5 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park as you begin your 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by a professional guide from Kurikayo Africa Adventures. You will receive a short briefing about your 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari.

If time allows, you will explore Kigali. A visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial offers important historical insight.

After lunch in Kigali, you will drive to Volcanoes National Park. The journey takes about 2.5 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy views of Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills.

When you arrive, you will check in at your lodge. Dinner and rest follow as you prepare for the trek.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park (mid-range, or luxury)

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

You will start the day early with breakfast. After that, you will head to the park headquarters of the Rwanda Development Board for a briefing.

You will be assigned a gorilla family. Then you will enter Volcanoes National Park with ranger guides.

The trek can take 1 to 6 hours. It depends on the movement of the gorillas. The hike passes through bamboo forests and volcanic slopes.

When you find the gorillas, you will spend one full hour with them. You will watch them feed, play, and interact. This is the highlight of your safari.

After the trek, you will return to your lodge for rest.

Optional Activities (Afternoon):
You may visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village or relax at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Return to Kigali & Departure as you finish your 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge. You will then drive back to Kigali.

You may shop for souvenirs or relax before your flight. If time allows, you can enjoy a short city experience.

Finally, you will be dropped at Kigali International Airport for your departure as you end your 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari with Kurikayo Africa Adventures.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Inclusions

  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Airport transfers
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Meals as indicated
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Park entry fees

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Rwanda visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcohol and soft drinks
  • Optional activities