3-Day Kigali City Tour & Mountain Gorilla Trek
3-Day Kigali City Tour & Mountain Gorilla Trek, Discover the vibrant culture of Rwanda’s capital and encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat while traveling with Eco-Safari Hunters. You’ll begin with a guided tour of Kigali, visiting powerful landmarks like the Genocide Memorial. Then, you’ll journey through Rwanda’s countryside to Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience, hiking through lush rainforest to spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants up close.
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Discover the vibrant culture of Rwanda’s capital and encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat on this 3-day adventure. You'll begin with a guided tour of Kigali, visiting powerful landmarks like the Genocide Memorial. Then, you'll journey through Rwanda’s countryside to Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience, hiking through lush rainforest to spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants up close.
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, at 9:00 AM, you will start your guided city tour, which will include the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Rwanda Art Museum, and the Niyo Art Gallery. The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a powerful and poignant site dedicated to honoring the memory of the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Situated in the capital city of Kigali, it serves as both a burial site and a center for education about the genocide, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people in just 100 days. You'll enjoy lunch at Heaven Restaurant. This afternoon, you will have a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, arriving at your lodge in the evening. Check-in assistance will be provided, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To VisitJune to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High SeasonJune to September (Permits are scarce)
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Accommodation:
The Bishop's House
- Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
6:00 am: You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge, then proceed to the park headquarters in time for your gorilla trek briefing at 7:00 am. You will be transferred to the trailhead, where you will join others and start your guided walk at 8:00 am. Volcanoes National Park is the Rwandan section of the great volcanic massif called the Virunga Mountains that straddles the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC. The massif covers a huge area of over 8,000km², encompassing six active and three extinct volcanoes. There is no other wildlife experience quite like an encounter with mountain gorillas. That precious hour spent in their company watching the group playing, teasing each other, eating, just like we do. After this exciting experience, you will transfer to your lodge for lunch and to clean your boots. Following lunch, you will check out of the lodge and drive back to Kigali International Airport, bid farewell to your driver-guide, and proceed to check in for your outbound flight.
Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Non-alcoholic drinks
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
