Rwanda · Gorillas
4 Days Volcanoes Gorilla Trek
The shortest serious gorilla safari we run, possible only because Kigali sits two and a half hours from the trailheads.
- 4 days
- From $4,120
- Private
- 2 – 6 guests
Overview
Volcanoes Gorilla Trek, at your pace
Four days is the shortest serious gorilla safari we run, possible only because Kigali is two and a half hours from the trailheads — no internal flight, no long transfer day lost either way.
One trek is included; a second permit can be added for travellers who want a rest day and a repeat visit to a different family.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Country
- Rwanda
- Style
- Private
- Group size
- 2 – 6 guests
- Difficulty
- Moderate to strenuous
From, per person sharing
$4,120
Based on two travellers, mid-season
No deposit until the plan is right. 30% confirms, balance six weeks before arrival.
Highlights
What makes this safari special
- 01Volcanoes National Park
- 02Kigali
Best months
Permits are limited to eight visitors per family per day and sell out months ahead in June to September; book as early as you can.
Day by day
The itinerary
1Day 1Arrive Kigali, transfer to Volcanoes National Park
An afternoon at leisure to settle in before the trek.
Volcanoes area · lodge, full board
2Day 2Gorilla trekking, Volcanoes National Park
Ninety minutes to five hours on the trail, depending on the family you are allocated.
Volcanoes area · lodge, full board
3Day 3Golden monkey tracking or a rest morning, transfer to Kigali
An optional second activity, then an afternoon Kigali city tour including the Genocide Memorial.
Kigali · hotel, B&B
4Day 4Depart Kigali
A morning at leisure before the international flight.
Departure
What is included
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- Private guide and vehicle throughout
- Accommodation as listed, full board at Volcanoes
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Porter fee, $20, paid directly and worth arranging
- A second trekking permit if you want to add one
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