3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda

Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International airport – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Arrive at Kigali International airport in the morning/afternoon, meet and greet assistance. You will be warmly welcomed by Luxland Africa Vacations representative outside customs and Immigration hall then you will be transferred to the city then proceed to Volcanoes National Park. The park protects the rare Mountain Gorillas and it is characterized by the steep slopes of the different mountain ranges, rich Mosaic of Montanne ecosystem, open grassland, heath and bamboo forest which have supported the existence of the rare Mountain Gorillas.

Overnight at One & Only Gorilla Nest/Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge (Luxury) or Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (High end)

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

This is the highlight of your trip in Rwanda, early morning breakfast then proceeds to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing, there are 10 Gorilla families in Volcanoes, and so the ranger guides will group you into 8 people to track a specific gorilla family. The Gorilla trek has been approved to be the most exciting experience in the world, so this is where your story begins and upon encountering this Mountain Gorillas, you are entitled to a full hour in the presence of these Gorillas. Experience their way of living, interaction, coupling, feeding as the young ones swing on the tree branches. Later, you will be picked by your guide back to the lodge for leisure and relaxation for the whole evening.

Overnight at One & Only Gorilla Nest/Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge (Luxury) or Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (High end)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Driver Back to Kigali International Airport

Have your relaxed breakfast, check out then drive back to Kigali International airport. Visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund opened in 2022 and is located near Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, home to the mountain gorillas. It represents the culmination of the 20-year dream to build a world-class research and education center to continue Dian Fossey’s legacy and advance the work of saving gorillas from extinction. The Campus is open to the public every day. Visitors can explore state-of-the-art exhibits that tell the story of 55+ years of gorilla conservation, visit the gift shop featuring locally made crafts, grab a coffee or meal at the Gorilla Café, enjoy lush nature trails and meet with Fossey Fund staffs who have dedicated their careers to saving gorillas. Proceed to Kigali then airport for your flight to the next destination.

Meal Plan: Breakfast only

• Transportation by a 4wd safari vehicle.
• Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
• Gorilla permit to be paid and secured in advance ($1500 per person is included).
• Park entrance fees.
• Visit Ellen DE generous institute.
• Meet and greet service.
• Genocide Memorial.

However, the Safari excludes:

Airfares, Visas or Insurance, Tips to local guides, Porterage or Laundry, Soft or alcoholic, drinks or mineral water (excl. water in the vehicles), Items of a personal nature, any meals not indicated above, any tours not mentioned from the itinerary above.