About this experience
The one-day Gorilla Trekking Adventure helps you to get closer to one of the Mountain Gorilla families within Volcanoes NP, home to the remaining endangered 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.
At 5:00 AM, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Musanze.
At 7:00 AM, You will check in at Volcanoes NP's headquarter for legal formalities and get a briefing before the track starts.
During the tracking, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with these endangered creatures while taking photos and/or videos. The tracking adventure will end with having your lunch before we take you to Gorilla Guardian Village for a cultural experience.
Later on, our driver guide will take you back to Kigali and drop you at your Hotel.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- At the VNP headquarter
- Bottled water
- Packed lunch
Not included
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Flights & Visa
- Gorilla Permit for Volcanoes National park
Itinerary and highlights
This is going to be a quick answer to everything you may be asking yourself about Mountain Gorillas. You will see them closely and spend some time with them while learning more about their lifestyle, food, and how they are related to human beings.
It is going to be the right time for you to learn more about the importance o conservation, especially how Volcanoes National Park is taking care of them.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is only allowed for people aged for 15 years old and above
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- This is only a transfer service and we advise our customers to bring their payment cards for the Gorilla permit to make the payment on arrival or buy their permit before the trip day. Our office will be happy to assist you buying/getting your Gorilla permit either on your arrival or by sending us the money via DPO Group so we can get your permit before your arrival. Much better if you share your WhatsApp number for quick communication.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Usalama Tours Rwanda
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Our office will be happy to assist you buying/getting your Gorilla permit either on your arrival or by sending us the money via DPO Group so we can get your permit before your arrival.
Much better if you share your WhatsApp number for quick communication.
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What ticket format is listed?
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