3 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking tour
Our 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour is one of our highly demanded Rwanda safari tours. Embark on a remarkable and memorable safari experience where you will get to encounter the world famous mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park, as well as golden monkeys. This 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla safari starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda.
Highlights for 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking tour.
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Ruhengeri
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National Des Volcans
Day 3: Golden monkey Trek and Transfer to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary for 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking tour.
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Ruhengeri
You will be met by our guide who will pick you up from your hotel- Kigali transfer to Kigali city for a short city tour where you will visit the genocide memorial site, Richard Kandt house museum and Kimironko market. Later, you will transfer to Ruhengeri town with lunch enroute. Arrive at your lodge in time to check-in and have dinner and overnight stay at your designated lodge/hotel.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National Des Volcans
Early in the morning after breakfast and a briefing from the RDB officials, set off for the gorilla trekking. This experience of gorilla trekking is a once in a life time adventure. The rangers will lead you deep into the forest in search of the Gorillas.
You will move up and down the rugged terrain until you finally meet these harmonious creatures whose company you will cherish for 1 hour. The activity in Rwanda can take 3-5 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. In the afternoon you will head out for a cultural tour at Ibyi’wacu village for a cultural experience with a resident local guide. Visit the former King’s palace and learn more about the Rwandan culture through dance and singing performances from the local intore dance troupe. Return for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge/hotel.
Day 3: Golden monkey Trek and Transfer to Kigali
Wake up to a good breakfast in the misty volcanoes forest and drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed. After your briefing will embark on a guided trek in search for golden monkeys in the forest and this can take between 3-6 hours or more depending on their location.
Once you have located a group, you will be given an hour with the primates and then have your packed lunch and later head back to base. You will then reconnect with your driver guide and drive back to Kigali with drop off at your hotel or at the airport for your onward flight.
End of 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking tour.
