2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari – Ever wondered why Rwanda is one of the most preferred gorilla trekking destinations in the world? Not all tourists prefer traveling long distances; hence, they end up choosing to trek from Rwanda.
This 2-day gorilla tour is one of the shortest and most comfortable gorilla trekking packages. Upon your arrival, you will transfer to Volcanoes National Park right away.
No matter what time you arrive, our driver will pick you up and transfer you immediately. The drive is just two hours by road.
For a more detailed day-by-day plan of this 2-day Rwanda gorilla tour, please refer to the itinerary below.
2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Highlights
- 2-day gorilla safari in Rwanda starting from Kigali.
- Short road transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park.
- Meet your tour guide at the airport and transfer to your lodge in Musanze.
- Overnight stay near Volcanoes National Park before the trek.
- Morning briefing at the park headquarters before gorilla trekking.
- Group allocation of up to 8 visitors for the trekking activity.
- Guided forest walk 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.
- Transfer back to Kigali for your departure flight.
Detailed 2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival, you will find our tour guide already waiting for you at the airport. From there, he will transfer you to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze without delay.
Depending on your arrival time, you will check in to your lodge and begin early preparations for your gorilla trekking adventure the following day.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Departure
This day starts with an early rise. You need to be at the ORTPN offices by 7:30 am for the morning briefing. During this meeting, you will be assigned to groups of eight randomly and given all the necessary advice for your mountain gorilla trekking adventure.
After the briefing, you will begin your trek accompanied by an armed ranger for protection. Some of the park guides will move ahead to locate the gorillas and guide your group in the right direction.
The trek isn’t as challenging as the ones in Uganda but still requires a good physical condition.
When you encounter the gorillas, you will spend an hour observing them before returning to the park headquarters to receive your respective gorilla tracking certificates.
Afterward, you will transfer to Kigali to catch your flight back home.
End of 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour.
