The easiest way to see gorillas in Rwanda
This privately guided gorilla safari explores the Rwandan habitat of mountain gorillas and golden monkeys within a chain of 5 volcanoes, just north of Kigali near the border with Uganda.
- Kigali
- Parc de National Virunga, Rwanda
- 4 days/3 nights
Highlights of the Rwanda gorilla safaris
This safari starts in Kigali. A garden city and the capital of Rwanda and one of the safest cities in Africa. Kigali is the cultural hub and has many bustling markets, an atmospheric Muslim quarter and excellent restaurants. You’ll stay one night at the Lemigo Hotel, simple, traditional and luxurious. You’ll have the opportunity to go on a city tour before heading into the Volcanoes National Park.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is your next port of call. This delightful lodge consists of 30 cottages set in 4 acres across the slopes of Mount Sabinyo.
Best time to see gorillas in Rwanda
- June to August are the driest months and theoretically easiest trekking time
- March to May the wettest and therefore usually the hardest treks.
Trek mountain gorillas
Probably the easiest and smartest way to trek for mountain gorillas
The Parc National des Volcans is in northern Rwanda on the border of Uganda.
This is a lush home for the mountain gorilla, one of the last habitats in which they're able to survive.
The steep slopes are covered with rich bamboo forests and evergreen glades with open grassland and heath.
The slopes are perfect terrain for the gentle giants of the primate world.
ItineraryFrom $1779
Day 1 - Arrive Kigali You'll be met on arrival at Kigali International Airport for Kigali city tour and transfer to Musanze to check in to your lodge.
Day 2 - Volcanoes National Park Our guide will meet you at the hotel for an optional city tour/visit to Memorial/crafts centre before driving to Ruhengeri in the foothills of the Virungas for check in at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
Day 3 - Volcanoes National Park HQ Breakfast then off to the HQ where you'll join a Gorilla Tracking Group for briefing. Drive to the trail start for your amazing Gorilla adventure.
Day 4 - Depart Breakfast then transfer to the airport for your flight.
How to get there
The safari starts and finishes at Kigali Airport in Kigali, capital of Rwanda. You’ll drive from Kigali through the Rwandan countryside to Ruhengeri at the foot of the Virungas to experience both primate treks before returning once again to Kigali.
Flight connections are available to Rwanda from within Africa and from Europe. Speak to us if you require assistance with arranging your flights to Rwanda.
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