4 Day Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking Safari
The 4-Day Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking Safari includes two different mountain gorilla trekking safari experiences in Volcanoes National Park, enabling observation of 2 independent Rwanda gorilla families or facilitating a more immersive experience with the gorillas. This 4-Day Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking itinerary include arrival in Kigali, 2 days of gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, with a maximum of one hour allocated to each family, followed by departure. This encounter is organized by tour companies and is intended for guests seeking to engage more extensively with the endangered mountain gorillas.
The Ultimate 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda is ideally suited for those seeking a dual Gorilla Trekking experience in the region. Double gorilla trekking involves trekking gorillas on two separate days. A detailed 4-day Rwanda Double Gorilla trekking Safari necessitates the acquisition of 2 permits, each priced at US$ 1500. Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking provides trekkers the opportunity to observe and compare the characteristics of many gorilla families, as each day involves trekking a different family.
Volcanoes National Park hosts approximately 400 mountain gorillas within the bamboo forest, facilitating easier trekking compared to other habitats. Volcanoes National Park, or Parc National des Volcans (PNV), is the only park in the Rwanda with mountain gorillas, providing a unique experience for global travelers who can spend up to one hour in the company of these gentle giants. The 4-Day Double Rwanda Gorilla Trekking expedition to Volcanoes National Park is approximately a 2-hour and 20-minute drive from Kigali via the most expedient route. This 4 days double gorilla trekking itinerary in Rwanda is appropriate for travelers arriving and departing through Kigali International Airport.
The 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking Rwanda begins and ends at Kigali International Airport, where guests are picked up upon arrival and dropped off upon departure. You observe gorillas on the second and third days of the excursion, while the first and last days are designated for arrival and departure. If you wish to spend additional time with a portion of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population, then double gorilla trekking is the optimal itinerary.
Highlights of the 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Day 1: Kigali International Airport to Volcanoes National Park.
Day 2: First Gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Second gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
Day 4: Return to Kigali International Airport for the departure flight, signifying the conclusion.
A Detailed 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda
Day 1: Kigali International Airport to Volcanoes National Park.
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, your Rwanda tour guide will be present to receive you. The driver will be readily identifiable by a placard displaying your names. Subsequently, you commence the journey northwest towards Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Approximately two hours spent driving will transport you through the scenic landscape of Rwanda. When the sun goes down, you’ve made it to the park and checked into your reserved hotel.
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Initial gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park followed by transfer return to Kigali.
After breakfast, your driver-guide will collect you from the lodge for transportation to the park headquarters. Upon arriving at the Kinigi park headquarters, you will first receive a training on the regulations and rules of gorilla trekking in Rwanda from the park warden. At 8:30 am, the park ranger guide will escort you to the commencement location for the gorilla hike. A total of eight tourists, each possessing a gorilla trekking permit for Rwanda priced at USD 1,500, are assigned to one gorilla family.
Every 8 individuals require around 2 to 6 hours to trek through the bamboo forest in the rainforest, accompanied by armed ranger guides. Nevertheless, merely 1 hour (60 minutes) is allocated to the observation of the mountain gorillas. The duration of the journey is variable, contingent upon the movements of the gorilla group; nevertheless, the population in Rwanda is recognized for traversing shorter distances, so facilitating the trekking experience. After one hour with a gorilla family, you return to the park headquarters to meet the tour guide for transportation back to your accommodation.
Accommodation Alternatives: Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Second mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
After breakfast you will be transferred to the park headquarters for another gorilla trekking experience. On this day, you are assigned to a different gorilla family, allowing you to compare experiences and habits. Upon completing the walk, you return to your accommodation for rest. The hotel from the previous night is where you will spend the night again.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Return to Kigali International Airport for departure.
This morning, following breakfast, you will be transported back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight. Our driving guide can take you to souvenir shops for craft buying prior to your departure, depending on your flight schedule.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of the 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
Inclusions
English speaking driver-guide
Entry fees and taxes including 2 gorilla permits
4×4 Safari van/Land cruise
Lunch
Water on board
3 nights’ accommodation
Exclusions
Any purchases of personal kind
Any changes to the Itinerary
International flights and visas