Rwanda gorilla tour, 4 days

Meet the wild gorillas in Rwanda volcano National Park! 3-day, 4-night trip

4 nights 3 days

The tour starts from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and we move to Volcano National Park the next day with a private car.
After the arrival we will go on expedition in search of gorillas. In the park, gorilla tracking is limited to 8 people per day, the time limit that can be spent with the gorilla is 1 hour.

You can look for gorillas with a group of specialized guides.

The meeting rate with gorillas is more than 90%, and if you’re lucky, you can meet a cute gorilla baby!
A special permit is required to enter the national park, and the benefits obtained are used to protect endangered gorillas.

Key aspects of this tour

The precious mountain gorillas

Mountain gorillas are a species of primate that is the closest to humans, and evolved from humans about 8 million years ago. It currently lives only in the forests of the Virunga Mountains that stretch through Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In the 1980s, due to civil wars, overfishing, human disease transmission and deforestation, the number was temporarily reduced and designated as an endangered species.
Mountain gorillas have long hair and short arms and have better physical constitution than other gorillas.

Small group of people

Gorilla tracking requires special permission to enter. For security reasons, an expert guide will accompany you, the maximum number of people who can enter is limited to 8 per day. The area to which the guide takes us will offer us a safe and relaxing tour.
The shortest excursion is 2 hours, the average is 4 hours and the length is 7 hours. However, as the group moves within the territory, the time required will vary.

Highlights

Rwanda gorilla tour, 4 days

Volcano National Park consists of five inactive volcanoes, with the highest peak in the mountain. It is said that there are about 650 mountain gorillas at the foot of the mountain. Currently, 13 groups of mountain gorillas have been identified in the park, in large groups of approximately 30 heads. You can visit eleven of the groups, each called Amahoro, Susa, Karisimbi, Hiruwa.

Ruhengeri is a small town located in the northwestern part of Rwanda, 25 km from the Ugandan border, with a population of 70,000. You can see a beautiful landscape surrounded by Lake Lejon, Lake Brela and the volcano. People are friendly and many speak English because they were originally Belgian colonies.

Tour Dates

Day1
Arrival in kigali

Arrival in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. The staff in charge will pick you up and transport you to the hotel.
Check in at the hotel.
- Breakfast: x
- Lunch: x
- Dinner: 〇
Stay in Kigali
Day2
Kigali-Ruhengeri (Volcano National Park)

Departure to Ruhengeri early in the morning. It’s a three-hour trip. In the morning Breakfast box.
Arrival at Volcanoes National Park.
Park staff will explain the precautions and things to consider about gorillas, search points and route flow.
The route and time required vary depending on the group of gorillas to watch. Lunch in restaurant.
Depending on the time of completion of the walk, if there is time, we will visit the city of Ruhengeri and visit the local market.
This city is located 25 km from the border with Uganda and offers a beautiful view of its volcanoes.
Dinner at the hostel.
- Breakfast: 〇
- Lunch: 〇
- Dinner: 〇
Stay in Ruhengeri
Day3
Ruhengeri-Kigale

Breakfast at the hostel. After breakfast, we will leave for the Birunga volcano and continue south towards Kigali. It takes about 2 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery like coffee, tea and banana farms. Lunch at the restaurant.
Arrival in Kigali. We’ll transport him to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
- Breakfast: 〇
- Lunch: 〇
- Dinner: 〇
Stay in Kigale
Day4
Kigale-To your country

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we will tour the city of Kigali, including the museum in memory of the Genocide to understand Rwanda’s deep history from the colonial period to the 1994 massacre,
We will learn about the further development of Rwanda.
We’ll take you to Kigali International Airport. Starting.
- Breakfast: 〇
- Lunch: 〇
- Dinner: x
Flight night
Day5
Arrival in your country

Welcome back.
- Breakfast: x
- Lunch: x
- Dinner: x

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Travel Rate

Rwanda Gorilla Tour 4 days

Price per person (USD)

Low season / Van type From 1 April to May 31

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Mid-season / Van type January 2nd to March 31st June 1st to June 30th November 1st to December 22nd

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High season/ Van type July 1st to October 31st From December 23rd to January 1st

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Low season/Land Cruiser From 1 April to May 31

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Mid-season/Land Cruiser January 2nd to March 31st June 1st to June 30th November 1st to December 22nd

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High season/Land Cruiser July 1st to October 31st From December 23rd to January 1st

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Included in the Price

Round trip transfer to the airport
Ground transport
Private Toyota Land Cruiser (book window side)
Accommodation and meals listed on schedule.
Tickets and taxes in all parks.
250ml water twice a day
Assistance
Domestic flights

Not Included in Price

International flight (taxes)
visa
Guide or tips from local escorts
Drinks, room service, luggage, personal expenses, luggage insurance.
Phone charges, laundry, items not listed on schedule
Tip per day / USD10 per person

Information

Place of departure

Kigali International Airport

Departure day

All Saturdays

Accommodation

Kigali
Kigari Serena Hotel
Ruhengeri
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Tour operator

Local staff will give the tours

Minimum number of people

4 people

Tour code

RW001

Important notice for this itinerary

Cancellation policy
50% cancellation fee before 30 days of travel
100% cancellation fee after 0-14 days

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