Overview

Rwanda is a famous tourist destination for gorilla tours since it is part of the Virunga Conservation Area. Gorilla trekking is exclusive to Volcanoes National Park in the northern region of the country. You are assured of a time of your life as you take this 2 days gorilla tour in Rwanda. The itinerary for this safari is as follow.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Proceed to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze district upon arrival and pick up at Kigali International Airport by our driver guide. With variation in your arrival time, you can opt for an optional city tour to add to your Rwanda experience. This city tour will see you visit places like the art museum, Kigali genocide memorial, and Inema art. Enjoy an en route lunch in the city before continuing to the park. Arrive by evening at your lodge, have dinner, and rest.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and departure

Start your final day of the trip with an early breakfast before receiving a short briefing at the park offices. Traverse the dense canopies of the park searching for the assigned gorilla family while in your group of 8 people led by a ranger guide. Deep in the forest arrive in habitat of the gorillas and spend the next hour observing them go about their daily activities. The gorilla can spend most of the hours of the day feeding and then resting. The young ones are, however, playful and can keep you entertained throughout your hour with these primates while watched upon by a territorial silverback. Return to the lodge for lunch and thereafter checking out. Depart for Kigali as your final destination.