About this experience
Come face to face with endangered forest-dwelling mountain gorillas during this full-day, private gorilla trekking tour.
The iconic animals would be impossible to find without the help of guides, but you’ll be led right to their favorite hangouts.
Hike deep into the lush forests of Volcanoes National Park to find them, with ground transportation by 4X4 vehicle from Kigali.
This tour includes permit fees and hotel transfers. Relax with front-door pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Kigali Stop along the way to the park to take pictures and grab a coffee.
Hike through the forest Enjoy time to observe gorillas playing and interacting.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 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
- Gorilla permit
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- English speaking driver/guide
- Transport in a 4X4 vehicle
Not included
- Tips to the guide and park rangers
Itinerary and highlights
Our accredited guide/driver will meet you at your hotel at 4:30 am and drive to the park.
It’s a 112 km long drive to get to the Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, Musanze province which is a habitat to the endangered Mountain gorillas.
You can take visually attractive pictures from the different stopovers along the journey and have a cup of coffee.
At exactly 8.30 am, we move to the park’s headquarters in Kinigi Village where you are briefed by the ranger about the rules and regulations governing Gorilla tracking.
You are distributed into different groups and then sent off into the forest.
The hike is quite strenuous but rewarding once you set your eyes on the gentle mountain gorillas.
You will watch them carry about their day-to-day routine like the juveniles playing, mothers feeding their young ones and the Silverbacks taking watch out for their families avoiding any predator.
After, you will trek back to the starting point and transfer back to Kigali.
Meeting and pickup information
- The driver will meet you in the hotel lobby.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Devine African Safaris Ltd
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
- For travelers 15 years and above
- 4 hours will be alloted to travel time on this tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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