The 4-day gorilla trekking safari is a captivating journey that takes you to Rwanda’s iconic park (Volcanoes) mainly to discover its dazzling beauty.  The trip is a mixture of wildlife, nature, culture and unforgettable memories. The trip starts from Kigali with a scenic transfer straight to Volcanoes National Park.  You will then spend over 2 days trekking through lush forests to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas, a complete lifetime experience. and visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about ongoing conservation efforts.

Beyond the gorillas, your itinerary includes a visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for an authentic taste of Rwandan traditions and a golden monkey trek through the bamboo forests. Unlike your normal safaris, this 4-day gorilla trekking safari is an incredible adventure that offers you immersive experiences.

Day 1: Kigali City town and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Morning/Transfer

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our professional tour guide who will take you for a city excursion in and around Kigali. This is to enable you orient yourself with this great country of ‘a thousand hills’. After this excursion, you will proceed to Volcanoes National Park located in the North of Ruhengeri via undulating and beautiful terraced hills, which show a clear picture of the general landscape and altitude of Rwanda.

Afternoon

You will have lunch and later relax at the lodge as you prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience

Evening

You will have dinner and overnight at the lodge

Accommodation: Budget: Classic resort, Five Volcanoes Lodge (midrange), One and Only Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)

Meals: Full Board.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and visit the Ellen de Generes camp

Morning

Have an early morning tasty breakfast at the lodge, you will start your exciting morning drive to the Volcanoes National Park Headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts of the gorilla trekking experience

Trek and Observation

You will depart for your gorilla trek into the indigenous forest in search of the Gorillas. This trek allows you to immerse yourself in the strange but intimate part of the rainforest where you will hear live calls of colourful birds, chattering of the rare golden monkey, as well as the forest filled with fresh spoor of the mountain’s elusive populations of buffalo and elephant.

Afternoon: You will return to your lodge to enjoy lunch then later visit the Ellen DeGeneres camp. The camp is a living testimony of the great works of the American primatologist Dian Fossey. Here you will be able to see her photos with the gorillas plus all her writings.

Evening

 You will drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight

Accommodation: Budget: Classic resort, Five Volcanoes Lodge (midrange), One and Only Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)

Meal plan: Full Board.

Day 3: Second gorilla trekking and visit Ibyiwachu cultural village.

Morning

Grab a cup of tea at your lodge, then prepare to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about the best way to behave with the gorillas in their habitat.

The Gorilla trekking experience.

It involves people joining groups of 8 people then departing in the jungle to search for these endangered mountain species. Upon meeting up with these gentle apes, one hour is granted for interaction. It involves taking photos and also viewing these creaturesas they  go about their daily activities.’

Afternoon.

You will drive with your guide back to your lodge to enjoy lunch. After a few minutes of relaxation, drive to Ibyiwachu cultural village to discover more about the Rwandan culture. You will be welcomed with the sounds of the local people singing and drumming. From here, you will listen to various traditional songs and performances.

Evening

Relaxation at the lodge, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Kigali international airport.

Very early in the morning, enjoy your tasty morning meals, then drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts of these creatures in their habitat. Trek the golden monkeys, then return to your lodge for lunch.

After lunch, drive with your guide to Kigali International Airport for your flight back home. Bid farewell to your guide, then fly out. Safe travels

End of the 4-day double gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Tour includes

Gorilla permits

Golden monkey permits

All activities on the itinerary & park entry fees

Accommodation and meals

Transport in a standard safari vehicle

Professional Tour Guide

Package Excludes

International Flights

Items of Personal Nature

Tips and Gratuity