1-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Volcanoes National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.

This exciting 1-day safari takes you to Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda’s rare mountain gorillas. The adventure starts with an early morning transfer from Kigali to the park. Upon arrival, you’ll attend a pre-trek briefing (7:00 AM) at the park headquarters before heading into the rainforest. Guided by expert rangers, you’ll track a habituated gorilla family, enjoying a magical one-hour encounter upon finding them. After the trek, relax over lunch (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM) before driving back to Kigali, arriving by late afternoon (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM).
Safari Itinerary & Highlights:

🔹 4:30 AM - 5:00 AM: Pick-up from Kigali & transfer to Volcanoes National Park
🔹 7:00 AM: Briefing at park headquarters
🔹 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Gorilla trekking experience (duration varies)
🔹 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch & relaxation
🔹 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Return drive to Kigali

Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts seeking gorilla safaris in Rwanda, nature lovers exploring Volcanoes National Park, hiking tours.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.