One-Day Gorilla Trekking Experience in the Volcanoes National Park from Kigali
One-Day Gorilla Trekking Experience in the Volcanoes National Park from Kigali
Start your early morning with an exhilarating adventure from your City Hotel at 5 a.m., heading to the majestic Volcanoes National Park. Embark on a journey, approximately 2-3 hours, to meet the mesmerizing gorillas in their natural habitat. Upon arrival, after a comprehensive briefing, join a dedicated ranger who will guide you through the forest in search of these magnificent primates. The trek can vary, lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 8 hours, but the reward is unparalleled—a precious hour spent in the company of gorillas in the wild. Following this unforgettable experience, enjoy a well-deserved lunch before returning to Kigali, ending your day with_drop-off directly at your hotel.
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Embark on an unforgettable journey to Volcanoes National Park, with our early morning pickup from your city hotel at 5 a.m. Delve into the heart of Rwanda as you travel for 2-3 hours, embracing the anticipation of the adventure that lies ahead. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by the park's officers, who will brief you on the day's expedition before assigning you to a gorilla group for tracking.
Guided by a seasoned ranger, you'll venture deep into the lush forest in search of the magnificent gorillas. The trek can vary, lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 8 hours, all depending on the movements of these majestic primates. But rest assured, the moment you lay eyes on them, every step will have been worth it. You'll have a full hour to spend in their presence, observing and admiring them in their natural habitat.
After this awe-inspiring experience, you'll make your way out of the forest and back to the gate. A well-deserved lunch awaits before you set off on your return journey to Kigali, where you'll be comfortably dropped off at your hotel, carrying memories that will last a lifetime.
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Itinerary
Gorilla Trekking Adventure - Day 1
Today, Our driver will pick you up from your City Hotel at 5 a.m. to start your journey to Volcanoes National Park. The journey to Volcanoes National Park takes an average of 2-3 hours and on reaching the park offices, you will be briefed by park officers and then assigned to a gorilla group to track.
You will then be led into the forest by a ranger guide to track the primates. Gorilla trek may take between 30 mins to 8 hours depending on the movements of the primates. However, upon locating the gorillas, you will then spend 1hr with them. After a wonderful time, we trek back out of the forest and then transfer back to the gate. Proceed for lunch and later depart for Kigali where you get dropped off at your hotel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Gorilla Permit
Exclusions
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
Important Notes
Today Our driver will pick you up from your City Hotel at 5 a.m. to start your journey to Volcanoes National Park. The journey to Volcanoes National Park takes an average of 2-3 hours and on reaching the park offices, you will be briefed by park officers and then assigned to a gorilla group to track. You will then be led into the forest by a ranger guide to track the primates. Gorilla trek may take between 30 mins to 8 hours depending on the movements of the primates. However, upon locating the gorillas, you will then spend 1hr with them. After a wonderful time, we trek back out of the forest and then transfer back to the gate. Proceed for lunch and later depart for Kigali where you get dropped off at your hotel.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- We can pick us up from a hotel in Kigali hotel