This 2 day Rwanda gorilla tour is ideal for those who want to track mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is located in the north of the country. It is part of the larger Virunga Massif conservation region, which includes Congo’s Virunga National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The park has an area of 160 square kilometers and shares borders with Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Virunga National Park.
Highlights for 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer Back
Detailed Itinerary for 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Meet your driver guide at your hotel reception and head out on a tour of Kigali City. Your tour of Kigali city will include a visit to the Gisozi genocide memorial center, where you will get a chance to pay your respects to the fallen victims of the 1994 Genocide. After this, you will visit Nyamirambo Women’s Centre, where you will interact with the local women and learn a lot about the Rwandan culture through local dance, artists, and even cook local dishes if you wish. If you still have time after your lunch break, you can visit other sites in Kigali, like Inema Art’s center or a local farm, before proceeding with your journey to Volcanoes National Park.
Arrive at your lodge in Volcanoes National Park in the evening, check in, and have dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer Back
Today marks the highlight of your 2 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour. Have your breakfast early in the morning and drive to the park headquarters in Kinigi in time to register and start your briefing at 7:30 am. Once you are done with your briefing, you will be allocated to a trekking group with a maximum of eight members per gorilla family.
Commence your hike into the bamboo forest in search of your gorilla family. This activity can take anywhere from 1 to 6 hours or more, depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you have spotted your gorilla family, you will be given an hour to spend in their midst and take as many photos as you wish. (Please make sure to disable your flash and camera shutter sound in order not to scare or irritate the gorillas. Also, make sure to follow the instructions given to you by your ranger and always remember to maintain a distance of at least 7 meters away from the gorillas.
Once your time is up, you will head back to base, where you will find your driver guide waiting for you. In case you complete your gorilla trek early, you can pay a visit to Ibyi’wacu village- also known as the “Gorilla Guardians Village.” Interact with the friendly locals and immerse yourself in Rwanda’s unique culture.
Later, drive back to Kigali, arriving in time to check in at the airport for your departure flight or drop off at your hotel, as you will advise.
End of the 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour.
