Package overview
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- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Cultural immersion and scenic landscapes
- Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Comfortable short travel distances
- Incredible photography opportunities
- Local markets (Kimironko Market)
Day-by-day itinerary
01Day 1 | Arrival in Kigali – City Tour
Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Meet and transfer to your hotel
Afternoon Kigali city excursion:
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial
Learn about Rwanda’s history, causes and impact of the genocide
A place of remembrance, education, and reflection
Optional visits:
Overnight: Kigali
02Day 2 | Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Breakfast at the hotel
Scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours)
Enjoy views of Rwanda’s rolling hills (“Land of a Thousand Hills”)
Check-in at lodge and relax
Optional cultural visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Overnight: Near Volcanoes National Park
03Day 3 | Gorilla Trekking Experience
Early breakfast and transfer to park headquarters
Briefing by park rangers
Begin gorilla trekking adventure in the rainforest
Highlights:
Trek through dense forest and bamboo zones
Spend 1 hour with mountain gorillas once located
Observe feeding, grooming, and social interactions
Return to lodge for relaxation
Overnight: Near Volcanoes National Park
04Day 4 | Golden Monkey Trek or Leisure
Optional activity:
Golden Monkey Trekking in the park
Nature walk or hike
Relax at the lodge or enjoy scenic views of the Virunga Mountains
Overnight: Near Volcanoes National Park
05Day 5 | Return to Kigali – Departure
Breakfast and check-out
Drive back to Kigali
Optional stopovers:
Craft shops for souvenirs
Local café experience
Transfer to airport for departure
What's included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles with expert guides
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotel/airport
- Accommodation in safari lodge or tented camps
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
What's excluded
- Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks
- Personal purchases or souvenirs
- Optional activities (e.g., guided nature walks, cultural visits)
- Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
- Items of personal nature (e.g., jackets, binoculars, cameras)
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Travel insurance or international medical cover