A Luxury Gorilla Trekking Package to Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda
The 3 Day Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking tour to Volcanoes National Park is a short but memorable Luxury Rwanda journey that is best suited for travelers on a business tour or conference in Kigali that would love to meet the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park before heading back home preferably on spared weekend. This Luxury Gorilla Trekking journey to Volcanoes National Park starts and ends in Kigali City
3 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Tour Highlights :
Kigali City Tour
Stunning scenic views of the Country side.
Gorilla trekking.
Visit to Ibywachu cultural village
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will meet and greet with your private driver/ guide who will brief you about your Rwanda Gorilla safari and later embark on a 3 hours’ drive North of Kigali to Kinigi at the foot of Volcanoes National Park via Rwanda’s most beautiful countryside. You will arrive in time to check into the lodge and later enjoy lunch and later dinner surrounded by the evergreen tropical forest.
You may choose to take a helicopter flight instead of driving in and out.
Accommodation option: Singita Kwitonda Lodge ( Ultra-Luxury), Sambora Kinigi Lodge ( Luxury), Ingagi Park View Lodge ( Mid-Luxury)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing together with your packed lunch and thereafter you will venture into the bamboo jungle in search of the gorillas. The trek takes from 2-8 hours depending on how close the gorillas are and on finding them you allowed a time of 1 hour to watch and capture this memorable experience as the gorillas go about their day to day activities. Later retire for an overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation option: Singita Kwitonda Lodge ( Ultra-Luxury), Sambora Kinigi Lodge ( Luxury), Ingagi Park View Lodge ( Mid-Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Lazily transfer back to Kigali city
Today wake up at leisure and enjoy you breakfast before transferring to Kigali where on arrival you will embark on a Kigali City tour including a visit to Kigali Genocide memorial in Gisozi ,Rwanda National Museum and to Caplaki Market to buy souvenirs depending on the time of your departure flight. The City tour can alternatively be done on the first day and then you do a visit to the Ibywachu Cultural Village on the last day.
Accommodation Plan: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and drinking water
End of 3 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Rwanda tour
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How Difficult is gorilla trekking in Rwanda?
Gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda ranges from moderate to strenuous depending on where the gorilla family has moved overnight. Treks can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours, typically through rainforest and bamboo at altitudes between 8,000 and 11,000 feet. A reasonable level of fitness is required and walkers with mobility challenges can hire porters and sedan chairs for assistance on the trails. Your Engabi Tours travel expert will brief you fully on what to expect and can match you with the most appropriate gorilla family group based on your fitness level.
What is the Best Time for Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda?
The best time for gorilla trekking in Rwanda is during the two dry seasons of June to September and December to February. Around this time trails are drier, easier to navigate and vegetation is less dense making it easier to spot and photograph the gorillas. The short rains in November and long rains from March to May make trekking more challenging though permits are available year-round and gorilla sightings are guaranteed regardless of season. If budget allows, we recommend June to September for the most comfortable conditions.
Is gorilla Trekking in Rwanda worth the cost?
Yes, gorilla trekking in Rwanda is worth it for the right traveler. Spending one hour in the presence of a wild mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat is one of the most profound wildlife experiences on earth. There are fewer than 1,100 mountain gorillas left in the world all of them living in this corner of central Africa and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park offers the most accessible and well-managed trekking experience. We consistently hear from guests that gorilla trekking in Rwanda is the single most memorable travel experience of their lives.
What is the difference between gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda?
The difference between gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda comes down to accessibility, setting and accommodation quality. Rwanda offers a more polished experience with exceptional luxury lodges immediately adjacent to Volcanoes National Park and shorter better-maintained trails. Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on the other hand feels wilder and more remote with longer treks through denser jungle. Uganda offers the advantage of combining gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking and savannah safaris across Queen Elizabeth National Park in one trip. We offer combined Rwanda and Uganda itineraries for those who want both.
Is it Possible to combine Rwanda with another destination?
Yes, combining Rwanda with another destination is one of the most popular ways to plan the trip. Rwanda pairs exceptionally well with Zanzibar or Mombasa for a gorillas-and-beach combination after the intensity of trekking. It also works beautifully with Uganda where you can extend your primate experience with chimpanzee tracking and savannah game drives and for a more ambitious East Africa adventure, Rwanda combines naturally with Kenya or Tanzania for a full safari circuit. Your Engabi Tours travel expert will advise on the best pairing based on your interests, travel pace, and time available.
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