2-Days  Rwanda Gorilla Encounter & Volcanoes National Park Adventure

2-Days Rwanda Gorilla Encounter & Volcanoes National Park Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
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Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 2 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Kigali → Volcanoes National Park → Gorilla Trekking → Kigali: Discover the beauty of Rwanda as you travel from vibrant Kigali to the breathtaking Volcanoes National Park. Explore the scenic Virunga Mountains, experience an unforgettable mountain gorilla trek, and witness these incredible primates in their natural habitat before returning to Kigali.

Route

Start Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) (Day 1)
Day 2 Volcanoes National Park → Gorilla Trekking → Kigali
End Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Tour Features

Day 1: Kigali → Volcanoes National Park (Musanze) Day 2: Volcanoes National Park → Gorilla Trekking → Kigali

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included

Day by Day

Day 1 Kigali → Volcanoes National Park (Musanze)
Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Your private guide and 4WD vehicle will pick you up from your Kigali hotel. Begin the journey with a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, paying tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Afterward, drive northwest through Rwanda's scenic countryside for approximately 2.5 hours to reach Volcanoes National Park, a region famed for Dian Fossey's research on mountain gorillas. Arrive in time to relax at your lodge near the park. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.
Day 2 Volcanoes National Park → Gorilla Trekking → Kigali
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
After an early breakfast, transfer to the Kinigi Park Headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. You'll be assigned to a gorilla family and guided by expert trackers into the lush rainforest. Trekking duration varies depending on the gorillas' location, but once found, you will have one magical hour to observe them closely in their natural environment. Following this experience return back to Kigali and your driver guide will drop you off at your planned hotel in Kigali or at the airport targeting for your outbound flight marking the end of your remarkable wildlife adventure. End.

Rates

From: $1,600 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drink

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

End: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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