Rwanda · 2 days
2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Express
The quickest way to see mountain gorillas: Volcanoes National Park is only two and a half hours from Kigali's airport.
- Duration
- 2 days
- Starts
- Kigali
- Ends
- Kigali
- Country
- Rwanda
Overview
Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park is so close to Kigali that a gorilla trek fits into a single overnight. You drive north on the afternoon you land, trek the next morning, and are back in Kigali for an evening flight. It suits travellers combining gorillas with business in Kigali or a wider trip in East Africa.
- Mountain gorillas in the Virunga volcanoes
- Only 2.5 hours from Kigali airport
- Kigali Genocide Memorial if your flight times allow
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
We meet you at Kigali airport. If your arrival time allows, we stop at the Kigali Genocide Memorial before driving north through the hills to Musanze and your lodge at the foot of the volcanoes.
- Approx. 110km, 2.5 hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Day 2
Gorilla trekking & return to Kigali
A 7am briefing at Kinigi park headquarters, then a trek of 1-6 hours up the volcano slopes to spend one hour with a gorilla family. Afterwards we drive back to Kigali for your onward flight.
- Approx. 110km, 2.5 hours
- Breakfast and lunch
- End of safari
This is a sample route. Every trip is private, so we can add days, swap lodges, change the pace or fly instead of drive on the longest legs. Lodges are confirmed when we book, subject to availability.
What’s included
- Gorilla, chimpanzee, golden monkey and rhino tracking permits for the activities in your itinerary, booked in advance
- Park entrance fees
- All game drives
- Boat cruises
- Accommodation and meals as listed for each day
- Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Full-time English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport or border pickup and drop-off
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- All government taxes
Not included
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Visa fees
- International flight tickets
- Personal and medical insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and laundry
Good to know
- Gorilla trekkers must be 15 or older and reasonably fit. Gorilla trekking guide
- The dry seasons (June to September, December to February) are best for trekking and game drives, but this safari runs all year. When to go
- What to pack and frequently asked questions
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