Mountain Gorilla Trekking Rwanda — 4 Days
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Mountain Gorilla Trekking Rwanda — 4 Days

A focused 4-day Rwanda adventure — Kigali city tour, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, and golden monkey tracking before departure.

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Group Size

2- 8 people

Difficulty

Moderate

Overview

Arrive in Kigali and enjoy a half-day city tour visiting the Genocide Memorial and the iconic Hotel des Mille Collines. Transfer to Volcanoes National Park — a haven for the rare mountain gorilla — and spend the night near the Virunga Mountains. Day 3 is the centrepiece: gorilla trekking through dense rainforest, followed by an afternoon at the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village for an immersive Rwandan community experience. On your final morning, track the endangered golden monkey before heading back to Kigali for your departure flight. From US$1,736 pp (3-star, 2 pax).

Safari Highlights

Kigali Genocide Memorial & city tour
Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP
Ellen DeGeneres Campus visit
Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village experience
Golden monkey tracking
Optional: Dian Fossey Tomb visit, volcano hiking

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival — Kigali International Airport

Dinner
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be warmly welcomed by your driver/guide. Enjoy a comfortable 20-minute drive to your hotel in Kigali for dinner and overnight.
Park Inn by Radisson Blu (3★)
2

Kigali City Tour — Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Full Board
Breakfast, then a half-day Kigali city tour: the Belgium Museum honouring fallen UN peacekeepers, the poignant Kigali Genocide Memorial, and the iconic Hotel des Mille Collines for lunch. Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (2.5 hours). Upon arrival, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus — a conservation hub uniting scientists, tourists, and local communities around gorilla protection.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (3★)
3

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

Full Board
Rise early for a pre-trek coffee and briefing at park headquarters. Trek through the volcanic rainforest to spend one magical hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family — one of the most moving wildlife encounters on earth. Optional morning activities (at extra cost): Dian Fossey Tomb visit (US$100), twin lakes Burera & Ruhondo boat trip (US$70), or volcano hiking. Afternoon: immerse in traditional Rwandan culture at the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village — rural life, traditions, and community experiences.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (3★)
4

Golden Monkey Tracking & Departure

Breakfast & Lunch
Morning breakfast, then trek in search of the endangered golden monkey — a vibrant, energetic primate found only in the Virunga Mountains. After the trek, depart for Kigali International Airport (2.5 hours), with en-route lunch. End of services.

Included

  • Airport & inter-hotel transfers day 1 to last day
  • 1 night accommodation in Kigali (half board)
  • All activities as highlighted in itinerary
  • Half-day Kigali city tour
  • 1 Golden Monkey permit per person (US$100)
  • Exclusive use of a private 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus visit (donation US$30 pp)
  • Cultural/village visit in Volcanoes
  • Bottled mineral water in vehicle
  • Government taxes

Not Included

  • Gorilla permit (US$1,500 per person — Rwanda rate)
  • Optional activities (Dian Fossey tombs US$100 pp; volcano hiking US$140 pp)
  • International airline tickets
  • Entry visa fees
  • Drinks throughout the trip
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses (calls, minibar, porterage, travel insurance, etc.)
Duration: 4D / 3N
Group Size: Up to 8 people
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