1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park
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12 hours
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Are you interested in booking a gorilla safari in Rwanda? That's an awesome idea! We have firsthand experience and can assure you that it's absolutely worth it. When you choose to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda, we specialize in tailoring unique group and private gorilla trekking tours to Volcanoes National Park. As providers of luxury safaris in Rwanda, we take pride in our certified safari guides who are registered with the Rwanda Safari Guides Association. With our expertise and attention to detail, we guarantee a 99% chance of gorilla sightings when you book your gorilla safari with us. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of these magnificent creatures, witnessing their natural habitat up close. Our tailor-made tours ensure an unforgettable experience, combining comfort, adventure, and expert guidance. Get ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime, where you'll create cherished memories and develop a deep appreciation for Rwanda's incredible biodiversity.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Early wake up and drive to volcanoes take 3 hours approx explore a land of thousand hills by driving into majestic hills of northern province head to the park which is characterized by open grasslands, bamboo forests and swamps. The Volcanoes National Park once stretched all the way to parts of the Virunga National Park in DR Congo. The park sits in one of Africa’s most mountainous zones including five volcanoes – Karisimbi, Sabinyo, Bisoke, Muhavura and Gahinga. Mount Karisimbi is the highest of them all at 4,507 meters. The Volcanoes National Park is bordered by the Virunga National Park in DR Congo, Mgahinga National Park in Uganda and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest when it was gazetted as one large protected area known as Volcanoes Ecosystem. There are about 360 mountain gorillas remaining in the whole world today, which gives you an opportunity for you to see half of these remaining gorillas in one place.
Volcanoes National Park
At 4:30 am our safari driver guide will pick you up and drive off to the park. It’s a 2 and half hour long drive to get to the Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, which is a habitat to the endangered Mountain gorillas. At exactly 7.30 am, we move to the park’s headquarters in Kinigi Village where you are briefed by the ranger about the rules and regulations for Gorilla tracking before you head off to the jungle. The trek normally lasts between 2 and 5 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family and a maximum of eight visitors is allowed per gorilla family. Once you reach the gorillas you are permitted to stay for one hour to view them. The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Rwanda is 15 years.
Options
Price per person.
Pop up Safari car or jeep 4x4 Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Meals with locals drinks.
professional driver-guide
pick up and drop off any where in Kigali
Gorilla Permit: Mandatory, Share Passport copy(s) for assistance.
Tips to the guide and park rangers.
Anything not explicitly mentioned.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gorilla Trekking
Destination709424,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my partner have always dreamed of doing gorilla trekking so when Christian helped this come to life it was surreal! As tourists we felt incredibly safe and welcomed with Christian he was super knowledgable and happy to share lots of description and reasoning with all our questions to help us learn and understand the culture. We also did a cultural village visit, Golden Monkey Trek, Diane Fossey Museum and women’s centre. All suggested and planned with Christian from Universal Ventures Rawanda. Any requests we had were never too much for Christian he was always happy to help. I would 110% recommend Christian to all my friends and family who I know want to come to Rawanda. Thankyou for making our dreams come true!
Thanks Kim for that wonderful day
133yanisr,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kim was my guide for my experience with the gorillas. He made the day so comfortable. Everything was perfect! We also had many conversations about everything. I definitely recommend traveling with him!!
Amazing Rwanda gorilla trek! Playful babies, calm silverback, great guides. Book permits well in advance.
Aglaia O,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda was absolutely incredible. We found the gorillas within about an hour of hiking, and seeing them up close was unforgettable. The baby gorillas were especially playful and entertaining to watch, constantly moving around and interacting with each other. In contrast, the silverback was calm, quiet, and completely self-focused — somehow both powerful and peaceful at the same time. The gorillas were not scary at all, and we never felt threatened during the experience. The guides were fantastic: experienced, knowledgeable, and very entertaining throughout the trek. One of our guides even shared stories about crossing paths with Dian Fossey, which made the experience feel even more special and connected to Rwanda’s conservation history. One important tip: make sure to secure your trekking permit well in advance, as spots are limited and can sell out quickly. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that I would highly recommend.
Kigali Gorillas
201marcellee,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We chose the long route, but it was worth it. We were amazed; the guides were great, and the drive from Kigali was not too long with the agency driver, NEZA, who was truly excellent from start to finish. The agency manager was a great help; he was super and available, assisting us with all the procedures.
The trek was perfect! We saw a beautiful family of gorillas including two Silverbacks! The best experience of my life!
Teresa B,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seeing gorillas in their natural habitat was incredible! A truly serene experience. The tour was well planned and could not have been more perfect. The entire team guided with professionalism and love. My porter, Jacqueline, was wonderful and took great care of me. My personal guide/driver, Kim, was a delight! I learned much about Rwanda from him on the drive. I was surprised he greeted me with champagne toast! The day could not have been better.
Top professionell!
Martin M,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was top. Very professional. I can highly recommend the company.
Unique excursion north Rwanda
marius06,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super correct organization punctual and friendly helpful
Alie & Annemarie - April 9, 2026
Annemarie B,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a MUST do if you visit Rwanda. Viator arranged our tour and it was excellent. I don't think people realise how close you can get to the gorillas, it's incredible when they physically brush up against you.
Gorilla Trek was Incredible
Styleeman,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience, Christian took care of us and gave us tour information on the way there and on the way back. The drive was comfortable and informative. The hand over to the trekking team was seamless and we were provided all the information we needed prior to arrival. Top tip bring a change of clothes and a towel, if it rains in the mountains you get very wet!! 2026- Gorilla trekking licence is an additional 1,500$ for non-Africans, 500$ for Africans. Bring additional cash for a porter to carry your bags and support you through the mud.
Perfect gorilla experience
C1752PIthomass,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An early start (0430), but a smooth drive and the tour ran like clockwork. An excellent guide in Shadady, who spoke great English and has a comfortable 4WD car. We got to see the gorillas after approx. 1h 30 min walk, half of which was on farmland tracks and paths, the rest on muddy wet trails in the scrub/jungle. As my elderly mother was with us, the tour company made sure we were assigned a more easily accessible gorilla family. Younger people have to drive a lot further into the reserve and hike longer to see their allocated gorilla family. On the way back, stopped in a juice bar in Rwanda's second city for lunch, very good standard. Had great coffee on the way there. My only concern was that after transferring the company several thousand dollars for tours, communication was very thin. I had to chase the company up for booking confirmations, pick-up times etc and we never received any kind of itinerary. However, the company always replied quickly to emails. I had a nagging fear that the company had just taken my money and run off with it ! I needn't have worried, they were completely professional at all times. Maybe this "light communication" is just the Rwandan way. I hired them for a Kigali City Tour (one day) and also Lake Kivu Day Tour, both were equally professionally run. Highly recommended !
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