1-Day Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park
This 1-day gorilla trekking tour in Volcanoes National Park gives you a chance to see mountain gorillas in their natural home. You’ll visit a gorilla family, learn about their behavior, and understand conservation efforts that help protect them. Guided by experts, you’ll walk through the lush forest in a small group for a personal and meaningful experience.
Options
$1500 permit fee not included
Lunch
4*4
Pickup included
What's included in 1-Day Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
Volcanoes National Park
Lunch, full meal with a soft drink
Inclusions
- 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)
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Feel free to let us know any specific location you want for pick-up and drop-off.
