Rwanda ‘The land of a Thousand Hills’ is one of the smallest countries in the east African community, located in the Greatlakes region. With a lush of endless expansive mountains and natural beauty, the country boasts of a moderate climate throughout the year. The central and western parts of the country is dominated by mountains, while the eastern part is covered by savannah plains and swamps.
This short gorilla adventure tour takes you to the northern part of the country; volcanoes national park in the Virunga transboundary region. The only region to see mountain gorillas in Africa in their natural habitat. Do you have a short time in Rwanda, or on a business travel in Kigali city? Volcanoes gorilla park is only 2 and a half hours away from the city, this is the perfect opportunity to trek these incredible apes in the shortest time possible.

Trip Highlights

  • Rwanda city tour
  • Gorilla trekking experience
  • Golden monkey tracking
1

Day 1

Morning arrival at Kigali airport, meet and greet with our representative who will transfer you to Kigali city for a tour and visit the genocide memorial before heading to Ruhengeri and check in at your lodge where you will relax in the evening awaiting for the gorilla trekking experience that lies ahead.
Approx. Distance. 110kms, 3 hours’ Drive
Meals. Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation. Virunga Hotel Ruhengheri – Comfort
Ingagi Parkview Lodge – Classic
Virunga Lodge – Premium
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Day 2

Gorilla trekking experience, today is the big day and climax of this 3 days short adventure. The bamboo-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains are home to the Rwandan Mountain Gorillas. Start the trek at 8am in the morning searching for these great Apes, once you have managed to find them you will be able to spend an uninterrupted hour observing these incredible animals in their natural habitat. A trek can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours, depending on which of the seven groups you were allocated and how far they moved from where they slept the previous night.
Approx. Distance.
Meals. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation. Virunga Hotel Ruhengheri – Comfort
Ingagi Parkview Lodge – Classic
Virunga Lodge – Premium
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Day 3

Today you will go for a morning tracking of the golden monkeys in the park before getting back on the road to Kigali. Arriving in time to check in for your evening departure flight to your next destination.
Approx. Distance. 110kms, 3 hours’ Drive
Meals. Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation. None

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