The 2 day gorilla tour offers a once in a lifetime encounter with the majestic mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. This tour is perfect for travelers with limited time, the journey begins and ends in Kigali and takes you to the heart of Volcanoes National Park, alongside the gorilla trek.
Day1: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, you will set off on a scenic drive of 2.5 hours to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch and check in at your reserved lodge. In the afternoon you can visit the Dian Fossy Museum. Retire back to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Meal Plan: F/B
Day2: Gorilla Trekking – Kigali
After a heavy breakfast, prepared with all the trekking gears. Transfer to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing at 7:30 am. After you are assigned a gorilla family and begin your trek through the dense forest. The hike takes between 2 to 8 hours depending on where they were last located. Once you find them, you will be given a magical observing them, a truly humbling and unforgettable experience. Return to the lodge for lunch, then begin your drive back to Kigali.
Inclusions:
Ground transportation
Accommodation and meals
Lunch en-route
Gorilla permit $1500 per person
Full day English speaking guide
Mineral drinking water
Exclusions:
The air fares, Visa, porter fees while trekking the gorillas, laundry, expensive drinks, and other activities not mentioned in the itinerary above.