Best 2 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris

Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris overview

Going after these unique mountain gorillas on Rwanda Gorilla trekking safaris in the Virunga massif area is one of the most wonderful wild engagements to pursue in Africa and worth a visit. This 2 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari is one of the most flexible packages for travelers that want to specifically track mountain gorillas in a short time. Cost of a 2 day Rwanda gorilla trekking tour starts from $2,500 per person onwards depending on service provides and amenities.

Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris highlights

Arrival and departure: Kigali

Day 1- arrival, city tour
Day 2- gorilla trekking and Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey Fund

Detailed Rwanda Gorilla trekking safaris itinerary

Day 1 Kigali city tour

Arriving at Kigali international airport, our tour guide will pick you up and lead you to your booked accommodation in the heart of the city for a brief rest and will later on take you around Kigali city; one of the cleanest cities in Africa with its malls, eco parks, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and lounges, hand-made art and craft shops, museums, archeries, horse riding, recreation parks among others (the duration of this tour will depend on time of arrival). Prior to the evening hours you will head towards Volcanoes national park to catch up with the early morning gorilla trekking activities.

Accommodation: Ingagi park view lodges (or its equivalent)

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

Day 2 Volcanoes N.P

Early in the morning, you will head to the headquarters of the volcanoes national park for a briefing before embarking on the trekking experience to the natural habitats of the endangered mountain gorillas. On reaching the site of these species, you will spend one hour with and after return to the park headquarters. Following gorilla trekking, you will also have a visit at the Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey fund; a research and education center and conservation gallery designed to serve as a gateway to conservation. After which you will make preparations for your departure flight.

Accommodation: N/A

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

Inclusions

Gorilla permits fees
Park entry fees
Airport transfers
Transport 4×4 safari landcruiser
Government taxes
Refreshments/ Drinking water

Exclusions

Travel insurance
Visa fees & processing
Accommodation after the end of the trip
Tipping & gratitude
Any changes to the itinerary
Extra activities, meal and liquor/alcohol
International flights

When is the best time for Rwanda Gorilla trekking safaris?

Traveling for Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris can be done throughout the year with the peak summer/ dry seasons having more traffic than the rainy/ wet seasons. Summer months of June to August and December to February are usually considered more for tracking mountain gorillas since the trekking trails are less slippery but the high tourist traffic keeps the amenity costs higher than the rainy/ wet season. During rainy season months of September to November and March to May trekking gorillas is supported by studded hiking boots from the slippery ground, walking sticks and rain coats.

Tracking mountain gorillas in Africa’s tropical montane forests demands physical fitness and preparation for hiking above 2,500 meters above sea level for 1 hour and beyond. These rainy months are ideal for affordable budget travelers as most of the amenities are at low costs given the low tourist traffic. Speak with travel experts at Travitude safari tours to have a tailor-made safari fitting your travel style.

Lodges at Rwanda gorilla trekking park

Volcanoes national park which is the only spot for mountain gorilla trekking safari has numerous staycation options with classic services that have grown over time. Some of the lodges at Volcanoes national park include: One&Only gorilla’s nest, Singita Kwitonda lodge, Ingagi park view lodge, Five volcanoes boutique hotel, Wilderness Bisate lodge, Virunga lodge, Sabyinyo Silver back lodge, Volcano village lodge, Virunga hotel, Gorillas Volcanoes hotel, La Locanda, The garden place hotel etc.

Safari activities that you can combine with a 2 days Rwanda gorilla trekking

For longer safari tourists/ travelers that may need to prolong their stay on Africa safari will have numerous safari options to combine with the Rwanda gorilla trekking experience for example;

Africa’s big 5 game drives in Rwanda’s Akagera game park and those in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania such as Serengeti national park, Masai Mara game reserve, Murchison falls game park, Ngorongoro crater etc.
Chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda’s Nyungwe forest national park and Uganda’s Kibale forest, Murchison falls game park, Queen Elizabeth national park & Kalinzu forest reserve.
Birdwatching in other extensive game parks all around Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya.
Wildebeest migration experiences combined with gorilla trekking in Kenya or Tanzania.