3 Days Gorilla Trekking – Rwanda

Rwanda Gorilla trekking Adventure tours

3 Days Gorilla Trekking – Rwanda

Day 1 – 2025: Arrival at Kigali International Airport, half day Kigali city tour & transfer to volcanoes National Park - Driving Time: 2.30 hrs.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner. Meet your guide at your hotel for a briefing and start your Kigali city tour. Begin your exploration at the Belgium Museum, where you'll learn about the 10 Belgian UN peacekeepers who lost their lives during the war, honoring their sacrifice and contributions. Proceed to Nyamirambo, the oldest part of the city, known for its rich history and vibrant culture. Take a leisurely stroll through the area, soaking in the sights and sounds of this bustling neighborhood. Head to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant site commemorating the 1994 Rwanda genocide against the Tutsi community. Gain deeper insight into this tragic chapter of Rwandan history through exhibits, memorials, and survivor testimonies. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Khana Kazana restaurant and then proceed to Volcanoes National Park. Volcano National Park- bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience a face-to-face encounter with these intriguing creatures. The park is set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains. Highly regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main draw card, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, visiting the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Centre, and enjoying a beautiful day hike to the Crater Lake on Mount Bisoke. Virunga INN – Luxury https://virungainn.com Five Volcanoes Hotel – Mid-Range https://www.fivevolcanoesrwanda.com Mountain Gorilla View Lodge – Standard https://3bhotels.com/branches/mountain-gorilla-view-lodge

Day 2 – 2025: Gorilla trekking, and Visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. After the early morning breakfast at the lodge, set off for Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park which offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day. Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village Offering an adventurous stay in a traditional rural, Rwandan village that has existed for centuries living with and next to mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime as you home stay with the community and become part of their family Day Itinerary 0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast. 0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing. 0800: Start the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. 1200: Estimated time of returning from the jungle. 1230: Transfer back to the Lodge. 1300: Lunch at the Lodge. 1500: Visit to Iby’ Iwacu cultural village. 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge. Overnight: Virunga INN – Luxury https://virungainn.com Five Volcanoes Hotel – Mid-Range https://www.fivevolcanoesrwanda.com Mountain Gorilla View Lodge – Standard https://3bhotels.com/branches/mountain-gorilla-view-lodge

Day 3 – 2025: Drive to Kigali International Airport for the departure flight. Driving Time: 2.30 hrs.

Meal Plan: Breakfast. Start the day with morning breakfast and drive to Kigali airport for the departure flight in the afternoon.

Day 3 – 2025: Drive to Kigali International Airport for the departure flight. Driving Time: 2.30 hrs.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

Start the day with morning breakfast and drive to Kigali airport for the departure flight in the afternoon.

Costs: Based on per person sharing a double/Twin/Triple room

3 Days Gorilla Safari	2 PAX US$ PP	4 PAX US$ PP	6 PAX US$ PP	SRS US$
Luxury Lodge facility.	2,195	1,910	1,795	500
Mid Lodge facility.	2,060	1,710	1,610	210
Standard Lodge facility.	1,490	1,165	1,095	190

NB: Kindly add USD1500 per person Gorilla Permit Cost to the above safari costs

Included

Meet and greet assistance on arrival
Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day
All activities as highlighted in the itinerary
Genocide Memorial Visit
Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4×4
Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver guide.
Village/ Cultural Visit in Volcanoes.
Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
Emergency Medical Evacuation Services.
Our assistance.

Excluded

International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
All extra activities, visits, entrances and extra meals/drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Gorilla Permit (USD1500)
Entry visa fees,
Optional extras whilst in Kigali
Drinks throughout the trip,
Tips and gratuities,
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.