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The 4 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda offers an immersive experience into the heart of Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival in Kigali, you’ll journey through Rwanda’s scenic landscapes to reach the park. The highlight of the trip is the gorilla trekking adventure, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Guided by experienced rangers, you’ll trek through lush forests to encounter these majestic creatures. In addition to gorilla trekking, the tour includes visits to cultural sites, allowing you to engage with local communities and learn about Rwanda’s rich heritage.
Enjoy on a guided trek through dense forests to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, creating unforgettable memories.
Cultural Visits to Local Communities: Engage with local communities, learning about their traditions, crafts, and daily life, enriching your cultural understanding.
Enjoy picturesque drives through Rwanda's rolling hills and lush greenery, offering breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Stay in well-appointed lodges with meals provided, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing experience throughout the tour.
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across lush undulating hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 meters above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options. It also offers a collection of restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.
Experience the highest standard of comfort and convenience at Kigali Marriott Hotel. This premier luxury business hotel in Kigali is conveniently located along KN3 Avenue in downtown Kigali, close to the financial district, embassies, government ministries and Kigali City Hall. Timeless elegance surrounds you on arrival to a modern and spacious lobby and grand stairs. Experience spacious guest rooms decorated in warm pastel colors and fitted with the latest in technology.
Visit Cucina Restaurant for tasty, innovative Italian fare and Lobby Bar for cocktails and city vistas. Complete your stay with a day of pampering at Saray Spa, the largest spa in the city, with its 5-star treatments and outdoor pool. Featuring the largest meeting space in the city, the hotel in Kigali is ideal for hosting productive conventions, elegant weddings and retreats of all sizes. Whether here for business or leisure, their Kigali luxury hotel offers all the amenities you’ll need for an unforgettable retreat in Kigali, Rwanda.
Ideally located on one of Kigali’s most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art. Relaxed yet elegant, the hotel centres on the Executive Lounge and Bar, which opens onto a wide sundeck overlooking the newly refurbished swimming pool. Also overlooking the pool, the popular Milima Restaurant offers a wide range of all-day buffet choices, while the relaxed Sokoni Café offers inside and outside poolside seating. The capital’s natural business hub, the hotel also boasts its own extensive conference centre, 500-seater auditorium and lavish ballroom.
The hotel features 148 rooms. Guests can choose from a selection of 60 Standard Rooms, 37 Superior Rooms, 19 Deluxe Rooms, 18 Junior Suites, 7 Prime Rooms, 6 Executive Suites and a luxury Presidential Suite. In-room facilities include 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge, hair dryer, private safe and a flat screen satellite TV.
Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
The bustling city of Musanze, also referred to as Ruhengeri, is situated in northwest Rwanda. Musanze is the hub of Rwanda’s gorilla trekking tourism route, offering many cafes, bars, and restaurants. It serves as the gateway to the spectacular Volcanoes National Park and is encircled by a number of attractions including the towering Mount Karisimbi, one of five impressive volcanoes in the park; the bat-filled Musanze Caves; and the beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo – set against a spectacular backdrop of rolling green hills. Musanze is known as one of the best places in East Africa to track mountain gorillas and visitors flock here to view these majestic mountain apes.
The Bishop’s House is located in Musanze in the Northern Province of Rwanda. All rooms are furnished with large, antique handcrafted four-poster beds on a wooden floor that envelopes the occupant in warmth and grandeur. In the en-suite bathrooms, guests will be met with hot showers and bathrobes. The rooms have cable programming, Wi-Fi, minibars and tea and coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning and sumptuous dinners. All meals include the availability of unlimited soft drinks, local beers and house wines with the exclusion of all premium drinks.
Located in Kinigi, Rwanda, Virunga Inn Resort & Spa offers stylish accommodations with beautiful views of the mountains. The property features beautifully appointed rooms equipped with comfortable bedding, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and a seating area. The property also features a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi throughout, room service, and a restaurant serving a tasty breakfast each morning.
Located just outside of Kigali City Centre in the Gasabo district, Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was created by a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The centre is an extremely moving, challenging, educational and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and successful rebuilding post-genocide.
The memorial hosts a tour which is transparent and educational but very sombre and humbling when guests realise that over 250,000 deceased are buried on the site of the memorial.
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day.
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is an expansive, 12-acre property that rests adjacent to the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The campus showcases the best in sustainable architecture, local resourcing, and environmentally responsible practices and will offer state-of-the-art laboratories, a scientific conservation library, and meeting space for large groups. The goal of the campus is to inspire everyone who visits, to cherish gorillas and encourage a lifetime of conservation.
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Bed and Breakfast
VIP Meet and greet assistance on arrival.
Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day.
All activities as highlighted in the itinerary.
1 Night accommodation in Kigali on arrival on a half-board basis.
2 Nights at Volcanoes National Park.
1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, and trek).
Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit.
Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4x4 with WI-FI in receptive areas.
Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver guide.
Visit the Ellen DeGenrous Gorilla Fund Museum.
Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
Emergency Medical Evacuation Services.
Our assistance.
International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated.
All extra activities, visits, entrances, and extra meals/drinks are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entry visa fees,
Optional extras whilst in Kigali.
Drinks throughout the trip.
Tips and gratuities.
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.
Explore Rwanda’s pristine parks, gorilla trekking, serene landscapes, and rich culture with a tailored safari package crafted for unforgettable journeys.
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