Volcanoes National Park is the Rwandan portion of the expansive Virunga Conservation Area, named after the chain of nine volcanoes that define its landscape, including Karisimbi (4,507 m), Bisoke, Sabinyo, and Muhavura. The altitude varies from 2,400 meters to over 4,000 meters at the peaks. Enjoy an exciting gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda.
Volcanoes National Park is the Rwandan portion of the expansive Virunga Conservation Area, named after the chain of nine volcanoes that define its landscape, including Karisimbi (4,507 m), Bisoke, Sabinyo, and Muhavura. The altitude varies from 2,400 meters to over 4,000 meters at the peaks. Enjoy an exciting gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda.
Arrival and Transfer to Hotel in Kigali
Kigali - Depending on your arrival time at Kigali International Airport, a company guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in BB.
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park - Our tour guide will take you on a city excursion in and around Kigali to familiarize…
Arrival and Transfer to Hotel in Kigali
Kigali - Depending on your arrival time at Kigali International Airport, a company guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in BB.
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park - Our tour guide will take you on a city excursion in and around Kigali to familiarize you with this remarkable country of a thousand hills. Following the city tour, which may last up to 3 hours, enjoy lunch in Kigali before proceeding to Volcanoes National Park, located north of Ruhengeri. The journey offers stunning views of terraced hills, showcasing Rwanda’s landscape and altitude. By afternoon, in Kinigi, visit the demonstration grounds to learn about the traditional life and history of the Rwandan people. The Iby’lwacu traditional tour provides an engaging interaction between narrators and guests, offering hands-on experiences with traditional skills such as hunting, fire-making, crafting clay pots, and witnessing a dance by the King’s warriors. In the evening, arrive at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Accommodation is at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.
Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park - After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing by Rwanda park officials. Ensure you have your packed lunch and a bottle of water as you embark on your gorilla trekking adventure. The trek is relatively short, typically lasting between 1 to 4 hours. Time spent with the gorillas is limited to 1 hour to support conservation efforts. Later, prepare for your transfer back to Kigali for your international flights, ideally scheduled for late evening departures from Kigali International Airport.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gorilla Trekking Permit
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
