Project Description
Meet the wild gorillas in Rwanda volcano National Park!
3-day, 4-night trip
The tour starts from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and we move to Volcano National Park the next day with a private car.
After the arrival we will go on expedition in search of gorillas. In the park, gorilla tracking is limited to 8 people per day, the time limit that can be spent with the gorilla is 1 hour.
You can look for gorillas with a group of specialized guides.
The meeting rate with gorillas is more than 90%, and if you’re lucky, you can meet a cute gorilla baby!
A special permit is required to enter the national park, and the benefits obtained are used to protect endangered gorillas.
The point of this tour
1The precious mountain gorillas
Mountain gorillas are a species of primate that is the closest to humans, and evolved from humans about 8 million years ago. It currently lives only in the forests of the Virunga Mountains that stretch through Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In the 1980s, due to civil wars, overfishing, human disease transmission and deforestation, the number was temporarily reduced and designated as an endangered species.
Mountain gorillas have long hair and short arms and have better physical constitution than other gorillas.
2Small group of people
Gorilla tracking requires special permission to enter. For security reasons, an expert guide will accompany you, the maximum number of people who can enter is limited to 8 per day. The area to which the guide takes us will offer us a safe and relaxing tour.
The shortest excursion is 2 hours, the average is 4 hours and the length is 7 hours. However, as the group moves within the territory, the time required will vary.
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Highlights within the tour
Volcan National Park
Volcano National Park consists of five inactive volcanoes, with the highest peak in the mountain. It is said that there are about 650 mountain gorillas at the foot of the mountain. Currently, 13 groups of mountain gorillas have been identified in the park, in large groups of approximately 30 heads. You can visit eleven of the groups, each called Amahoro, Susa, Karisimbi, Hiruwa.
Ruhengeri
Ruhengeri is a small town located in the northwestern part of Rwanda, 25 km from the Ugandan border, with a population of 70,000. You can see a beautiful landscape surrounded by Lake Lejon, Lake Brela and the volcano. People are friendly and many speak English because they were originally Belgian colonies.
Itinerary of tours
DAY 1
Arrival in kigali
Arrival in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. The staff in charge will pick you up and transport you to the hotel.
Check in at the hotel.
Breakfast/－
Lunch/－
Dinner/〇
Stay in Kigali
DAY 2
Kigali-Ruhengeri (Volcano National Park)
Departure to Ruhengeri early in the morning. It’s a three-hour trip. In the morning Breakfast box.
Arrival at Volcanoes National Park.
Park staff will explain the precautions and things to consider about gorillas, search points and route flow.
The route and time required vary depending on the group of gorillas to watch. Lunch in restaurant.
Depending on the time of completion of the walk, if there is time, we will visit the city of Ruhengeri and visit the local market.
This city is located 25 km from the border with Uganda and offers a beautiful view of its volcanoes.
Dinner at the hostel.
Breakfast/〇
Lunch/〇
Dinner/〇
Stay in Ruhengeri
DAY 3
Ruhengeri-Kigale
Breakfast at the hostel. After breakfast, we will leave for the Birunga volcano and continue south towards Kigali. It takes about 2 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery like coffee, tea and banana farms. Lunch at the restaurant.
Arrival in Kigali. We’ll transport him to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast/〇
Lunch/〇
Dinner/〇
Stay in Kigale
DAY 4
Kigale-To your country
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we will tour the city of Kigali, including the museum in memory of the Genocide to understand Rwanda’s deep history from the colonial period to the 1994 massacre,
We will learn about the further development of Rwanda.
We’ll take you to Kigali International Airport. Starting.
Breakfast/〇
Lunch/〇
Dinner/ー
Flight night
DAY 5
Arrival in your country
Welcome back.
Breakfast/－
Lunch/－
Dinner/－
Available hotels
Deluxe
Kigali Serena Hotel
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
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Price tour
Rwanda Gorilla Tour 4 days
Van type
- Price for one person for two people
- Single room usage fee Please contact us
Land Cruiser
- Price for one person for two people
- Single room usage fee Please contact us
The price of this tour varies according to the season.
| Season | Period | Type of vehicle | Land Cruiser | Single room fee |
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| Low season | From 1 April to May 31 | ー | ー | ー |
| Mid-season | January 2nd to March 31st June 1st to June 30th November 1st to December 22nd |
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| High season | July 1st to October 31st From December 23rd to January 1st |
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<Included in the price>
- Round trip transfer to the airport
- Ground transport
- Private Toyota Land Cruiser (book window side)
- Accommodation and meals listed on schedule.
- Tickets and taxes in all parks.
- 250ml water twice a day
- Assistance
- Domestic flights
<Not included in the price>
- International flights (taxes)
- Visa
- Guide or tips from local escorts
- Drinks, room service, luggage, personal expenses, luggage insurance.
- Phone charges, laundry, items not listed on schedule
- Tip per day / USD10 per person
| Place of departure | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| Departure day | All Saturdays |
| Accommodation | Kigali Kigari Serena Hotel Ruhengeri Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge |
| Tour operator | Local staff will give the tours |
| Minimum number of people | 4 people |
| Tour code | RW001 |
Itinerary notes
- 50% cancellation fee before 30 days of travel
- 100% cancellation fee after 0-14 days
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