Tours
Overview
Discover an extraordinary 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda, the remarkable Land of a Thousand Hills, where rolling green landscapes and vibrant communities create an inspiring setting for adventure. This carefully curated journey combines breathtaking scenery with rare wildlife encounters, delivering an immersive primate experience in the heart of East Africa. Your safari leads you to Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas and the playful golden monkeys. The highlight of the journey is the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, often described as once in a lifetime. Guided by experienced trackers, you will venture into the lush rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Standing face to face with these gentle giants in their natural habitat is a powerful and deeply moving encounter that remains etched in memory forever. In addition to gorilla trekking, you will enjoy an exciting golden monkey trek, offering a lively contrast as these energetic primates leap through the bamboo forest. The 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda is complemented by a guided Kigali city tour, providing meaningful insight into Rwanda’s history, culture, and transformation. Uncover the hidden treasures of Rwanda’s primates in just four remarkable days, designed to deliver authenticity, comfort, and lasting memories.
Day by Day
Day 1
Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and completion of immigration formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver guide. After a brief introduction and overview of your upcoming journey, you will be comfortably transferred in a private vehicle to your pre booked accommodation. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will proceed with check in and enjoy a relaxed dinner. The remainder of the evening is at leisure, allowing you to unwind and prepare for the exciting adventures ahead.
Mid Range Accommodation:
Hotel Des Mille Collines
Luxury Accommodation:
Kigali Serena Hotel
High End Accommodation:
The Retreat by Hemingways
Day 2
Kigali city tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Travel Time +2 hrs)
After breakfast at your lodge, you will begin a guided Kigali city tour, including a visit to a vibrant local market and the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi are respectfully laid to rest. The memorial offers powerful exhibitions, video testimonies, and audio guides that provide meaningful historical insight. Following lunch in Kigali, you will embark on a scenic drive to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park, arriving in time for dinner and overnight at your booked lodge.
Mid Range Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcano Eco Lodge
Luxury Accommodation:
Virunga Inn Resort and Spa
High End Accommodation:
One and Only Gorilla Nest
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking and Ibyiwacu cultural village
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a comprehensive gorilla trekking briefing. Accompanied by experienced rangers and carrying your packed lunch, you will then enter the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing their social interactions and capturing photographs. A reasonable level of fitness is required. After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation before an afternoon cultural visit, followed by dinner and overnight.
Mid Range Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcano Eco Lodge
Luxury Accommodation:
Virunga Inn Resort and Spa
High End Accommodation:
One and Only Gorilla Nest
Day 4
Golden monkey trek and Transfer to the Airport
After breakfast, you will return to the park headquarters for a briefing ahead of your golden monkey trekking experience. Accompanied by expert guides, you will venture into the forest to track these lively and endangered primates within their natural habitat. Following this rewarding encounter, you will return to the lodge for lunch. Thereafter, you will be transferred back to Kigali. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be dropped at Kigali International Airport in time for your departure flight. This marks the end of your safari services.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
1 Gorilla permits ($1500), per person to be paid in advance
En-route lunches
Kigali city tour
1 soft drink per meal
Services of English speaking driver/guide
1 liter bottle of mineral water per day per person during safari.
Exclusions
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and cigars.