Private Tour

1 Day Private Gorilla Trekking in Kigali Rwanda

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

On this day our driver will pick you up early in the morning at 4:00 am from the hotel and head to Musanze district at the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for assembly and briefing about the endangered mountain gorillas and the volcanoes as well. The meeting is compulsory and it is also at this time that you get to be assigned to gorilla families and porters.

According to how gorillas are located, Gorilla groups are allocated taking into account your overall fitness. Now that you are ready, you will head to the forest to track your gorilla group along with other tourists. You will go through thick forests, and steep and muddy areas before finally meeting the family. Follow instructions from the head guide and take as many photos as you can.

Stay calm and do not make sudden movements. The memory of the time spent with the gorilla family will always remain with you because watching a family of mountain gorillas is very different from any other wildlife experience.

Additional Info

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

Tour duration is travel time included

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Volcanoes National Park

In this tour, you Spend one hour with the gorilla family once you locate them. You'll have the opportunity to observe and photograph these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Duration includes travel time

6 hours • Admission Included

Iby'iwacu Cultural Village

In this tour, You get to Experience Rwanda Culture and immerse in the culture and traditions of the local people, particularly the Batwa community. The Batwa are an indigenous pygmy group who historically lived in the forests of the Volcanoes region and were hunter-gatherers where you will spend at least an hour.

1 hour • Admission Included