The Best 4 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Tour
ONE MORE TIME GORILLAS (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS)
Embark on an exhilarating 4 day gorilla trekking Rwanda tour that promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of Rwanda’s lush forests. Get up close with endangered mountain gorillas, immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes, and experience the thrill of hiking through misty jungles guided by expert trackers. This once-in-a-lifetime expedition combines adventure, wildlife, and a deep connection to nature as you explore the rich biodiversity of Volcanoes National Park. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply seeking an extraordinary experience, this gorilla trek offers excitement, awe, and memories that will last a lifetime. Learn more from Amahoro Tours now!
DAY 1: ARRIVE KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT + KARISOKE RESEARCH CENTER TOUR
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by your driver | guide and depart for a 3 hours’ drive to Ruhengeri the second largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of five volcanic mountains – The Virungas. Arrive in time for lunch then drive on to the Karisoke Research centre now known as the Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Diane Fossey gorilla fund. Dr. Fossey established the Karisoke Research Center in 1967 and began her ground breaking research on gorilla behaviour. Over five decades later, Karisoke is the world’s longest-running gorilla research site and conducts cutting-edge, award-winning science on gorillas and their habitat. Return to your hotel for lunch and later dinner and overnight.
Driving distance: 3 hours
Activities: Karisoke Research Center Tour
Overnight: Value - Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Midrange –Tiloreza Eco Lodge | Luxury -Bisate Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board – Lunch, Dinner, bed & breakfast
DAY 2: GORILLA TREKKING IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (RWANDA) + INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your gorilla trekking guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we embark on a once in a lifetime experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer at a relatively high altitude.
We encourage for your own enjoyment to make sure that you are perfectly fit and healthy. (We’ve had people as old as 70years old do gorilla tracking so this should not be a problem; all you need is to ask your driver guide to request a shorter group for you if you cannot trek far) It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers, gloves for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets (for you, not the gorillas) as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the gorillas, but it is an hour you will never forget.
Return to the lodge for lunch then later drive to Red rocks Intercultural Exchange center to join the local brew makers to understand the chemistry about the process of brewing a local beer from banana fruits. If you find the activity interesting enough you can join the women in squeezing the juice out of the bananas and drink a glass of juice (Optional). Understand how long juice takes to turn into alcohol after adding in sorghum flour. Enjoy the big glass of our local brew. Among other activities they also do basket weaving and with your visit this local community will be proud of this activity and families supported financially. Later drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Driving distance: 45 minutes
Activities: 1 Gorilla Trek + Intercultural Exchange
Overnight: Value - Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Midrange –Tiloreza Eco Lodge | Luxury -Bisate Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board – Lunch, Dinner, bed & breakfast
DAY 3: SECOND GORILLA TREK AND TRAVEL TO KIGALI
Today after an early breakfast, you will be driven to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day for your second gorilla trekking experience. A truly exciting day as you revisit the 1 day gorilla trek Rwanda recommends. Mountain gorillas do not survive in captivity, which is why they are not seen in zoos and meeting them in the undergrowth is an inspiring moment. Quietly chewing away at their vegetarian delicacies, they seem like a marooned human family. The tender grooming and firm disciplining of their offspring seems all too familiar.
The gorilla family cast a wary glance at the sudden human intrusion into their private world, but is comforted by the clucking made by the trackers. When provoked, the noisy but harmless silverback grunts, screeches, bares his fangs and beats his chest, before slithering off with attendant females, offspring and other mature males. Later return to your hotel to freshen up then have lunch then be transferred to Kigali in the afternoon for overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Driving distance: 3Hrs
Activities: 1 Gorilla Trek
Overnight: Value – Ubumwe Grande Hotel | Midrange – Mille Collines Hotel | Luxury – Governor’s Residence
Meal Plan: Half board: Lunch, Bed & breakfast
DAY 4: CITY TOUR AND SHOPPING + DEPART
After breakfast your day starts with a tour of the city. Named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda; Kigali city is surrounded by lush hills of green and is referred to as the land of a thousand hills. Get to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site & Kigali museum. Engage in last minute shopping in one of the friendliest African capitals, before returning to the airport for your onward international flight back home.
End of 4 day gorilla trekking Rwanda tour service
Driving distance: 30 Minutes
Activities: City tour
Overnight: 0
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Costs Inclusions and Exclusions For Our 4 Day (3 night) Gorilla Trekking Tour
Cost Includes
- Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle exclusive to you with pick up and drop off at the Kigali International Airport
- English speaking driver guide
- Accommodation and meals as stated in the program
- All guide fees
- Inter-cultural exchange activity as mentioned in the program
- City tour of Kigali
- Two Gorilla tracking permits per person
Cost Excludes
- International flights & Visas
- Travel Insurances
- Driver guide or local escort tips
- Drinks and dining rooms tips, porter age, personal travel and baggage
- Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
- Activities not mentioned in the program
Book Your Rwanda 4 day Gorilla Trek with Amahoro Tours Today
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat while supporting eco-tourism and gorilla conservation efforts. This 4 day gorilla trekking Rwanda tour through Rwanda’s breathtaking forests is more than an adventure; it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact on wildlife preservation and local communities. Spots are limited, so seize this unique opportunity to witness one of the world’s rarest wildlife encounters. Book now with Amahoro Tours and be part of a meaningful adventure that not only leaves you with incredible memories but also helps protect Rwanda’s natural treasures for future generations. Questions or concerns? Contact us today!