Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide who will handle all logistics for your safari. Enjoy a brief “Kigali city tour”, with optional visits to key landmarks such as the “Kigali Genocide Memorial”, local markets, or craft centers (depending on your arrival time). Afterward, embark on a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, located approximately 104 km from Kigali. Due to Rwanda’s national speed limits, the journey takes around 3 hours by road. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon for check-in, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. Accommodation Options:
-Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge (Comfort)
-Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Midrange)
– Gorilla Solution Lodge / Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Budget)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters by 7:00 am for a briefing at 8:00 am on gorilla trekking rules and group allocation. Gorilla family assignments are based on each participant’s fitness level. Your gorilla trekking experience begins at the edge of the forest and may take 1 to 5 hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Once you locate your assigned gorilla family, you’ll enjoy one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy an optional Intore traditional cultural performance at the lodge or nearby community. All meals & Overnight: Same lodge as Day 1
Day 3: Cultural Village Visit or Golden Monkey Tracking – Return to Kigali
After breakfast, you have the option to Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, a vibrant community showcasing Rwandan culture through traditional dances, music, storytelling and crafts OR Embark on a second trekking experience to track the endangered golden monkeys, unique to the Virunga region and known for their beauty and agility. After the morning activity, return to the lodge for lunch, check out, and begin your journey back to *Kigali* for your scheduled outbound flight.
Costs per person:
Budget: $ 2,375
Midrange: $ 2,625
Luxury: $3500+
Safari Inclusions:
-Airport pick-up and drop-off
-Kigali city tour (time permitting)
– Private 4×4 safari vehicle & English-speaking driver-guide
– 2 nights’ full-board accommodation
– Gorilla trekking permit ($1,500 per person)
– All park fees and taxes