About this experience
Venture into Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable 1-day trek to see the majestic Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. This adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kigali, followed by a briefing at the park headquarters. Guided by expert rangers, you’ll hike through lush montane ecosystems before meeting a gorilla family, where you can observe their daily life for an hour. This tour promises breathtaking wildlife encounters paired with stunning volcanic landscapes. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, this trek requires a minimum of three participants.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Lunch with soda or bottled water
- Private transportation
Not included
- Tips, souvenirs and donations
- Gorilla Permit of $1500 payable on site at the park office. Gorilla Permit fee covers the government park entrance fees, a conservation/environmental fee
Itinerary and highlights
The driver will pick you up from your Hotel in Kigali early morning at 4:30 am and depart to the park headquarter for the briefing and grouping into small teams basing on which gorilla group you are to be tracking.
Accompanied by a highly trained guide and the national park rangers, you will set off for your thrill experience of the Gorillas in the Mist. Once reached the family, you are allowed to spend strictly one hour with these amazing creatures.
The trek can entail some thorough climbing as well as hiking although when you come face to face with the tranquil yet potent Mountain Gorillas, watching them only a few meters away from you observing the group, the baby with the mothers, the gorillas partaking their everyday routine just right in front of you is all very overwhelming. After trekking, you will have lunch and we drive back to Kigali.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide with our company logo will be waiting for you at the Hotel lobby or pick up at Kigali International Airport with your names written on a paper sign
- Pick up at your Hotel or Apartment or Airport in Kigali or Musanze
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- New Horizon Africa Safaris Ltd
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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