Short Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari Tours for Short-Term Travelers.

Short Rwanda gorilla safari itineraries generally span from 1 to 4 days, focuses gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. These short Rwanda Gorilla Tours mainly start and end in Kigali, featuring itineraries that feature an early morning transfer to the park, a guided gorilla trek, and a return to the city. The most prevalent duration is 3 days, encompassing optional cultural excursions or city tours; nonetheless, a 1-day Rwanda Gorilla safari option is provided for individuals with severely time constraints.
Are you ready to embark on an indelible journey? In the Rwandan forests, we have thoughtfully planned a range of gorilla trekking experiences that will undoubtedly satisfy every traveler. From informal individual meetings to exhilarating multi-day expeditions. Identify the optimal route that aligns with your preferences and create lasting encounters.

Short Rwanda Gorilla Safaris, especially for Volcanoes National Park, are doable but require swift decision-making and potential flexibility. While it is generally recommended to secure permits 3-6 months in advance, especially during peak season, it is sometimes possible to obtain permits closer to the trekking date, specifically in the low season (March-June and October-November).

Best Short Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tours, Safaris, Itineraries & Packages

1 Day Rwanda gorilla Trekking Safari: 1 Day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari offers Mountain Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park from Kigali. The 1-day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari usually starts and ends in Kigali. It is a big, exciting journey. Volcanoes National Park is about a 2.5-hour drive from the capital, so this 1 day Rwanda Gorilla trekking to Volcanoes National Park has to leave very early (usually around 4:30 AM) to get to Kinigi, where the park offices are located, in time for the required morning briefing.

2 days Rwanda gorilla treking is an expedited, luxury safari tailored for time-constrained guests, emphasizing the tracking of mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. This 2-Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda itinerary, commencing and concluding in Kigali, encompasses a city tour, a $1,500 per person permit, 4×4 transportation, and one night of lodging adjacent to the park. Experience a 2-day Luxury Rwanda gorilla trekking expedition in Volcanoes National Park.

3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari: The 3 days Gorilla trekking safari takes you for Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park. This 3 days Rwanda Gorilla trekking safari  starts with Kigali City tour, gorilla trekking and cultural experiences at the Iby’Iwachu cultural Village. This all inclusive 3 days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari cost includes: Kigali Airport/ hotel pick-up and drop, expert driver guide and gorilla permit @ $1500 per person, Iby’wachu Cultural experience and 1 gorilla family.

4 Days Gorilla trekking & Mount Sabyinyo is a 4 day Rwanda Safari combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national Park with Mount Sabyinyo Volcano Hiking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.This 4-days Gorilla trekking & Mount Sabyinyo offers  tracking the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi with hiking the challenging Mount Sabyinyo (3,645m), known as “Old Man’s Teeth” for its rugged, three-peaked summit that straddles Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC

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.

3 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkey Tracking, focuses on gorilla trekking, cultural immersion, golden monkey tracking. The 3 days Rwanda Safari involves arriving in Kigali, a 2-3 hour drive to the park, one day of gorilla trekking, with a cultural tour (or visiting the twin lakes), and a third day of golden monkey tracking, & departure.This 3 days Rwanda safari itinerary is ideal for maximizing time in Virunga mountains, with options available for luxury, mid-range, and budget travelers

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Dian Fossey safari offer mountain gorilla trekking & Dian Fossey hike  experience in Volcanoes National Park. This 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking & Dian Fossey hiking itinerary combines the thrill of encountering endangered mountain gorillas with a tribute to the pioneering conservationist, Dian Fossey, at her former Karisoke Research Center, as well as Golden Monkey tracking, cultural encounter with the gorilla guardians at the Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village. This 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Dian Fossey Hike includes Rwanda gorilla permit at USD1500 and Dian Fossey grave at $75 USD for foreign non-residents, $60 for foreign residents, $55 for Rwanda and EAC citizens and the EAC foreign residents pay $65

4 days Rwanda Gorilla & Mount Karisimbi hiking Safari to Volcanoes National Park offers Mountain Gorilla trekking, Mount Karisimbi, & Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village. Visit Rwanda to explore Volcanoes National Park on a 4 days Rwanda Gorilla trekking & Mt.Karisimbi hiking safari in Volcanoes National Park Northwestern Rwanda.  The  exclusive 4 days  Rwanda  gorilla trekking and Karismbi hiking safari includes 1 day mountain gorilla trekking, 2 day mount Karisimbi hike, plus evening Iby’Iwachu Cultural Visit.This Rwanda Mount Karisimbi  hike & Gorilla trekking tour package in Volcanoes National Park allows you to  share an eye lock with Mountain Gorillas  for 1 hour, then after a 2 days Mount Karismbi hike upto the top of it’s highest peak at 4507m above sea level.

The 4 days double gorilla trekking Uganda & Rwanda typically based in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park & Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, offers two separate, unique encounters with different mountain gorilla families. Double Gorilla Trekking (trekking Gorillas Twice) is designed for anyone seeking to engage in gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, and Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Identifying and contrasting two distinct gorilla families/groups facilitates the study of each gorilla group/family behaviors and dynamics.No two gorilla Families/groups are identical. One group may have a mother with twins, while another consists solely of young juveniles

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari is a 4 day Rwanda safari to Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking, Golden Monkey tracking & Iby’Iwachu Cultural Experience. 

All Inclusive: This 4 days Rwanda Gorilla safari includes:Gorilla trekking at USD1500 and Golden Monkeys tracking permit at USD250  including an intimate encounter with the gorilla guardians at the Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village, not forgetting all ground transportation, an English speaking guide or any other language(if requested), accommodations and meals as per the Itinerary.

4 Day Rwanda Gorilla and Akagera Safari leads to Akagera National Park for wildlife safari & Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla trekking. This 4 days Rwanda Gorilla trekking & Akagera Safari features game drives and a boat excursion on Lake Ihema, and Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking to track mountain gorillas. Akagera National Park is situated in eastern Rwanda, adjacent to the Tanzanian border. It is distinguished by forests, wetlands, low elevations, and savannahs. The diverse landscape harbors fauna includes zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and numerous bird species, notably the rare shoebill stork.

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Nyungwe Safari takes you to Volcanoes National Park  for gorilla trekking & Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Tracking. This 4 days Rwanda Primates safari involves Kigali city tour, Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kigali City tour by visiting Genocide Memorial Museum, Crafts markets and cultural encounter at the Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village. Each gorilla trekking permit costs $1500, while the Chimpanzee tracking permit costs $250.