2 Days Gorilla Tour in Rwanda
2 Days Gorilla Tour in Rwanda | Volcanoes National Park (2027)
Add this 2-day Tour to your Rwanda Vacation for a chance to get up close and personal with endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This quick getaway starts in Kigali City, the country’s Capital, and heads northwest to Volcanoes National Park.
While the trip is short, you will surprisingly get a chance to track one of the 12 habituated gorilla families in the Park and also visit the Gorilla Guardians’ Village (also referred to as the Iby ‘Iwacu Cultural Village) to get immersed in the culture of the people.
Highlights
- See the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat at the Volcanoes National Park.
- Explore the interesting birds and other primates that call the Park home.
- Learn about the rural life and traditions from locals by visiting the Gorilla Guardian Village.
- Explore the City’s unique hospitality and find nice art and crafts.
- Relax at the comfort of your accommodation close to Volcanoes National Park.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in the beautiful Volcanoes National Park via road transfer; afternoon visit to Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
Day 2: Rwanda Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park, transfer to Kigali City.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in the beautiful Volcanoes National Park via road transfer. Afternoon visit to Gorilla Guardian’s Village
Welcome to your Rwandan gorilla tour experience! Your destination is the beautiful 16000-hectare Volcanoes National Park, meeting up with your experienced safari guide at the Hotel or upon arrival at the Airport. Established in the 1920s, this Protected Area was created to protect the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
You will be staying at one of the Safari Lodges around the Park, with breathtaking views of the Forest and surrounding landscapes such as Virunga Volcanoes.
Depending on your arrival time, you will have lunch immediately or later after settling in before starting your immersion into local cultures and traditions.
Your afternoon will be spent in the Gorilla Guardian’s village with activities including, but not limited to, a tour of the King’s palace replica, dressing up in traditional Royal attire and acting as a King/Queen for a day, visits to the traditional herbalist, and taking part in dance and music performances by Intore Dance Troupe.
Overnight accommodation at the Bishop’s House (luxury), Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (midrange), or Kinigi Guesthouse (budget).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. The Bishop’s House includes house drinks.
Exclusions: All premium drinks.
Day 2: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Experience in Volcanoes National Park, Transfer to Kigali City
A fun day waits in Volcanoes National Park. Start the day with breakfast at the Lodge, followed by a transfer to the Kinigi Park Headquarters for briefing.
You will need a packed lunch, hiking boots, enough drinking water, snacks, and a reasonable level of physical fitness for this day’s adventure.
After the briefing, get transferred to the starting point by vehicle, as most starting points are about 20-30 minutes away.
Start searching for the mountain gorillas in the company of armed Rangers/Guides attached to the Rwanda Development Board.
You will go through different ecosystems and occasionally come across birds, other primates, and butterfly species, and find the gorillas 1-4 hours later.
Once found, you will have 60 minutes of watching and taking photos as Ranger guides describe their behavior while they eat, rest, play, and groom each other.
Return to the Lodge for an early lunch and check out of the Lodge before hitting the road for your journey back to Kigali.
Make your way through the Northern Province while taking in the sweeping views of the countryside until the Capital.
From here, you can be dropped off at your place of residence or catch your connecting flight home.
If you plan on connecting today, please ensure you book a flight that departs not earlier than 8:00 pm. Safe Travels!
Inclusions of the 2-Day Gorilla Tour in Rwanda;
- Gorilla tracking permit/s.
- Visit to the Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
- Park entry fees.
- Bottled water.
- One night’s accommodation.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Ranger fees.
- Relevant Government taxes and levies.
- Private comfortable transportation with a 4X4 Safari vehicle.
- Meals as per the itinerary.
Exclusions of the 2-Day Gorilla Tour in Rwanda;
- Domestic and International flights.
- Visa fees.
- Laundry fees.
- Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
- Tips (to waiters, Rangers, porters, and Lodge staff).
- Porter fees.
- Souvenir shopping.