About this experience
Experience the unforgettable adventure of mountain gorilla trekking in either Rwanda or Uganda. Spend one magical hour observing a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat with experienced park rangers. Your tour includes private transportation, a professional driver-guide, and the required gorilla permit.
Please select the correct booking option based on your destination (Rwanda or Uganda).
Gorilla permits are limited and issued on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend booking well in advance. All bookings are subject to permit availability. If permits are unavailable for your selected date, we will offer an alternative date or an alternative option.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Private transportation
- Soft drink with lunch after the trek
- Gorilla permit fees
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Pick up and drop off anywhere in Kigali
- Packed snacks for the trek
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa fees (where applicable)
Itinerary and highlights
If you choose to trek gorillas in Rwanda, your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival, you will register and attend a briefing by experienced park rangers before setting off on your trek through the rainforest. Once you locate a habituated gorilla family, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will receive your gorilla trekking certificate, enjoy lunch and, if time permits, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village before returning to Kigali.
If you choose to trek gorillas in Uganda, you will travel from Kigali across the Rwanda–Uganda border to your designated gorilla trekking destination. After completing registration and a briefing by park rangers, you will begin your trek through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, you will spend one incredible hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will receive your gorilla trekking certificate, enjoy lunch and return to Kigali via the Rwanda–Uganda border.
Meeting and pickup information
- You’ll meet your Iriza Tours guide at Norrsken House Kigali, easily identifiable by their khaki shirt with the Iriza Tours logo.
- We'll meet you at your accommodation, whether it's a hotel or another location, and pick-up is included anywhere in Kigali.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Iriza Tours & Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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