Tour Overview
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda — Volcanoes National Park |
| Price From | $2,010 per person (including gorilla permit $1,500) |
| Tour Style | Private / Premium Wildlife |
| Data Source | Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Trekking — 2025/2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Morning pickup from Kigali. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a moving overview of Rwanda’s history. Drive 2.5 hours through Rwanda’s famously pristine countryside — the “Land of a Thousand Hills” — to Musanze, gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Afternoon optional visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Overnight near Volcanoes NP.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & Return to Kigali
Early breakfast. Transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for 7 AM briefing. Trek into the bamboo and rainforest slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes to find one of Rwanda’s 12 habituated gorilla families. Experience the awe of sitting meters away from a silverback. One magical hour with the gorillas. Return for your certificate. Afternoon drive back to Kigali. Safe travels!
Inclusions
- 1 night mid-range lodge near Volcanoes NP
- All meals
- 1 gorilla trekking permit ($1,500)
- Round-trip transport from Kigali
- Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
- English-speaking driver/guide
Why Rwanda for Gorilla Trekking
- Easier treks — Volcanoes NP terrain is generally less steep than Bwindi
- Shorter drive from Kigali (2.5 hours vs 8-9 hours from Kampala)
- Kigali is Africa’s cleanest and safest capital
- Combine with golden monkey tracking and Dian Fossey’s grave hike
- Premium experience — Rwanda positions itself as a luxury destination
