3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour to Volcanoes National Park
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour is a 2night/3days short gorilla safari that offers you a great chance to go gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. The tour also includes Kigali city tour for you to explore the different genocide memorial sites, visit local markets.
A Mountain Gorilla
Volcanoes National Park is one of the 4 parks where mountain gorillas are only living. This is a 160sq.kms park sitting in the extreme North-western Rwanda and has currently 13 habituated gorilla groups, each of which is trekked by only 8pax per day. Volcanoes National Park is only 2-3 hours’ drive in 4×4 vehicle starting from Kigali Capital City. The 3 days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour, a short gorilla trip begins and ends in Kigali.
Highlights of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
- Day 1: 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Walk-Iby’Iwacu Village
- Day 3: Drive back to Kigali-End of the 3 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Detailed itinerary of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
Day 1: 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour to Volcanoes National Park
Pick up by an experienced Rwanda tour guide, drive from your hotel/lodge for Kigali City Tour. After about 2 hours of visiting different historical sites in Kigali including Gisozi genocide site, local markets etc, have lunch then set off to Volcanoes National Park. Kigali to Volcanoes NP is 2-3 hour and arrive early to check into the accommodation for relaxed evening and overnight stay.
Accommodations
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Mid-range: La Palme Hotel
Budget: Muhabura Hotel
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Walk-Iby’Iwacu Village
A cup of tea/coffee early and after, day 2 of the 3 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour starts with briefing about gorilla trekking rules at Kinigi. A number of activities will be performed today including also allocation of gorilla group to you and a park guide who will lead your group of 8pax.
Trekking a group of mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park is entirely unpredictable as it can take 2-6 hours of descending and ascending through hills but 1 hour will be guaranteed for a face to face interaction.
Walk back from the bamboo forest after a magical encounter, relax and later, a cultural walk in the evening in Iby’Iwacu Village. Learn more about Banyarwanda traditions, cultures, lifestyles, dances and music performances.
Accommodations
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Mid-range: La Palme Hotel
Budget: Muhabura Hotel
Day 3: Drive back to Kigali-End of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
Have a hefty breakfast and after, check out of the accommodation-drive to Kigali where you will have brief shopping. After, connect to Kigali Airport for departure marking the end of the 3 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour.
End of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour – Volcanoes NP
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Cultural walk Iby’Iwacu village
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation service for 2nights & meals
- Bottled water
- Travel using 4×4 vehicle in Rwanda
- Professional English speaking driver services fulltime
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour inclusions
- Tipping
- Cigarettes
- Beverages
- Shopping expenses
- Telephone
- Laundry
- Optional activities
What to pack for the 3 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
- Gorilla permit-must be valid
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Camera with no flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Sweater
- Long sleeved shirt
- Long socks
- Trousers
- First aid kit
- Snacks
- Bottled water
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