4 Days Gorilla Trekking In Rwanda

Overview

The 4 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda gives you the experience of trekking the mountain gorillas which takes place in Volcanoes National Park. The National park has a total of 400 mountain gorillas which is half of the 880 whole population of gorillas remaining in the whole world.

This 4 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda gives you the opportunity to experience gorillas as well as the golden monkeys within the same park. The park has 12 habituated gorilla families which can be visited on a daily basis by visitors interested gorilla trekking in Rwanda.

Highlights

  • Visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus by the Diana Fossey fund
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Golden Monkey Trekking
  • Kigali City Tour

Itineraries

Day 1 : Pick up from Airport- Volcanoes National Park

This gorilla trekking in Rwanda tour package will start when you arrive at Kigali International Airport, you will be picked up by your driver guide. After your lunch in the city you will set out for a city tour; this city has well developed markets, amazing history-you will be able to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site, also have a visit in art galleries.

Later embark on your journey to Volcanoes National Park which is located approximately 120 km from Kigali. Arrive at the park and check in at the lodge of your choice, Have dinner and overnight.

Day 2 : Gorilla trekking -Volcanoes National Park

Enjoy a hefty breakfast in the morning; after be picked up by your guide that will take you to the headquarters of the park, where you will be briefed about the rules and regulations concerning gorilla trekking in Rwanda.

This activity is really thrilling as you will have amazing views of the volcanoes, and when you meet the gentle giants you will watch them play, feed, among other things, which is an unforgettable experience. On top of watching the gorillas you will be able to fortunately see other animals like monkeys well as various species of birds.

Later after trekking head back to the lodge for a late lunch. Throughout the evening, you can take a walk in the community or choose to stay and unwind at the lodge.

Day 3 : Golden monkey tracking or optional Dian Fossey tomb visit

Have breakfast early enough and after carry on guided by the park ranger to track the golden monkeys, these animals are very interesting to watch while they play, move around trees and feed. Another alternative could be visiting the Dian Fosssey tomb.

Here you will find out a lot concerning this primatologist who once took care of mountain gorillas (please note that; optional activities are not included in the final costing). Return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, visit a local school where you will interact with the locals.

Day 4 : Kigali city tour- Departure

After a heavy breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Kigali. In the meantime you will go for a city tour and visit a few places like pottery projects, markets, handicraft shops, the national museum etc.

Later have lunch still in the city and drive to the airport for your flight back home with unforgettable memories.

  • Gorilla trekking permits
  • Golden monkey permits
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Driver guide service
  • All taxes included
  • Soft drinks
  • Airfares & Visa
  • Luxury drinks/Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips to local guides
  • Personal insurance and shopping