3 Day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a great Rwanda gorilla safari that has tourists encountering the amazing mountain gorillas of Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park. This 3 day gorilla trekking Rwanda safari starts and ends in Kigali. This 3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda safari is perfect for tourists after encountering gorillas in their natural habitat. Also included in this 3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda safari is visiting the twin lakes, community walks as well as a Kigali City Tour.
Tour Summary of the 3 days gorilla trekking in Rwanda safari
Day 1: Arrive in Rwanda, Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Visit Twin lakes/ Community walk
Day 3: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda safari
Day 1: Arrive in Rwanda, Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
This first day of your 3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda safari has you arriving in Rwanda and being picked up by your experienced Rwanda safari driver-guide. You shall be briefed about the details of your 3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda safari, and then proceed to transfer you to Volcanoes National Park only about 80kms from Kigali city.
Volcanoes National Park is about 2 hours only of road drive from Kigali, through some very scenic areas including the rolling hills of Rwanda and vast tea and coffee plantations you shall pass by. Depending on your arrival time in Kigali, you may have a Kigali city tour seeing the National Museum, the Genocide Memorial Centre, among others; and then have lunch before proceeding for a transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation Option: 5 Volcanoes Lodge (Up market), Le Bamboo Lodge (Moderate) and Muhabura Hotel (Budget).
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Visit Twin lakes/ Community walk
On this 2nd day of your 3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda safari, you shall wake up to an early breakfast and then transfer to the park headquarters by 8am for a briefing session by park officials. After, you shall be allocated a gorilla family to trek, in groups of 8. You shall then proceed for a gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park adventure. It can take you anything from 30 minutes to 6 hours of gorilla trekking in Rwanda, depending on the location of the gorilla family and the terrain. Once you do encounter the gorillas of Rwanda, you shall spend 1 hour with the gorillas in Rwanda, watching them play, protect each other, feed, groom each other among so many other activities you may find them doing, including feeding.
Whilst gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, look out for other wildlife in Volcanoes National Park like forest elephants and buffaloes as well as various bird species among so much more that your guide shall point out to you.
After gorilla trekking in Volcanoes, you shall head back to the lodge from where you shall have a sumptuous lunch and opt for a visit of the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, or alternatively take a relaxing community walk and watch traditional Kinyarwanda dance performances by the locals. You could also choose to simply laze the rest of the afternoon with a good glass of wine, soothing music on the balconies of your safari lodge of stay with scenic views, or even read a book. Dinner shall be served at the lodge.
Accommodation Option: 5 Volcanoes Lodge (Up market), Le Bamboo Lodge (Moderate) and Muhabura Hotel (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Departure
On this last day of your 3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda safari, you shall wake up at leisure, enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and then proceed to check out of the lodge for departure. You shall have a Kigali city tour and lunch at a selected restaurant in Kigali, all dependent on your outbound flight time. After, you shall be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 3 Day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda safari
Inclusions
- Gorilla permit
- Transportation to and from the airport and during the safari
- Services of an English speaking driver-guide
- En-route lunches
- All park entrance fees and activities in the itinerary
- Full board accommodation
- Bottled drinking water in the tour vehicle
Exclusions
- Air ticket
- Visas
- Beverages
- Tips and souvenirs
- Extra activities not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses like laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc.
