Face-to-face with the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park
📅 3 Days👥 1–8 People🏃 ModerateRwanda 🇷🇼
About This Journey
Few wildlife encounters on Earth compare to standing just metres away from a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat. With fewer than 1,100 individuals remaining in the wild, this is not just a safari — it's a rare, emotional, and life-changing experience.
This curated package brings you face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park — the most accessible gorilla destination in Africa, just 2–3 hours from Kigali International Airport. Permit costs ($1,500 per person), transfers, guiding, and luxury accommodation are all included.
Highlights
◆Gorilla trekking permit included
◆Luxury lodge accommodation
◆Expert naturalist guide
◆Park entry fees included
◆Airport transfers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kigali | Private airport transfer and check-in at your luxury Kigali hotel. Welcome dinner and briefing on the days ahead.
Day 2
Kigali to Volcanoes | Morning visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Afternoon transfer (2–3 hrs) to your lodge near Volcanoes National Park. Briefing with your guide.
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking | Early morning departure for the park. Ranger briefing, then trek into the rainforest to find your assigned gorilla family. One magical hour with the gorillas. Return to lodge for celebration lunch and certificate ceremony.
