Want an express gorilla tour in Rwanda? Book this 1-day Rwanda gorilla tour. It’s only a 2-hour drive from Kigali City to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze, making it feasible to conduct 1-day Gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda.
The only challenge is waking up as early as 5:00 AM and hitting the road to the northern province of Rwanda to arrive in time for the morning briefing at 7:30 AM, which lasts for an hour. During this meeting, you will be assigned to random groups of 8 and given specific mountain gorilla groups to track.
Attending this briefing is crucial as important information is communicated and it’s an opportunity to clear any doubts about gorilla trekking. You can ask the wardens any questions you may have. After the briefing, you’ll feel more confident about encountering these mountain gorillas.
1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Highlights
- 1-day gorilla trekking tour in Rwanda starting from Kigali City.
- Early morning transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park.
- Park briefing at Kinigi headquarters before the trek begins.
- Assignment to a small group of 8 visitors with experienced park rangers.
- Guided walk in the forest to search for mountain gorillas.
- Spend one hour observing the gorillas and taking photos without flash.
- Learn about gorilla families and their behavior from the guide.
- Receive a gorilla trekking certificate after the activity.
- Return transfer to Kigali City or Kigali International Airport after the trek.
Detailed 1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
This tour requires you to already be in Rwanda, or alternatively, your flight should arrive no later than midnight for a same-day trekking and departure.
Our Rwanda tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation or Kigali International Airport as early as 4:00 AM and drive you to Volcanoes National Park in the northern province of Rwanda, a journey of approximately 2 hours or less.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the park offices in Kinigi for the briefing. Afterward, you will venture into the jungles to search for mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking can last from 2 to 8 hours, depending on how quickly the gorillas are located. Park rangers often locate the gorillas in advance and guide your group, minimizing search time.
When you encounter the gorillas, you will have 1 hour to observe them in their natural habitat, take photos (without flash), watch them interact, and learn about the family group from your guide.
After your time with the gorillas, you will return to the park headquarters to receive your gorilla tracking certificates. Then, you’ll be transferred back to Kigali City to catch your flight home, marking the end of your 1-day Rwanda gorilla tour. If you plan to stay overnight in Rwanda before departing, our guide will transfer you to your accommodation.
