2-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Chimps Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Begin your journey with a historical and cultural tour of Kigali, exploring key landmarks that showcase Rwanda’s colonial, post-independence, and genocide history. Highlights include:

Kigali Genocide Memorial Site – A resting place for over 259,000 victims.
Dr. Richard Kandt Museum – Honoring the first German explorer in Kigali.
Belgian Camp – The site where 10 UN Belgian soldiers were killed during the genocide.
Bugesera Reconciliation Village – Witness survivors and perpetrators of the genocide living together in harmony.
Nyamata & Ntarama Genocide Churches – Sites where thousands of innocent people sought refuge but were tragically massacred.
In the afternoon, transfer to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, and check in at your lodge for a restful evening.

Activity: Kigali city tour & cultural visits
Accommodation: Volcanoes Hotel
Meal Plan: Full board.

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:

Volcanoes Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking & Optional Cultural Visit then Back to Kigali Departure

Start the day with an early breakfast and transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. After grouping, embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure through the lush forests of the Virunga Mountains. Once you locate the gorilla family, enjoy a magical one-hour encounter observing their behavior in the wild.

In the afternoon, you have the option to explore:

Buhanga Forest – A sacred site where Rwanda’s kings were once initiated.
Kinigi Cultural Village – Experience traditional dances, music, and bio-mimicry practices.
After the activities, return to Kigali in the evening, marking the end of your incredible 2-day adventure.

Activity: Gorilla trekking & optional cultural visit
Accommodation: N/A (End of Tour)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & lunch.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.