3 days gorilla trekking & countryside exploration

Places You’ll See

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Wild mountain gorilla in the nature habitat. Very rare and endan
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Portrait of funny golden monkey looking away, vietnam, dalat zoo
  • 3 Days 2 Night

Trip Overview

The 3 Days Rwanda Cultural Tour & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking is an all-in-one tour itinerary designed to allow you to visit Rwanda communities, learn about their culture as well have a one-day reserved activity for gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park.

Great For

Wildlife lovers

Amarebo Village

Canoeing Twin Lake

Nature explorers

Highlights

  • Kigali city tour & genocide memorial – Great for history and culture enthusiasts.
  • Big Five safari in Akagera – Great for wildlife lovers and photographers.
  • Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park – Great for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.
  • Canoe trip on Twin Lakes – Great for relaxation and scenic exploration.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Transfer to volcanoes via Gisenyi – canoeing on mukungwa river

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, on arrival, you will go for canoeing. discover this special way to journey through the countryside in our modern canoes! Soak up impressive views, spot abundant birds, look out for the otters and meet friendly communities, this river is mostly very gentle and flat with one short, easy rapid and one section where the water goes quite fast.

This activity will give you a great sense of the countryside, meet friendly along the way and enjoy views of volcano range in this area.

Dinner and overnight at Amarembo Gorilla Village

After breakfast we transfer to the park. Completing our park formalities later drive to the edge of the park to see the Golden Monkeys. It is now believed that they are the only feasible population of Golden Monkeys residing in Volcanoes National Park. They are beautiful and endangered primates which have become quite habituated to humans, making it possible to observe them closely.

At noon, you will do a walk along the shores of Lake Ruhondo combined with a boat ride to the islands.

Dinner and overnight at Amarebo Village

Arise early today and prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the Gentle Giants!

Following breakfast, transfer to the national park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 as well as a gorilla tracking guide. After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide touching on the gorillas generally, your assigned gorilla family as well as appropriate safety precautions, you drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure. Expect to walk between 2 and 8 hours in steep and sometimes muddy conditions with rain overhead, which can be tough and require a degree of (average) fitness. However, the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort!

 

Package Included

  • Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day using safari jeeps
  • 5 nights’ accommodation on double/twin occupancy
  • All meals and soft drinks
  • Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
  • All activities/tours as per itinerary
  • EMES Insurance
  • Our 24 hours/day assistance

Package Excluded

  • Visas and flights
  • Covid tests
  • Alcoholic drinks throughout the trip UNLESS mentioned
  • Tips and gratuities
  • All optional activities
  • Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.