Safari Overview 

The 4 days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking is one of the best Rwanda short safaris you should consider a must-book and you won’t regret in life. You will enjoy 3 nights, 4 days exploring Volcanoes National Park while standing a chance to track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in their natural habitat. It also incorporates Kigali city tour which ushers you into Rwanda’s memorable historical sites, markets and other distinct touristic sites. 

Volcanoes National Park will be your prime destination for exploration on this 4 days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking. This is found in Ruhengeri, North-western Uganda and it is undoubtedly, one of the Africa’s oldest parks and also one of the 4 places to see the endangered mountain gorillas. The rare mountain gorillas’ population today still remains about 1063 and a section of these are trekked in Volcanoes N/Park Rwanda which houses 13 habituated families. 

Brief itinerary 

Day 1: Ground travel to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes N/Park 

Day 3: Golden monkey Tracking Rwanda & Iby’Iwacu Village Tour 

Day 4: Return to Kigali & enjoy city tour 

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Ground travel to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri

Early arrival at Kigali Airport (KGL) where you will be picked up and transferred to Volcanoes National Park (VNP). Expect to spend 2-3 hours driving up to VNP where you will check into your lodge for overnight stay. 

Where to stay

• Kinigi Guesthouse for budget
• La Palm Hotel/Da Vinci Lodge for mid-range
• Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for luxury

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes N/Park-Ruhengeri 

Have a hefty breakfast and after, assemble for briefing in Kinigi. Get to know what gorilla trekking rules/guidelines to observe and also a gorilla group shall be allocated to you to track. All treks to see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park are led by experienced guides and a normal trek can cover 2-6 hours including one hour which will be allowed for you to spend with these species..

During a gorilla trek for 2-6 hours, higher chances are that you will also come across other species including primates, birds and others. Return from the long day trek to see gorillas and have a relaxed evening at your lodge. Note;-being a long day search, on this day, don’t leave behind a bottle of drinking water and snacks. 

Where to stay

• Kinigi Guesthouse for budget
• La Palm Hotel/Da Vinci Lodge for mid-range
• Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for luxury

Day 3: Golden monkey Tracking Rwanda & Iby’Iwacu Village Tour 

A delicious breakfast early enough and after, briefing on Golden Monkey Tracking rules will be led by the park official. You will be led into the forest to search for the golden monkeys, and this will take you about 2-4 hours. 

Upon finding the golden monkey troop, you will have an hour of face to face, take photos and then walk back to the lodge for lunch. Later in the afternoon/evening, your day will end with Iby’Iwacu Village Tour.

Where to stay

• Kinigi Guesthouse for budget
• La Palm Hotel/Da Vinci Lodge for mid-range
• Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for luxury

Day 4: Return to Kigali & enjoy city tour 

A heavy breakfast early morning and after, check out of your accommodation facility. You will spend 2-3 hours to drive back to Kigali where you will have the best of Kigali city tour then drop off to a hotel or Kigali airport (KGL). 

End of the trip