Overview
4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Hiking
Experience Rwanda on a 4-day adventure combining gorilla trekking, Mount Bisoke hiking, and Kigali’s cultural highlights.
Explore Volcanoes National Park and enjoy a remarkable encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Then, hike Mount Bisoke at 3,711 metres for breathtaking rainforest scenery and views of its beautiful crater lake.
From misty mountains to vibrant Kigali, this safari offers an unforgettable blend of nature, adventure, and culture.
Itinerary
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kigali. Start the day with a guided visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum, an important historical site that tells Rwanda's story of resilience and transformation. After the visit, enjoy a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park.
Along the way, take in Rwanda's breathtaking countryside, rolling hills, vibrant villages and terraced landscapes that make Rwanda truly live up to its name, "The Land of a Thousand Hills." Upon arrival, enjoy an enriching cultural experience at the Ibyi'wacu Cultural Village, where you will interact with local communities, witness traditional performances and learn how tourism and conservation have improved local livelihoods while protecting the gorillas.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
GORILLA TREKKING EXPERIENCE
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your once-in-a-lifetime Mountain Gorilla Trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, you will trek through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, you will enjoy one full hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Watching them feed, interact and move through the jungle. This is one of Africa's most powerful and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you take on the exciting challenge of hiking Mount Bisoke, one of the eight volcanic peaks in the Virunga Mountains. Standing at 3,711 meters above sea level, It offers an incredible trekking experience filled with stunning landscapes and rewarding views. The hike typically takes around 6 hours round trip, depending on fitness level and trail conditions. Along the way, you may spot wildlife such as monkeys, forest birds and other park species. Reaching the summit, rewards you with breathtaking views of the mountain's beautiful crater lake and surrounding Virunga peaks. Fun fact: the famous primatologist Diane Fossey named her research station "Karisoke" by combining the names of two nearby volcanoes; Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and enjoy a comfortable drive back to Kigali International Airport in time for your outbound flight. This safari is also a perfect extension for travelers continuing to other East African destinations such as Kenya, Tanzania, Mombasa, Zanzibar or Madagascar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Full board accommodation
- Full time English professional safari driver guide
- 4×4 Safari land cruiser
- Gorilla trekking permit fees
- Park entry fees
Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Porter Fees
- Visa fees
- Laundry services
- Personal items
- Gratuities & tips
- Additional drinks and extras not mentioned
Accommodation
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
This is a mid-range eco-lodge located in Kinigi, Musanze District in northern Rwanda, situated on the foothills of Mount Karisimbi near the edge of Volcanoes National Park.
