2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: Volcanoes National Park

Tour Overview

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

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses