About this experience
The 1-Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking safari takes you to Volcanoes national park, a paradise to worlds last remaining mountain gorillas and a world heritage site.
Rwanda is famous for its mountain gorilla trekking opportunities in the Virunga mountains and it’s a once in a life time experience. Beside primate walks in Volcanoes National Park, the park also offers volcano hikes, and bird watching, cultural experiences among others that shall spice up your safari.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
- Private experience
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
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Mountain Gorilla trekking Permits
- Driver Guide
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
Early in morning at 5:00 am, Our professional English speaking driver guide shall meet you at Kigali International airport or hotel and give you a short briefing about the trip. Thereafter drive northwards to Volcanoes national park in Musanze, home to more than 300 Mountain Gorillas.
Upon arrival by 7:00am, you will head to park headquarters for registration and a briefing from ranger guides about the Dos and don’ts, expectations for gorilla trekking while in the park.
The ranger guide will share some of the gorilla trekking tips like no flash photography and later divide you in the different gorilla trekking groups.
Depending on location of the family of gorillas you will trek, you will have one magical hour to learn, and observe the majestic mountain gorillas as they interact, play, groom, feed and roam around as you take photos of a lifetime experience
Thereafter the driver guide shall drop you at the Airport/Hotel or any place in Kigali that is convenient to you.
Meeting and pickup information
- The driver guide shall be holding a card with the name of the lead traveler. And the guide will contact you a day before regarding the pick-up details.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gorilla Hub 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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