3 Days Volcanoes Gorilla Trekking Safari

This 3 Days Volcanoes Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you on one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters — trekking through the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park to spend a magical hour face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas. Fewer than 1,100 mountain gorillas remain in the wild, making this a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali Arrival and Transfer

Arrive in Kigali, meet your guide, and transfer to your accommodation. Briefing, dinner, and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Early start for the gorilla trek briefing at Kinigi HQ. Trek to find the mountain gorilla family. Spend a precious regulated hour with them. Afternoon cultural activities. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Return to Kigali

Final breakfast and any last-minute optional activities before transferring back to Kigali for drop-off.

What is Included

• Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
• All transport in a private 4WD safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bottled drinking water throughout
• Gorilla trekking permit (USD 1,500 pp)

What is Not Included

• International flights and visa fees
• Personal travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
• Items of a personal nature
• Activities not mentioned in the itinerary