Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a gorilla trek in Rwanda! Venture into the lush green forests and encounter one of the world's most endangered species, the mountain gorilla. Led by expert guides, you'll journey through stunning landscapes, crossing babbling streams and weaving through dense foliage, all while keeping a watchful eye out for the majestic creatures that call this place home. As you come face to face with a family of gorillas, you'll be struck by their incredible size, strength, and intelligence. Watch in awe as they go about their daily routine, grooming each other, playing, and interacting with their young. So what are you waiting for? Book Now your gorilla trekking adventure and discover the magic of Rwanda!
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Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Rwanda Gorilla Tours
Rwanda is home to half of the 750 mountain gorillas found worldwide you visit the Virungas conservation area. When you get a chance to meet them in their serene surroundings quietly chewing away, to see the gorillas in Rwanda in the way the live out their lives with their families is truly a moment of awe and well worth the trip
Day 1 Kigali – Parc National des Volcans
Arrival in Kigali. On arrival clients will be met by a driver and private vehicle and driven to your Lodge. The roads are good and the journey to Ruhengeri will take approximately two hours. On arrival a late lunch will be served in the main lodge, with its scenic vistas of the Virunga Volcanoes, of the Parc National des Volcans. Afternoon at leisure to settle in and acclimatize and perhaps an afternoon guided bird walk in the surrounds of the lodge.
Day 2 Parc National des Volcans
An early breakfast, served at the lodge, before departing by road to the Parc National des Volcans headquarters. Here you will be allocated a guide for one of the habituated Mountain Gorilla families and given a safety briefing. You will then be taken by vehicle to a starting point, to commence your gorilla trek in the forest. The amount of time spent walking is dependent upon which family of Gorillas you are allocated to and where they are to be found on that day. Once the family is sighted you will spend a maximum of one hour with the Gorilla family. After this phenomenal wildlife experience, return to your vehicle on the edge of the forest, returning to your lodge/camp. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3 Parc National des Volcans
Early morning breakfast prior to departing for your second gorilla trek, with the possibility of visiting a different Gorilla family. Return to lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, relax or take a drive to the bustling market town of Ruhengeri, nearby, or visit the beautiful lakes of Kivu, Burera, Ruhondo and Karago. There are also the genocide memorials and community and conservation projects, to be visited. Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Ruhengeri - Kigali
Depart after breakfast for Kigali in time for your return flight.
Please note that children under the age of 15 years are not permitted to gorilla trek.
