Gorilla Safari
Rwanda Luxury Safari: Gorilla Volcanoes (3 days)
3

DAYS

2

PLACES TO VISIT

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

This 3 Day Rwanda Luxury Safari: Gorilla Volcanoes begins and ends in Kigali, the capital. The trip includes the trekking permit ($1,500 per person). You will track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, home to over 400 gorillas. Additional activities during the safari will include a city tour of Kigali, a visit to the twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo and a community walk.

INCLUDED ITEMS

Airport transfers
Gorilla trekking permit
Accommodation as specified
Meals as per the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Bottled water during the safari
Park fees and permits
Professional guide
Ground Transportation

Day to Day

Day 1 | Arrival and Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes

Upon arrival, your driver-guide will provide detailed information about your 3-day safari. You will then be transferred north to Volcanoes National Park, located 80km (50mi) from Kigali—approximately a two-hour drive.

If you arrive in Kigali early, you can take a city tour, where you can visit the National Museum and the Genocide Memorial Center. After lunch, you will be transferred to the park in the afternoon.

Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 | Gorilla Trekking, Twin Lakes Visit and Community Walk

Enjoy an early and delicious breakfast before your driver-guide takes you to the park headquarters by 8 AM for a briefing. Afterward, embark on an incredible adventure—gorilla tracking! This activity usually requires hikers to have a moderate level of physical fitness. The trek can take anywhere from 1 to 6 hours, and once you locate the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to observe them for 1 hour. It is truly a remarkable experience to see them play, care for each other, and feed.

During the trek, hikers may also spot other wildlife, including golden monkeys, elephants, buffalos, and a variety of birds. After the trek, you will be escorted back to the lodge for lunch. You can then choose to visit the beautiful twin lakes, Burera and Ruhondo, take a walk through the local community to watch traditional dances, or simply relax in the afternoon at your lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 | Transfer to Kigali and departure

Be early to rise and have breakfast before you check out of the lodge on your third day of your 3 Day Rwanda Luxury Safari: Gorilla Volcanoes. After that, your driver-guide will transfer you to Kigali, where you can spend a short time shopping at local markets. You can also buy souvenirs. If you have extra time, you could also visit the pottery project and the Franco-Rwandan Cultural Center. Enjoy lunch and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Breakfast, Lunch

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