3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari

The 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari itinerary planned by Carmine Safaris is an ideal gorilla trekking safari from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park and back. Activities done in the 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour include gorilla trekking, the visit to the Ellen Degeneres Gorilla Camp and Kigali City tour.

The only habitat to the world’s remaining mountain gorillas in Rwanda is the Volcanoes National Park where several gorilla families have been habituated for gorilla trekking. Travelers from all over the world can trek the mountain gorillas as long as they have purchased the gorilla trekking permit and are above the age of 15. The trip is ideal for travelers who are solo, couples, groups or families.

Itinerary Highlights for 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport & Pick Up

Day_2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Day 3: Kigali City Tour & departure

3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport & Pick Up

Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, our representative outside customs and immigration hall will meet you. He will then introduce you to your driver who will transfer you to your hotel in Kigali (15min drive). On arrival at the hotel you will check in followed by dinner.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park 

Enjoy an early morning breakfast (06:00am) and drive to the park headquarters with packed lunch and water. Attend to a briefing by senior park warden on the ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’ while with gorillas.

Gorilla Trekking through steep and slippery Virunga slopes is so strenuous and takes 2-8 hours depending on gorillas’ movements. At least an hour is allocated to the visitors in the presence of the gorilla group. After the beautiful trekking experience, you will then return to the park headquarters and later to your lodge for refreshment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Kigali City Tour & departure 

After breakfast, you embark on the journey back to Kigali. Have an optional half day city tour and depending on your departure flight, you can go for a Rwanda coffee experience with Question Coffee a purely local Rwanda women project. Have Lunch in Kigali and later transfer to the Airport where the tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

End of 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour

 

Safari includes

Exclusive use of a 4×4 Land cruiser during the trip

Bottled mineral water in the vehicle

Accommodation

Meals as indicated

Services of a professional/experienced driver guide (English)

Activities mentioned in the itinerary

Safari excludes

Rwanda visa $50 per person to be obtained on arrival

Optional extras whilst in Rwanda

Tips and gratuities

COVID-19 PCR TEST cost $60

Local flights/charters

Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porterage, travel insurance, etc.