Enjoy a 2-Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda Tour, a remarkable short safari offering an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda. This 1-night, 2-day adventure starts and ends in Kigali, taking you to Volcanoes National Park, located in northwestern Rwanda and home to one of the world’s last remaining populations of mountain gorillas.
More than 30% of the world’s mountain gorillas live within the Virunga Massif, with a significant population protected in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. During your Rwanda gorilla trekking experience, you will venture into the misty forests of the park in search of one of its habituated gorilla families. Depending on availability and park allocation, you may encounter families such as Sabyinyo, Susa, Karisimbi, Hirwa, Umubano, Kwitonda, Agashya, Bwenge, Ugenda, Amahoro, or others.
One of the greatest advantages of this 2-Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda Tour is its accessibility. From Kigali, it takes approximately 2–3 hours by road to reach Volcanoes National Park, making it one of the most convenient gorilla trekking destinations in East Africa. This short travel time allows you to enjoy an authentic gorilla trekking adventure without spending several days on the road.
Volcanoes National Park forms part of the larger Virunga Conservation Area, a remarkable ecosystem shared by Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwandan section encompasses five of the Virunga Volcanoes: Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhabura, Mount Bisoke, and Mount Karisimbi.
Beyond mountain gorillas, the park is also home to the endangered golden monkey, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, and more than 200 bird species. With its dramatic volcanic landscapes, dense montane forests, and rich biodiversity, this 2-Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda Tour combines convenience with one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences.
Pickup from your hotel in Kigali at 09:00 AM
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kigali city & cultural experience
Scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park
Overnight stay in Ruhengeri
Mountain gorilla trekking experience
1 hour with gorillas in the wild
Return to Kigali
Meet with your Rwanda driver guide for a warm welcome, greeting and after get briefed on what this 2-day gorilla trek Rwanda safari is all about. Next start with first expedition – Kigali city tour expected to cover 2 hours and areas of interest today will be visiting Gisozi or Kigali genocide memorial center to have insight into the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Proceed to Kirimonko local market, observe how business is done here by locals, buy some fresh fruits and the next stop will be the Kings Palace, among other remarkable tourist sites to be visited. The driver guide will then connect you to the hotel or classic restaurant for a delicious lunch and after, begin a 2-3 hours’ trip to Ruhengeri Volcanoes National Park.
If you have always wondered why Rwanda is described as the Land of a Thousand, today will be the day to marvel at God’s creation, you will be amazed by the rolling hills, the lush green and so much more. With early arrival at Volcanoes N/Park, check in at the lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and overnight stay.
After your breakfast, transfer to Kinigi for the 7:00am briefing about rules for gorilla trekking. This is where gorilla families will be assigned to you as well and 12 habituated groups are all open to trekking in this park. Depending on your speed of hiking, a normal gorilla trek takes between 2 and 6 hours inclusive of 1 hour with gorillas. After, expect to return to the lodge to have some refreshments, and later meet your driver guide who will transfer you back to Kigali marking the end of your 2-day gorilla trek Rwanda safari.
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