1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

French

24 hours

Mobile ticket

Volcanoes National Park is situated about two hours from Kigali city, Rwanda’s capital. The drive to the park is scenic – viewing the beautiful mountains and green forests, which gave Rwanda its name as the “land of a thousand hills.”

Gorilla trekking can take minutes or hours depending on where the gorillas decide to rest from the previous day.

When you finally meet the mountain gorillas, you will have a magical chance to see them feeding and crushing through the underbrush, babies running around and full-grown gorillas inching toward observers loudly declaring their importance.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Dress code is formal

Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

customers are no longer required to have a PCR COVID-19 test

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Rwanda Travel

The One-day gorilla trekking trip in Rwanda is best done when a visitor is already in Rwanda since it requires very early pick up and late drop off. Set off at 4:30 am, for a 2 hours picturesque drive to Volcanoes national park found in Musanze province, habitat to endangered mountain gorillas. On arrival, enjoy your breakfast and proceed to the park headquarters at Kinigi for the briefing by the park warden. At 8:30 am the tour guide will transfer you to the starting point of the gorilla trek. The gorilla groups are allocated to the guests at random at the park headquarters. However, our experienced guides have over time built a strong relationship with the park wardens. They normally talk to them before time and express the clients’ interests in specific gorilla groups. They normally get a positive response over this. On return, your driver will transfer you back to Kigali for drop off at your hotel or at the airport for a scheduled flight back home.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Lunch and Bottled Water

Transport by private vehicle

Gorilla permits ($1500 per person).

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1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.50

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Trip - thanks!
CANSU A,,Dec 21, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
The trip started at 4:30 am in Kigali. The driver was very kind and skilled. Even though we had a small incident with a flat tire, he managed to fix it quickly and help me make it on time to the park. There is no breakfast so it's important to make sure you are prepared for this. Lunch was amazing!
This is a truly magnificent wildlife experience!
KPRP,,Apr 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just returned from one day overnight Gorilla trek in Volcano Mountains Rwanda! It is truly amazing. It is expensive but please know that the money goes into protecting these amazing animals and to increase their habitat which sadly, is decreasing! I highly suggest using Uber Luxe safari. They are true professionals and you will not be disappointed! It really is a trip of a lifetime and if you will not regret it!