2 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
The 2 days Gorilla trekking Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park is an exceptional package for short time travelers who want to have an encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas. The 2 Days Rwanda gorilla tour gives you chance to encounter one of the 10habitauted gorilla families in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National park. Over the years, Rwanda has been ranked as the best gorilla trekking destination which offers luxury gorilla safaris at $1500 per permit
Located in north western Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is home to the highest population of mountain gorillas in the Virunga Conservation Area and second to Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park world wide. The gorilla Park was established in 1925 purposely to protect the endangered mountain gorillas from getting extinct.
Besides mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National park shelters other wild animals which include Golden monkeys, Forest elephants, Buffalos and various bird species. Other outstanding animals to see in this Park are golden monkeys, bushbucks, duikers, spotted hyenas, giant forest hogs, leopards, and about 180 bird species including the Albertine Rift endemics.
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Highlights of the 2 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
- Departure from Kigali City.
- Overnight in one of the exquisite Safari Lodges.
- Road trip by customized 4WD Vehicle.
- City Tours.
- Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.
Brief Itinerary: 2 Days gorilla trekking Rwanda
Day 1: Depart Kigali City for Volcanoes National Park
Our 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda departs from a Hotel in Kigali City at about 7:00 am then engage in a City tour. Later drive through the scenic City of Kigali and Northern Province to the booked accommodation facility in the outskirts of Volcanoes National Park. Your road transfer is done in a comfortable air-conditioned safari vehicle and takes about 3 hours.
Settle in at the reserved place of Lodging, have lunch and continue to the Gorilla Guardian Village and this is where your adventure begins. Learn about banana beer brewing, preparation of traditional dishes, grinding of millet flour, preparation and use of herbal medicine, and many other activities. A sumptuous dinner will be prepared by some of the Lodge’s experienced Chefs and decoratively served in the comfort of your room or restaurant.
Overnight at Luxury: One & Only Gorilla’s Nest. Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge. Budget: Villa Gorilla Kinigi.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Volcanoes Gorilla Trekking Tour and drive back to Kigali
Today is dedicated to trekking the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and given the duration of this activity, leave the Lodge after having a proper breakfast. Be at the Park Headquarters by 7:00 am for briefing whereby the Ranger guide highlights the details of the unique life of mountain gorillas and guidelines of trekking them.
Gorilla trekking can take anywhere between one and four hours, then spend one hour watching them at a distance of 7 meters. On completing this magical experience, return to the Safari Lodge for a well-earned lunch then drive back to Kigali.
End of the 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
Inclusions
- Gorilla Permit.
- City tour.
- Transport by 4WD Vehicle.
- Cultural tours.
- Bottled water.
- Services of full-time English-speaking guide.
- Driver allowances.
- One night’s accommodation.
- Local government taxes.
- Park entrance fees.
Exclusions
- Rwanda visa.
- Air ticket.
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry fees, alcohol, cigarettes, and souvenirs.
- Accommodation in Kigali.
What to bring for the 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
- Lightweight and neutral-colored safari pants as well as a long-sleeved shirt.
- Travel documents-passport, travel insurance, e-tickets, travel itinerary, and visa.
- Personal first aid kit.
- Camera with extra memory space and batteries.
- Waterproof backpack.
- Lightweight backpack.
- Comfortable hiking boots.
- Pair of binoculars.
- Wide brim hat.
- Toiletries (lip balm, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, hand sanitizer, and many others).
- Insect repellant.
- Re-usable water bottle.
