Rwanda · Wildlife

3-Day Kigali and Volcanoes National Park Tour with Gorilla Tracking

3 Days Round trip from Kinigi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park
  • 02 See the famous Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo
  • 03 Visit the Genocide Memorial Centre in Kigali
  • 04 Experience the cultural community and local ways of life

Explore the highlights of the beautiful capital city of Rwanda - Kigali, a city spread across numerous hills, ridges, and valleys with a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene. Over 3 days, discover well-known sites such as the Genocide Memorial Centre, the Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, and Volcanoes National Park, famous for gorilla tracking. This tour also includes time for a Kigali city tour and souvenir shopping before departure.

Explore the highlights of the beautiful capital city of Rwanda - Kigali, a city spread across numerous hills, ridges, and valleys with a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kigali, Volcanoes National Park
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kigali, Genocide Memorial Centre and Twin Lakes

  • Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your driver-guide.

  • After lunch, visit the Genocide Memorial Centre before transferring to Musanze.

  • Upon arrival in Musanze, visit the Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo.

  • In the evening, continue to Kinigi, near the gate of Volcanoes National Park.

  • Stay overnight at Gorilla Nest Lodge.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Tracking and Cultural Community Visit

  • Early in the morning, begin your gorilla tracking experience.

  • Receive an introduction from a park ranger at the RDB Office.

  • Track a gorilla family through the rainforest on the volcanoes.

  • In the afternoon, visit the cultural community to experience the way of life of the local people.

  • Overnight in a Kigali hotel.

3
Day 03

Kigali City Tour and Departure

  • Start the day with a delicious breakfast.

  • Drive to Kigali for a city tour and some last souvenir shopping.

  • Depart in the afternoon. The tour ends here.

Volcanoes National Park rainforest, Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, Kigali city hills

Where this trip takes you

Volcanoes National Park rainforest, Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, Kigali city hills

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kinigi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Arrival and departure

  • French/English-speaking driver and tour guide

  • Meals as per itinerary

  • Accommodation

  • Mineral water and a guaranteed window seat throughout the safari

  • All ground transfers

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Gorilla permits have to be confirmed in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kinigi.

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