This 4 Days Rwanda gorilla tour is all about gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park. Meet one of the habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat for a full hour. The tour also includes optional experiences such as visiting the Dian Fossey tomb, nature walk or a cultural visit.
Extending 160 square kilometers, Volcanoes National Park is located in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Aside from mountain gorillas, this Protected Area is also home to the Golden monkeys, spotted hyenas, leopards, bushbucks, duikers, African forest elephants, Buffaloes, and others, alongside over 180 bird species.
Highlights
- Take part in gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park to learn about the human-like behavior of the majestic Giant Apes.
- Enjoy a visit to the Gorilla Guardian’s Village to learn about Rwanda’s ancient cultures and traditions.
- Get the chance to tour the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Fund.
- Spot lots of wildlife and bird species in Volcanoes National Park.
- Take a tour of the Kigali genocide Memorial Site and other historical sites in Kigali City.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Rwanda, the “Land of a thousand Hills”.
Day 2: Depart from Kigali City to Volcanoes National Park, afternoon visit to Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
Day 3: Rwanda Gorilla Tour in Volcanoes National Park and an afternoon visit to Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Fund.
Day 4: Departure; End of the 4 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour.
Detailed Itinerary – 4 Day Rwanda gorilla tour
Day 1: Arrive in the beautiful Rwanda, the “Land of a thousand Hills”
After your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by your safari driver and transferred to your accommodation in Kigali City. Spend the rest of the day unwinding and preparing for an unforgettable adventure the following day.
Overnight accommodation at: Kigali Serena Hotel (luxury), Flame Tree Village Kigali (midrange), or Chez Lando Hotel (budget),
Meal Plan: On the visitor’s account.
Day 2: Depart from Kigali City to Volcanoes National Park, afternoon visit to Gorilla Guardian’s Village
After breakfast at the Hotel, take a quick look around Kigali City for a short excursion, targeting the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site before heading to your first destination. Before leaving for Volcanoes National Park, stop for coffee/tea and some snacks before proceeding to the Northern Province of Rwanda, a journey lasting at least 3 hours.
You will arrive at your Lodge on time for lunch, and later start your first Volcanoes National Park adventure. Here, you will be transferred to Gorilla Guardian’s Village, where you will be introduced to medicines that treat common ailments by visiting the traditional healer, taste the local brew by taking part in the brewing process, and be entertained in a traditional dance by the local troupe members.
Overnight accommodation at: The Bishop’s House (luxury), Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (midrange), or Muhabura Hotel (budget),
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3: Rwanda Gorilla Tour in Volcanoes National Park and afternoon visit to Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Fund
Today, your venture will be on a gorilla trekking tour in Volcanoes National Park. This Protected Area is a unique and unmissable safari destination with 12 habituated gorilla families, and you will track one of them during this 4-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour. These adventures are available all year round, and you should be prepared for them by donning your hiking boots, carrying your backpack, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and having enough drinking water to have an unforgettable experience.
Attend a briefing at the Kinigi Park Headquarters to go through the dos and don’ts of the trekking adventures and get allocated to one of the 12 habituated gorilla families. Hop into the safari vehicle for the 20-30-minute drive to the trailhead, the starting point for the gorilla family you have been allocated.
Spend the next one to six hours searching for these majestic creatures through the open grassland, evergreen, and bamboo forest while encountering several wildlife and bird species along the way. You will have another 60 minutes in their presence- resting, playing, raising their young, grooming each other, and mating.
Enjoy lunch at the Lodge, and later go for a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Fund. There are different activity options here, and some require advance booking. You will choose from self-guided tours, and donations (to be paid directly by visitors) will be required.
Overnight accommodation at: The Bishop’s House (luxury), Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (midrange), or Muhabura Hotel (budget),
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4: Departure; End of the 4 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Enjoy a pre-breakfast sunrise walk around your Lodge to take in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes, check out of your Lodge, and hit the road for the journey back to Kigali City. Take in the jaw-dropping views while driving to the City, arriving on time to catch your connecting flight home.
Inclusions of the 4-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour;
- Relevant Government taxes and levies.
- Bottled water.
- Gorilla trekking permit/s.
- Entry fees to Volcanoes National Park and other interesting tourist sites.
- Ranger fees.
- Visit to Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
- Airport transfers, as long as it is within the safari period.
- Ground transportation with a customized 4X4 Safari vehicle.
- Driver allowances.
- Fuel fees.
- 3 nights’ accommodation- in Kigali City and Volcanoes National Park.
Exclusions of the 4-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour;
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Airfares.
- Cigarettes.
- Medical and travel insurance.
- Visa fees.
- Laundry fees.
- Telephone calls.
- Souvenir shopping.