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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Experience in Volcanoes National Park

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French

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Enjoy a memorable one-day gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park, set in Rwanda’s spectacular Virunga Mountains. The journey starts early with a scenic drive from Kigali, followed by a guided trek through lush forests to encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior and family dynamics up close. When time allows, enrich your experience with a visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where former poachers have transformed into conservation ambassadors, sharing traditional dances, local customs, and inspiring stories of community-led conservation. This experience offers the perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and meaningful impact.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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Kigali

Pick up and transfer to Volcanoes National Park. 4:30AM, Our tour guide will be at your chosen pick up location. It can be at your residence, hotel, airbnb or airport. The volcanoes national park is in the northern province of Rwanda. It is a 108km distance and 2h30min drive from Kigali. Enjoy the scenic roadtrip in the country of beautiful thousand hills. Along the way you will meet with the locals going to the rural markets carrying the commodities (large green bananas, irish potatoes...) on their head. As you arrive at the park, you will receive a warm coffee and a short briefing before the tracking.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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Volcanoes National Park: Home to the endangered mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking experience and witness these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. The park also offers breathtaking views of the Virunga volcanoes, adding to the charm of your safari. The hike can last anything from 30 minutes to hours, reaching an altitude of between 2,500m and 4,000m. Porters are available to carry backpacks and cameras, as well as to offer a helping hand along the route. Carry a light backpack with bottled water and your gear for the gorilla trekking. While tracking the gorilla, you might get the chance to spot a diversity of other species and once you have finally met your gorilla family, you have one hour to spend with gorillas. Learn about their behaviors and take some pictures, etc.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

$1500 permit fee not included

Lunch 4*4 Pickup included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Pick up and drop off

Bottled water

All Taxes

Lunch

Gorilla Permit Fees(If Opted)

Comfortable 4x4 Safari Car, Modified LandCruiser

Gorilla permit fee (if not Opted)

Pickup points

2000 Hotel

82 St Kn, Near Kigali City Tower Kigali Rwanda

Kigali Marriott Hotel

Kn 3 Avenue, Nyarugenge District, Nyarugenge District Kigali Rwanda

Kigali Serena Hotel

KN 3 Avenue, Boulevard de la Revolution Kigali Rwanda

Hotel Chez Lando

KG 201st , Airport Roa, Remera Kigali Rwanda

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali

KG 2 Roundabout Kigali Rwanda

Kigali Intl. Airport

Kigali Rwanda

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