Best of Rwanda 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park Tour

Embark on a captivating 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park tour, exploring the treasures of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park in north-western Uganda.

Encounter the endangered Mountain gorillas, discover the golden monkeys or visit the Dian Fossey gravesite, and marvel at the spectacular Twin Lakes. Additionally, immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Kigali, all within the span of this enriching adventure.

Volcanoes National Park was established in 1925 and is now a haven to at least 400 mountain gorillas and 10 habituated gorilla families for trekking. The tour introduces you to one of these families; Amahoro Hirwa, Umubano, Bwenge, Ugenda, Karisimbi (Susa B), Kwitonda, Susa A, Agashya (Group 13) and Sabyinyo.

What to expect on your 3 days gorilla trekking Volcanoes National Park tour

3 hours’ drive from Kigali City to Volcanoes National Park.
Using a comfortable 4WD vehicle.
Trekking one of the 10 habituated gorilla families.
Touring the Gravesite of one of the most prominent Mountain gorilla conservationists.
Touring the magnificent twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera.
Spending overnights in the Best Safari Lodge/s during the 3 days Volcanoes National Park tour.

Itinerary highlights of the 3 days gorilla trekking Volcanoes National Park tour

Day 1: Kigali City Tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and touring the Twin Lakes
Day 3: Dian Fossey gravesite hike and transfer to Kigali.

Detailed itinerary of your 3 days gorilla trekking Volcanoes National Park tour:

Day 1: Kigali City Tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Upon arrival in Kigali or pick-up from the Hotel, you will undertake a short Kigali City Tour that covers some of the City’s spectacular tourist sites such as local markets, Gisozi Genocide site, and the National Museum.

Have lunch and start the 3 hours’ journey to Volcanoes National Park in north-western Rwanda and arrive in the evening to check-in to the Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation options:

Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge.
Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, La Palme Hotel or Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.
Budget: Muhabura Hotel or Kinigi Guesthouse

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner.

Travel time: 3 hours from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and touring the Twin Lakes.

Wake up early for breakfast and prepare by wearing right and carrying the right equipment then join your fellow trekkers at the Park Headquarters for briefing. Be allocated to one of the 10 habituated gorilla groups and if lucky, you will be assigned to the easy to trek family. Mountain gorillas are however mobile animals that move from one place to another.

Transfer to the trailhead and start the trek in the company of armed rangers, experienced guide and porters, and after half an hour to 4 hours, you will find the habituated gorilla family with whom you will spend one hour interacting and taking photos as females breastfeed or play with their young ones, as they feed or rest. After the one hour with them, head back to the Lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon head for a tour of the scenic Twin Lakes (Bulera and Ruhondo) as a way of relaxing from the hectic gorilla trek. These Lakes offers are found at the backdrop of the Virunga Volcanoes and while here, you will participate in a number of interesting activities including boat cruises or canoe rides and birding.

After exploring the beauty of the Twin Lakes, retreat to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation options:

Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge.
Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, La Palme Hotel or Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.
Budget: Muhabura Hotel or Kinigi Guesthouse

Meal plan: Full-board.

Day 3: Dian Fossey gravesite hike and transfer to Kigali.

This is another exciting day as you get to hike to the gravesite of a passionate woman who sacrificed 18 years of her life to protect the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

You can’t talk of Gorilla conservation without mentioning Dian Fossey and the hike to her resting place starts with breakfast and meeting at Kinigi Park Headquarters for a briefing by rangers/guides. You will see several attractions such as golden monkeys, buffaloes, Blue monkeys, and birds during hiking and also see her Karisoke Research Center.

After four hours, you will see her gravesite and that of Digit, her favorite gorilla that was killed by poachers.
Descend back to the Lodge for lunch and check-out for the Lodge, then connect to Kigali for your return flight or to the Hotel in Kigali.

End of your 3 days Volcanoes National Park tour.

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Your 3 days gorilla trekking Volcanoes National Park tour package includes;

Gorilla permit.
Dian Fossey hike fees.
Park entrance fees.
Relevant Government taxes.
Full-time English speaking driver.
Ground transportation with comfortable 4WD Vehicle.
Full-board accommodation for two nights.
Airport transfer as long as your flight is on the same day the safari ends.
Kigali City tour.
All activities included on the itinerary.

Your 3 days gorilla trekking Volcanoes National Park tour;

Accommodation in Kigali.
Airfares.
Personal expenses such as tips, buying souvenirs, insurance, beverages, cigarettes, laundry fees, and telephone bills.
Optional activities not included in the itinerary.
Visa fees.

Gorilla trekking guidelines;

Flash cameras are not allowed.
Maintain a distance of 7 meters when seeing the mountain gorillas.
Spend a maximum of one hour after sighting the gorilla family.
Only 8 persons can spend time with a habituated gorilla family per day.
Avoid trekking gorillas when sick of flue or cough.
Don’t eat, drink or smoke in the presence of mountain gorillas.
Don’t make noise when hiking or while in the presence of mountain gorillas.
Avoid abrupt and swift movement while viewing the mountain gorillas because it can scare them and ruin photogenic moments.

What to bring for your 3 days gorilla trekking Volcanoes National Park tour;

Long trousers.
Long-sleeved shirt.
Strong waterproof hiking boots.
Rain jacket.
Gardening gloves.
Cotton socks.
Hat and sunglasses.
Waterproof backpack.
Camera.
Binoculars.
First aid kit.
Toiletries.

Best Time for your 3 days gorilla trekking Volcanoes National Park tour;

You can visit Rwanda at any time of the year for the 3 days Volcanoes National Park tour but visiting in January, February, May, June, July, August, September and December guarantees maximum gorilla trekking and hiking experience because these are traditional dry months with drier hiking trails and forest floors.