Rwanda

This 2-day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari offers a rare opportunity to trek mountain gorillas twice in Volcanoes National Park, combined with stays at luxury lodges and seamless transfers from Kigali. Experience the magic of Rwanda’s pristine forests and encounter gorillas in their natural habitat—twice in one weekend.

What to Expect

• 🦍 Two gorilla trekking experiences (different families each day)
• 🌿 3-4 hour guided treks through Volcanoes National Park
• ⏳ 1 full hour with gorillas per trek (observing feeding, play, and social dynamics)
• 🏕️ Luxury lodge stays with stunning volcanic views
• ☕ Pre-trek coffee and park briefings for preparation
• 🚙 Private 4x4 transfers from Kigali

Key Notes

✔️ Best Time to Visit: June – September or December – February (dry seasons)
✔️ Fitness Level: Moderate (trekking involves uneven terrain)
✔️ Packing Tips: Waterproof hiking boots, rain jacket, camera, binoculars

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes & First Gorilla Trek

• 04:00 AM: Wake up and prepare
• 04:30 AM: Pickup from Kigali by certified Salvaje Gorilla Safaris guide
• 06:30 AM: Arrive at Volcanoes NP • Optional coffee stop
• 07:00 AM: Park briefing, family allocation, and registration
• 08:00 AM: Begin 3-4 hour trek with rangers
• 12:00 PM: 1-hour gorilla encounter (photography, observation)
• 01:00 PM: Return to lodge for lunch and relaxation

Your adventure begins before dawn with a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park. After a warm coffee and park briefing, embark on your first gorilla trek, hiking through lush forests to meet a habituated gorilla family. Spend an awe-inspiring hour watching them feed, play, and interact—a truly unparalleled wildlife experience.

Accommodation Options:

• One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
• Virunga Lodge
• Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
  Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Second Gorilla Trek & Return to Kigali

• 07:00 AM: Breakfast at the lodge
• 08:00 AM: Second briefing and new gorilla family allocation
• 09:00 AM: Begin trek to a different gorilla group
• 12:00 PM: Second 1-hour gorilla encounter
• 01:00 PM: Return to lodge for lunch
• 02:30 PM: Drive back to Kigali International Airport

After breakfast, trek to a different gorilla family, deepening your understanding of their behavior and habitat. The second encounter offers fresh perspectives—perhaps witnessing silverbacks leading the group or juveniles tumbling in the foliage. Celebrate your journey with a hearty lunch before returning to Kigali.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

End of Safari

A once-in-a-lifetime double gorilla trekking experience, blending adventure, luxury, and Rwanda’s legendary hospitality—all condensed into two unforgettable days.

✅ Included

• All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text
• Safari vehicle and fuel
• English speaking tourist guide
• Game drives and walks
• Entrance fees to the national parks. All boat tours
• Taxes
• Free mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
• AMREF emergency evacuation insurance
• Gorilla Permit

❌ Excluded

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Drinks / alcoholic drinks / additional meals
• Tips
• Activities not part of the described program
• International travel insurance
• Items of personal nature / souvenirs

PLEASE NOTE

The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travelers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavor to stick as closely as possible to this program. For the majority of itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid range or budget versions of this safari upon request.

Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organizational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.