4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

Rwanda has become one of the world’s most sought-after destinations for mountain gorilla trekking, offering travelers the rare privilege of encountering these remarkable primates in their natural habitat. The 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari is specially designed for visitors who wish to deepen their experience by trekking gorillas twice on two different days.

This unique safari takes you to the famous Volcanoes National Park, home to roughly a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The park’s bamboo forests and volcanic slopes provide one of the most accessible environments for gorilla trekking in Africa.

Double trekking offers an exceptional opportunity to observe the subtle differences between gorilla families, their social dynamics, and behaviors, making it a dream adventure for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and primate lovers.

The safari begins and ends in Kigali, with convenient airport transfers from Kigali International Airport.

Safari Highlights

• Scenic drive from Kigali through Rwanda’s rolling hills
• Two unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experiences
• Encounters with two different gorilla families
• Stunning landscapes of the Virunga volcanic mountains
• Optional cultural experiences and craft shopping in Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

Your Rwanda gorilla adventure begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide. After a short briefing about your upcoming safari, you will begin the scenic drive northwest toward Volcanoes National Park.

The journey, which takes approximately two and a half hours, passes through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside characterized by rolling hills, terraced farms, and vibrant rural communities—one of the reasons the country is famously known as the Land of a Thousand Hills.

Upon arrival near the park, you will check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the stunning backdrop of the Virunga Mountains.

Accommodation Options
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mid-range: Gorilla Solution Lodge
Budget: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Dinner

After an early breakfast, your guide transfers you to the park headquarters in Kinigi for a pre-trek briefing by park rangers. During the briefing, you will learn about gorilla behavior, trekking rules, and conservation efforts that protect these endangered primates.

You will then be assigned to one of the habituated gorilla families, with a maximum of eight visitors per group. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, you will begin your trek through the lush bamboo forests and volcanic terrain in search of your designated gorilla family.

The trek can last anywhere from two to six hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you encounter them, you will spend one magical hour observing the gorillas as they feed, groom, and interact within their family group.

After this unforgettable encounter, you will return to the park headquarters and then transfer back to your lodge for relaxation.

Accommodation: Same lodge as previous night
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today presents another incredible opportunity to trek gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

Following breakfast, you return to the park headquarters for a second briefing before embarking on another trek. This time you will visit a different gorilla family, allowing you to observe new personalities, behaviors, and social structures within the group.

This second trekking experience often provides deeper insight into gorilla life and allows travelers to fully appreciate the uniqueness of these endangered primates.

After the trek, you return to your lodge for relaxation and to reflect on the remarkable experiences of the past two days.

Accommodation: Same lodge as previous night
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will depart Volcanoes National Park and begin your scenic return journey to Kigali.

Depending on your departure schedule, your guide may take you on a short Kigali city stop where you can visit local craft markets or souvenir shops to purchase handmade Rwandan crafts.

You will then be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your onward international flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch