This 2 day gorilla trek Rwanda to Volcanoes National Park is a life changing experience. Volcanoes National Park offers refuge to a section of mountain gorillas that account not more than 1004 in the world today. It is the only destination in Rwanda where mountain gorilla treks are done and you will begin your adventure from Kinigi park offices which is 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali.

Volcanoes National Park is in Musanze Province, northwestern Rwanda and consists of ten habituated groups, one of which will be assigned to you to trek. This package also includes a visit to the Iby’Iwacu cultural village, Kigali city tour.

Activities to do on 2 days Rwanda gorilla trip

  • Kigali city tour
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Visit to Iby’Iwacu cultural village
  • Photography

Brief itinerary of the 2 days Rwanda gorilla trip

Day 1: Travel to Volcanoes National Park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and drive back to Kigali

Detailed itinerary of the 2 days Rwanda gorilla trip

Day 1: Kigali city tour, transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Pick up by our driver guide after your breakfast at a hotel in Kigali then you embark on city tour. On Kigali city tour, you will visit Kigali genocide site, craft markets and many other tourist sites.  Later the city tour, you will transfer to Volcanoes National Park which is 2 to 3 hours away.

You will check in at the lodge and after, you will pay a visit to Iby’Iwacu cultural village to learn and interact with locals while also enjoying music performances.

 

Accommodation options

  • Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge (Luxury)
  • Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge/Le Bambou Lodge (Midrange)
  • Kinigi Guesthouse/Muhabura Hotel (Budget).

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and drive back to Kigali

Your day begins with early morning preparation and breakfast then you gather at Kinigi offices for briefing with some packed lunch and water. You will trek anyone of the following families in Volcanoes National Park; Susa A, Susa B, Agashya, Ugenda, Kwitonda, Umubano, Amahoro, Sabyinyo, Bwenge and Hirwa gorilla family.

At 8:00am, your park ranger guide and trackers will take you on your adventure which will last for 2-6 hours. But this depends on your speed of walking, where these apes are and nature of the habitat. Once you get gorilla family, you have only an hour of magical encounter, take photos and learning about their behavior.

End of the 2 days Rwanda gorilla trip

2 days Rwanda gorilla trip includes

  • Kigali city tour
  • Gorilla trekking permit ($1500 per person)
  • Visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Center
  • Visit to genocide site
  • Bottled water
  • Accommodation for 1 night and meals
  • Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Full time English speaking driver guide

2 days Rwanda gorilla trip excludes

  • Personal insurance
  • Personal expenses such as airfares, telephone call, laundry services, Rwanda visa fees, tips (for staff, driver guide, waiters, waitresses and others), cigarettes, extra activities, hotel fees in Kigali.