2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek

Tour Overview

The 2 days Rwanda gorilla trek starts in Kigali offering tourists a lifetime opportunity to see Rwanda gorillas in Volcanoes national park. The 2 days gorilla tour Rwanda includes a thrilling gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and the Kigali city tour. Gorilla trekking on the Rwanda tour involves traveling to Volcanoes National Park where you will be allocated a habituated gorilla group.

Over 13 mountain gorilla groups are open to tourists for trekking in Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri alone. The gorilla families to explore on gorilla tour in Rwanda include Sabyinyo group, Karisimbi, Umubano gorilla group, Amahoro gorilla group, Hirwa gorilla group family, Bwenge gorilla group, Agashya gorilla family, and more. On the actual gorilla trek, you will be allocated to only one of the groups to track a total of 8 visitors.

Volcanoes National Park was gazetted in 1925 and the primary reason for its creation was to provide a safe environment for mountain gorillas plus other wildlife. The 160 sq. km Volcanoes National Park also shelters rare golden monkeys, forest elephants, buffaloes, and birds, especially the Albertine Rift endemic species.

The Kigali city tour will take about 2 hours and includes visiting the special historical sites. The must-visit sites on the Kigali City tour include the Kigali genocide memorial, craft markets or shops, and many others. Overall, your captivating 2-day gorilla tour of Rwanda will begin and end in Kigali.

Tour Details

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up after Kigali city tour & travel to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri

Day 2: Gorilla trekking & return to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up after Kigali city tour & travel to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri

Wake up early to enjoy your delicious breakfast and later, meet your tour leader for a briefing about the 2 Days gorilla tour in Rwanda. You will exit the hotel for a short Kigali city tour to explore the Kigali genocide memorial, craft shops, and historical and cultural sites within the reach of the city. After the Kigali city excursion, expect to drive to Volcanoes National Park where you will check in your gorilla lodge for relaxation.

Traveling from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park takes about 2-3 hours and expect to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the countryside. The northwestern end of Rwanda is characterized by breathtakingly rolling hills. On arrival at the park, you will check in your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Wilderness Bisate Lodge/Kwitonda Lodge
• Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
• Budget: Muhabura Hotel/Kinigi Guesthouse

Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner

Travel Time: 2-3 hours

Day 2: Gorilla trekking & return to Kigali

Have a hefty breakfast at the comfort of your lodge and after, you will proceed to Kinigi to get briefed on gorilla trekking regulations. At Kinigi, you will be allocated an already habituated gorilla group to visit in your group of 8 visitors. The gorilla families to explore include Susa A, Hirwa, Karisimbi, Sabyinyo, Bwenge gorilla groups, Amahoro gorilla family, Agashya, Umubano family, Muhoza gorilla group, and more.

Expect to spend about 2 to 6 hours on a gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park. Once you have come across a group of mountain gorillas, you will have a maximum of one hour to enjoy face-to-face with these amazing apes.

Maximize the 1 hour for you to also take several pictures of these massive species. Observe how gorillas behave in the natural environment and after, you will return to check out of the lodge for you to check out. After you have checked out, you will head off to Kigali city and today marks the end of the short 2 days gorilla tour of Rwanda.

End of safari

Inclusions

• A valid gorilla permit
• Ground transportation in a 4×4 tourist vehicle
• An English-speaking driver guide from Rwanda
• Accommodation for one night plus meals
• A bottled drinking water
• All relevant government taxes in Rwanda

Exclusions

• Tips
• Travel Insurance
• Cost on passport
• Visa fees
• Telephone bills
• Extra activities out the trip plan
• Additional accommodation after your gorilla tour
• International airfares

What to carry for the short 2 days gorilla tour in Rwanda?

Here is the list of essentials to have for your gorilla tour in Rwanda; a waterproof daypack, long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, a sweater, a rain jacket, high energy giving snacks, a camera which is free from the flashlight, a water bottle, waterproof poncho, a warm sweater, a pair of socks, extra batteries, walking stick, and antimalarial medication, and pants.

Additional items to take for your gorilla trekking adventure include a pair of binoculars, gaiters, gardening gloves, and a first aid kit or medical kit.

When to go to trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri

Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri is open to gorilla trekkers all year round. But the dry season is the best time to visit Volcanoes National Park to track mountain gorillas. This is from June, July, and August, to September, December, January, to February. Embarking on gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park during the peak dry season is advantageous thanks to the low rainfall amount received. The dry months are far better than the wet or rainy months that are characterized by heavy rains; March to May and October to November.

The wet or rainy months are perfect for visitors on tight budgets or those who desire trekking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park without any stress from crowds. Unlike wet months, the dry months often mark the peak season with many visitors traveling to engage in gorilla trekking.

How to reach Volcanoes National Park Musanze

Volcanoes National Park is accessible by road and takes visitors about 2-3 hours to drive up to the park. Road trips to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze begin from Kigali Capital City. Due to its proximity to the heart of Kigali, it is possible to plan a successful 2 day gorilla tour in Rwanda. Gorilla tours in Volcanoes National Park are flexible in that even when you are in Kabale or Kisoro, you can organize and cross through Katuna or Chanika border. A road trip to Volcanoes National Park regardless of the location requires a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle.