The easy way to see gorillas in Rwanda

This gorilla safari allows you to explore the habitat of mountain gorillas. We’ll track the gorillas with our experienced guide and then spend one hour intimately observing the habituated group.

• Kigali
• Virunga National Park (a distinctive chain of five volcanoes).
• 3 days /2 nights
• Gorilla tracking permit included

Highlights of the Mountain Gorilla Safari

• It’s just a short and easy 2 hour drive from the capital, Kigali to the Virunga Volcanoes National Park. Kigali, one of the safest cities in Africa, and Rwanda’s cultural hub. This vibrant city is packed with bustling markets, excellent restaurants and has an atmospheric Muslim quarter. So we recommend spending a day or two here if time permits
• then head up into the Virunga Volcanoes National Park and check in to your lodge.  The Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is the perfect base for exploring Volcanoes National Park, and for relaxing before and after your amazing gorilla trekking experience. The lodge has just 11 rooms, a family suite and VIP cottage along with a restaurant, pool and beautiful gardens.
• mountain gorilla experience - includes one mountain gorilla tracking permit (currently $1500), park fees and professional trackers.
• optional golden monkey tracking, canoe trip on a local river or bike tour (if time permits)

Best time to see gorillas in Rwanda

You can track gorillas year round, but it’s worth bearing in mind that some seasons are drier than others

• June to mid-September is the long dry season
• October to November is a short rainy season
• December to February is the short dry season
• March to May the wettest and therefore usually the hardest treks.

Check out the full gorilla tracking itinerary here

(Mountain gorilla portrait courtesy Julie Brenner)