forest habitat
  • 03 Explore Kigali's Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site, local art, and craft market
  • 04 Experience traditional dances, poems, and cultural displays at Ibyawacu Cultural Village

Join this 3-day gorilla safari in Volcanoes National Park, combining Kigali's historic and cultural sites with one of Rwanda's most memorable wildlife experiences. Explore the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site, local art, and a craft market before travelling to Ruhengeri. Trek through the forest to meet your allocated gorilla family and spend a precious hour observing them in their natural habitat. The journey also includes a visit to Ibyawacu Cultural Village for traditional dances, poems, and insights into Rwandan culture.

Trek through the forest to meet your allocated gorilla family and spend a precious hour observing them in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Ruhengeri, Kigali, Volcanoes National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arriving at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver-guide, who will take you on a city tour to explore various sites in Kigali. The Kigali city tour includes visits to the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site, local art, and a craft market. After the tour, enjoy lunch and then transfer to Ruhengeri in Parc National des Volcans. Dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Gorilla Solution Lodge, or Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge.

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Day 02

Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Rise early at 6:30 a.m., have breakfast, and then proceed to the national park headquarters for a briefing before your gorilla trekking adventure. At 8:00 a.m., embark on your hike into the forest with an armed guide, following specific trails in search of your allocated gorilla family. Once you locate the gorillas, spend an awe-inspiring hour with them before returning to your lodge.

In the afternoon, you can choose to enjoy a cultural performance or a nature walk. The time required to encounter the gorillas may vary, ranging from an hour to several hours, depending on their movements in the forest while foraging for food. It's important to note that the park authority allows visitors to spend a maximum of one hour with the gorillas. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

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Day 03

Ibyawacu Cultural Village and Departure

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast and then head to the Ibyawacu Cultural Village, where you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Rwandan culture through engaging experiences such as traditional dances, poems, and demonstrations of traditional dressing. After your cultural visit, return to the lodge for a delicious hot lunch, and then transfer back to Kigali for your return flight.

Volcanoes National Park forest, Ruhengeri lodges, Ibyawacu Cultural Village performances

Where this trip takes you

Volcanoes National Park forest, Ruhengeri lodges, Ibyawacu Cultural Village performances

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigali 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Guiding fees
  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Personal shopping bills and cigars

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kigali International Airport Park, Kigali, Rwanda
Tour start
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kigali.

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