About this experience
The one day Rwanda gorilla trek takes you to the Volcanoes National Park a home to the remaining endangered mountain gorillas, which have stayed due to the effort of our Beloved Dian Fossey once the great primatologist, she was brutally murdered in her cabin at a remote camp in Rwanda in December 1985. It has been theorized that her murder was linked to her conservation efforts, probably by a poacher.
Early morning breakfast, and meet with our guide at around 4.am and Drive to Musanze and around 7.am you will be at the volcanoes headquarters for briefing about the mountain gorillas and the volcanoes as well. Thereafter enter the forest to track GORILLAS. When you meet with the gorillas you can take photos and/or videos. This will normally take you 1 hours with them until midday, then go for lunch. after having lunch visit gorilla guardian village for culture experience Then drive back to Kigali to your Hotel.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 15 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
- Bottled drinking water
- Gorilla permit fee
- Hotel pickup and Drop-off
- 4x4 vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Gorilla Guardian visit fee
Not included
- Flights and visas
- covid-19 negative test
Itinerary and highlights
You will see and spend some time with the endangered mountain Gorillas and learn more about how they live, what they eat and how gorillas related to us. you will also get information about how those beautiful creatures are being conserved by the park.
Meeting and pickup information
- After Early morning breakfast, and meet with our guide at around 5.am and Drive to Musanze and around 7.am you will be at the volcanoes headquarters for briefing about the mountain gorillas and the volcanoes as well. Thereafter enter the forest to track GORILLAS. When you meet with the gorillas you can take photos and/or videos. This will normally take you 1 hours with gorillas later go for lunch, after visit gorilla guardian village for culture experience later drive back to Kigali to your Hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- French — Guide
- French — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Judith Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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