Book this 2-Day Gorilla Viewing Tour, one of our gorilla trekking tours, for an exceptional gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda.
Rwanda is one of the best places to see gorillas in Africa. Volcanoes National Park, the home of mountain gorillas, is just 2 hours from Kigali City, which is partly why many tourists prefer to trek from Rwanda. Its gorillas are much closer compared to the other two destinations.
This short distance makes it possible to complete a gorilla trekking safari in a day or two without hassle. For Uganda and Congo, you will need at least three days for a gorilla safari, along with many hours on the road unless you can afford flights.
This 2-day Rwanda gorilla tour starts and ends in Kigali. The package includes a gorilla trekking permit priced at USD 1500 per person, the same rate year round. Accommodation options range from shoestring to super luxury, depending on your budget and preference.
2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Highlights
- 2-day gorilla trekking tour starting and ending in Kigali City
- Short road transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
- Meet your tour guide at the airport or your hotel in Kigali
- Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about local culture and traditional dance
- Overnight stay at a lodge near Volcanoes National Park
- Morning briefing at the park headquarters before gorilla trekking
- Guided walk in the forest with park rangers to search for mountain gorillas
- Spend one hour observing the gorillas and taking photos without flash
- Receive a gorilla trekking certificate after the activity
- Return transfer to Kigali City or Kigali International Airport
Brief 2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Departure
Detailed 2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Our guide will pick you up at Kigali International Airport or any accommodation of your choice and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park in the northern province of Rwanda. The drive takes approximately 2 hours or less, depending on traffic.
On arrival, enjoy a cultural experience at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, a perfect opportunity to learn about Rwanda’s culture, values, traditional dances, and more. Afterward, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Departure
Wake up early and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before heading into the jungle to search for your assigned mountain gorilla family. Spend an hour with them once located, then return to the park headquarters to receive your gorilla trekking certificates.
After receiving your certificates, your tour guide will transfer you to Kigali. You can proceed directly to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight or get dropped off at any accommodation of your choice.
Book this 2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour today for a quick and unforgettable mountain gorilla encounter.
