2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

This 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari offers an unforgettable opportunity to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat at Volcanoes National Park, located about three hours from Kigali, East Africa’s cleanest city.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the extinct Virunga Volcanoes, the park’s lush slopes and bamboo forests provide one of Africa’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. In addition to gorillas, Volcanoes National Park is home to golden monkeys, guenon monkeys, buffaloes, forest elephants, and a wide variety of bird species.

The safari also includes a guided Kigali City Tour, where you and your safari guide will agree on the places you would like to visit, such as the Genocide Memorial Centre, museums, local markets, and historical monuments—allowing for a flexible and personalized city experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide, who will brief you about your 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari.

Begin with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, where you will learn about Rwanda’s history and the events of the 1994 genocide. Continue with a guided Kigali city tour, including visits to selected museums, monuments, and local markets. Enjoy lunch in Kigali before departing for Volcanoes National Park, approximately 80 km north of the city.

Arrive at your lodge, check in, and relax. In the evening, enjoy a cultural experience at the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you will learn about traditional Rwandan life, music, and dance.

Accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the park headquarters by 7:00 am for a detailed briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking.

Set off on an exciting trek through the bamboo forests and volcanic slopes in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take between 1–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once found, you will spend one magical hour observing the gorillas as they feed, play, groom, and interact in their natural environment.

Along the way, you may also encounter buffaloes, monkeys, birds, and forest elephants. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch, check out, and transfer back to Kigali for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch