Travel to Rwanda, just one hour’s flight from Nairobi and experience one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters of a lifetime.
The last remaining mountain gorillas live in the Virunga Volcanoes of northern Rwanda. They were made famous by Dian Fossey who dedicated her life to their conservation and immortalised them in the film ‘Gorillas in the Mist’. To make the most of your trip, we strongly recommend a 3 night stay. For both itinerary options we recommend you arrive in Kigali on a morning flight and drive directly to the Virunga area.
Highlights
- The ultimate wildlife encounter with the last remaining wild mountain gorillas
- Trek through the stunning Parc National des Volcans
- Explore Rwanda’s bustling capital, Kigali
Sample Itinerary
Rwanda Gorillas Safari
2 nights or more
Day 1
Parc National des Volcans
Arrive Kigali on morning flight, city tour followed by lunch and drive 2 hours to your lodge near the Parc National des Volcans for overnight. LD
Day 2
Kigali or Parc National des Volcans
Early breakfast and 6.15 am departure for park HQ for the start of your gorilla trek through thick forest. Once found, a maximum of 1 hour can be spent with the troop. Lunch at your lodge before returning to your Kigali hotel for overnight (3D/2N) or relax at your lodge in the afternoon, dinner and overnight (4D/3N). BLD
Day 3
Tour ends or Kigali
After breakfast transfer to Kigali airport, tour ends (3D/2N). Optional second gorilla trek, lunch, then drive to Kigali for dinner and overnight (4D/3N).
Day 4
Tour ends
Transfer to airport. Tour ends. B
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