2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour | 2 days gorilla trekking safari in volcanoes national Park
2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour, Experience an unforgettable 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour with Mum and Dad Uganda Tours, designed for travelers seeking a short yet rewarding wildlife adventure. This safari takes you to the spectacular Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas, and begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital city.
The highlight of this tour is an incredible gorilla trekking experience, where you’ll hike through the lush forests of the Virunga Mountains to encounter one of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla families in their natural habitat. Spending one magical hour observing these gentle giants up close is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that few destinations on Earth can offer.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife attraction without compromising on the quality of the adventure. Whether you’re visiting Rwanda on business, have a short holiday, or wish to combine gorilla trekking with other East African destinations, this safari offers the perfect opportunity to witness these remarkable primates in the wild.
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Arrival, Kigali City Tour & transfer to Volcanoes national park
Day 2: Gorilla tracking and Nature Walk / Cultural Tour (optional)
Detailed itinerary for the 2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – City Tour – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional guide/driver from Mum and Dad Uganda Tours. After a short briefing about your safari, you will begin a guided tour of Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest and most vibrant cities.
Your city tour includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving and educational site that commemorates the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The memorial serves as the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims and offers an insightful exhibition that tells the story of Rwanda’s history, the events leading up to the genocide, and the country’s remarkable journey toward reconciliation and recovery.
You will also visit a local arts and crafts market, where you can browse a variety of handmade souvenirs, traditional baskets, paintings, jewelry, and other locally crafted products while interacting with local artisans.
After lunch at a local restaurant, depart Kigali for a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze (formerly Ruhengeri). Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and picturesque countryside, earning the country its nickname, the “Land of a Thousand Hills.”
Upon arrival at your lodge in the evening, check in and relax as you prepare for the highlight of your safari—the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience the following morning.
Destination: Volcanoes national park
Accommodation Options
Luxury: One And Only |Five Volcanoes
Mid-range: Le Bambou gorilla lodge
Budget: Garden Palace hotel
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 2: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking experience
Early morning breakfast and then after report to the park headquarters to receive short briefings about gorilla trekking and also gets you allocated to the gorilla family. At 8:00am you will start to hike into lead by the ranger guide hike deep into the forest to have a chance to meet the endangered gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking time is unpredictable since meeting them depends on where these apes spend their last night from. After the apes are met, you will spend an hour with them while taking videos and photos with them.
You are not advised to use flash cameras when taking photos as this can scare away these apes. After this wonderful experience, descend back to the lodge for full lunch. In the afternoon, go for cultural performance and meet the batwa people or take a nature walk. Return to the lodge / hotel and later transfer back to Kigali. Depending on you departure flight schedule, you transfer back to Kigali international airport to meet your departure flight back home.
End of Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour with Mum And Dad Uganda Tours
Included in a 2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
- Airport transfers
- Transportation in a 4WD plus all fuel for the tour
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Activities as listed
- 1 Gorilla Tracking permit per person (USD 1500)
Excluded in a 2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
- International flights
- Visa
- Meals that are not part of your accommodation
- A porter to carry your day pack during gorilla tracking (recommended)
- Government tax or increments in park fees
- Personal insurance (medical/travel)
- Tips and gratuities to your driver/guide, rangers, site guides, porters, hotel staff, etc.
- All expenses of a personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, souvenirs etc.)
Important Information
- Gorilla permits are not reserved until payment has been received, and availability changes daily during the festive season.
- We strongly recommend confirming your reservation as soon as your travel dates are finalized.
- Should permit availability require slight adjustments, we can easily shift your itinerary by one or two days as you suggested.
- The driver-guide will ensure all ranger briefings are clearly communicated,
- Rwanda can be visited at any time without difficulty, and this itinerary avoids unnecessary backtracking while maximizing your time in the countries.
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