Your 2 days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking is an incredible short Rwanda 2-day expedition crafted to suit within your budget or your limited time.
This Rwanda short gorilla tour takes you to 1 Night in the Volcanoes National Park, a home to some of the remaining 1063 of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas.
Established in 1925, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is a compact rain-forest protected area sitting in land area of only 160sq.kms.
On your 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, your adventure trip begins in Kigali and ends in Kigali. Based on your arrival you can first explore Kigali and after all visit the Kigali Genocide memorial, the Giant market, the art galleries and proceed to the Volcanoes National Park.
Meet in Kigali – Transfer to the Volcanoes National Park – Return to Kigali
7:00am – 3:00pm
Kigali view:
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is a destination not to be missed. Known as the “land of a thousand hills,” visitors can expect to see stunning natural landscapes of rolling hills, green valleys, and mountain ranges. The city itself is surrounded by terraced hills, lush forests, and winding rivers. In addition to the natural beauty, Kigali boasts urban parks, tree-lined boulevards, and well-manicured gardens. Whether seeking adventure or relaxation, Kigali offers something for everyone to enjoy amidst the tranquility of Rwanda’s stunning environment.
Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes N. Park – KIGALI
Exploring deep forests in search of mountain gorillas with knowledgeable ranger guides is a thrilling and humbling experience. The forest comes to life as you hike, and the excitement increases with each step. The knowledgeable guides make sure that your encounter with the gorgeous gorillas is both safe and unforgettable. It’s a fantastical journey culminating in meeting the gorillas, that makes lifelong memories.
Tour at a glance:
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Meals | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kigali City – Volcanoes | INGAGI Park View Lodge | D | Trsf |
| 2 | Volcanoes N. Park | ———- | B, L | Gorilla Trek, Check out |
| Abbreviations: FB- Full Board, D-Dinner, BB-Bed and breakfast, B – Breakfast, BL- Breakfast and Lunch, Flt-Flight, Trsf-Transfer. | ||||
Below are this tour highlights:
Our tour guide/ driver will meet you at Kigali Airport or at your Hotel in Kigali, greetings – short briefing and immediate transfer to the Volcanoes National Park. If you are interested; you may wish to start with a short city tour of Kigali and after all visit the genocide memorial site; a grim reminder of the senseless massacre of innocent’s lives in 1994. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to 1994 genocide and how Rwanda has dealt with that past. The drive is through beautiful rolling hills, awesome landscape, bypassing coffee and banana plantations on a comfortable paved road and is approximately 3 hours from Kigali to your lodge. Upon arrival to your lodge you will check in, and the reminder of your day at leisure enjoying the beautiful nature of the surroundings of your hotel.
Today, your gorilla trek is sure to be the highlight of your tour. You will be at the Kinigi ranger station by 7:00am, where you allocate guides and briefed before heading into the forest. We will track one of the 10 habituated Gorilla groups in Rwanda. You will then move in a company of experienced ranger guides through the forest while searching for mountain gorillas. Only eight people are able to track each habituated gorilla group. Time taken while searching for these great apes, between 2 to 6 hours depending on the movement of the gorilla groups.
After the Gorilla trekking, you will meet your driver guide ready at the parking site, get some refreshing time, then drive back to your Hotel in Kigali or at the Airport for your late evening outbound flight.
End of the Tour – Welcome back.
