Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: A Day Tour in Volcanoes National Park

Embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Book a luxury safari with certified guides for a 99% chance of gorilla sightings. Unforgettable experiences await!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gorilla Trekking with Volcanoes Safaris - Begin the day early with a drive to the volcanoes, approximately a 3-hour journey. Experience the breathtaking landscape of the northern province, characterized by its rolling hills, as you head to the park. This area is known for its open grasslands, bamboo forests, and swamps. Historically, the Volcanoes…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Meals with locals and drinks
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Pick up and drop off anywhere in Kigali
What's Not Included
  • Gorilla Permit: Mandatory, Share Passport copy(s) for assistance.
  • Tips to the guide and park rangers.
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned.
Additional Information

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Location
Universal Ventures Rwanda (Tour Operator)
KK 15 Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Teresa
May 20, 2026
The trek was perfect! We saw a beautiful family of gorillas including two Silverbacks! The best experience of my life! - Seeing gorillas in their natural habitat was incredible! A truly serene experience. The tour was well planned and could not have been more perfect. The entire team guided with professionalism and love. My porter, Jacqueline, was wonderful and took great care of me. My personal guide/driver, Kim, was a delight! I learned much about Rwanda from him on the drive. I was surprised he greeted me with champagne toast! The day could not have been better.
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Martin
May 3, 2026
Top professionell! - Everything was top. Very professional. I can highly recommend the company.
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Marius06
Apr 25, 2026
Unique excursion north Rwanda - Super correct organization punctual and friendly helpful
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Annemarie_b
Apr 10, 2026
Alie & Annemarie - April 9, 2026 - It's a MUST do if you visit Rwanda. Viator arranged our tour and it was excellent. I don't think people realise how close you can get to the gorillas, it's incredible when they physically brush up against you.
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Styleeman
Mar 17, 2026
Gorilla Trek was Incredible - Wonderful experience, Christian took care of us and gave us tour information on the way there and on the way back. The drive was comfortable and informative. The hand over to the trekking team was seamless and we were provided all the information we needed prior to arrival. Top tip bring a change of clothes and a towel, if it rains in the mountains you get very wet!! 2026- Gorilla trekking licence is an additional 1,500$ for non-Africans, 500$ for Africans. Bring additional cash for a porter to carry your bags and support you through the mud.
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C1752pithomass
Mar 8, 2026
Perfect gorilla experience - An early start (0430), but a smooth drive and the tour ran like clockwork. An excellent guide in Shadady, who spoke great English and has a comfortable 4WD car. We got to see the gorillas after approx. 1h 30 min walk, half of which was on farmland tracks and paths, the rest on muddy wet trails in the scrub/jungle. As my elderly mother was with us, the tour company made sure we were assigned a more easily accessible gorilla family. Younger people have to drive a lot further into the reserve and hike longer to see their allocated gorilla family. On the way back, stopped in a juice bar in Rwanda's second city for lunch, very good standard. Had great coffee on the way there. My only concern was that after transferring the company several thousand dollars for tours, communication was very thin. I had to chase the company up for booking confirmations, pick-up times etc and we never received any kind of itinerary. However, the company always replied quickly to emails. I had a nagging fear that the company had just taken my money and run off with it ! I needn't have worried, they were completely professional at all times. Maybe this "light communication" is just the Rwandan way. I hired them for a Kigali City Tour (one day) and also Lake Kivu Day Tour, both were equally professionally run. Highly recommended !
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Tmisaacs
Feb 15, 2026
One day mountain gorilla hike from Kigali 4:30am to 4-5 ish pm - Life long memory involved being picked up by private driver 3 hour drive from Kigali to Volcanos Park. Hiking times vary depending on where the gorillas were. For us it was 1hr 45 min there and same back. We’re both around 60 and found the trek manageable, went up only 400ft or so but very muddy with guide hacking bamboo ahead is. We were given sticks (essential regardless of age). Why wife used a porter for $20 who carried her rucksack and held her hand saving here from slipping in the mud a couple of times. I managed without but got a shoe stuck in the mud - no big deal but messy. You can rent “goloshers” to stop mud going between your shoes and trousers for $5. Hire raincoat for $10. We were lucky with the rain but it always seems 50/50. Sturdy sneakers/trainers are adequate although the rangers ware wellys. The gorillas were amazing. The lead ranger murmurs gorilla talk to the alpha male silverback - almost like asking is permission to visit (but in reality checking that he is in a good mood - from his murmured response. We got very close (see photos) but were always instructed how to remain safe and what not to do. It was breathtaking. Highly recommended.
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Andrew
Jan 16, 2026
Great time with the gorillas! - Great tour company and incredible trek. Nzirorera was great to work with. The company kept me up to date; really nice to be able to purchase the park permit before I even left. The rangers, trackers, and porters help make the trip fun. Really amazing to get to spend so much time with the gorillas: great to watch the family relax and play together. Kind and friendly people from start to finish.
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Kaushik
Dec 20, 2025
Memorable trip to see the gorillas! - Really enjoyed this trip to Volcanoes national park. Uviversal Ventures arranged it perfectly well. The driver was very punctual and friendly. He did an excellent job not only as a driver but also as a guide by providing useful information about visiting the park, etc.
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Carolinelc7557dc
Dec 11, 2025
A wonderful experience! - We had a really great 1 day trekking tour with Universal Ventures Rwanda. Everything was beautifully organized, with great attention to small details. Our driver, Christian, truly went above and beyond to make sure that we had an amazing experience thanks to his professionalism and kindness. He carefully answered every question, and was sure to point out spots of interest. We are so thankful!
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From $250
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).