3-Day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Tour Overview

This exciting 3-Day Gorilla Trekking trip in Volcanoes National Park offers a short but unforgettable adventure. Perfect for busy travelers, it combines thrilling wildlife encounters with comfortable stays and tasty meals. Based near Musanze, you’ll trek with expert guides, spot rare primates, and soak in the park’s lush beauty.

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

Transportation

Meals & Accommodations

Gorilla Trekking Permit

Bottled Drinking Water

International Flights

Visa

Optional Activities

Tour Program

Day
01

Travel from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Your journey starts with a morning pickup from your Kigali hotel or airport around 7 AM. Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive through rolling hills and tea plantations to the park’s base in Kinigi. Check into the Lodge, a cozy spot with mountain views, warm fireplaces, and friendly service. Relax after lunch, take a short walk, or visit nearby villages.

Meal Plan: Half-board.

Accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.

Day
02

Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Fun

Rise early for breakfast, then head to the park headquarters by 7 AM for a briefing. Trek into the bamboo forests with a skilled ranger—hikes last 2-7 hours depending on gorilla location. Spend one magical hour observing a family group (up to 8 people per group). Return for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, choose the optional Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village tour: dance with Intore performers, learn about Rwanda’s history, and see traditional crafts.

Meal Plan: Full-board.

Accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.

Day
03

Relaxed Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and free time—perhaps a golden monkey trek or coffee tour (extra cost). We transfer you back to Kigali by early afternoon, arriving around 1 PM. Extend your stay or catch a flight home with memories to last a lifetime.

Meal Plan: Half-Board

Accommodation: None unless requested