• Volcanoes National Park Rwanda - A transfer, starting and ending in Kigali

SIMPLE ITINERARY:

Begin the day early by ordering breakfast while waiting for the driver to arrive. An Afri Safaris driver guide will transport you to the RDB headquarters in Kinigi for a briefing at 7:00 am. This briefing is crucial as it is where you will meet fellow tourists and the Rangers who will guide you into the forest. The briefing covers various topics, with a focus on how to behave around the gorillas, what to expect, and what to bring along while tracking the gorillas. You will be assigned a gorilla family based on your overall fitness and age, as some gorilla groups are located deeper in the forest, requiring more hours of trekking. Porters are available to assist with extra luggage. Park Rangers will lead you into the forest to track the primates. Trekking can take between 2 to 6 hours.

After spending an hour observing the mountain gorillas, the Guide will be waiting for you at the starting point.

• Iby’iwacu Cultural Village - After Gorilla trekking, you will be transferred to Iby’iwacu Cultural Village. Iby’iwacu Cultural Village is a community of former poachers who previously hunted gorillas due to poverty but have since ceased poaching. The Iby’iwacu Cultural Village is one of Rwanda’s premier cultural attractions. The Village showcases all of Rwanda’s cultural traditions, people, and history in one place for display and personal experience. International visitors can experience life in a typical African village setting – the lifestyle, houses, traditional dances, dress code, food, herbs, and the organization of ancient kingdoms. Tourists have the opportunity to learn ancient hunting skills, try weaving baskets/mats, and carpentry. This unique experience has captivated many visitors who wish to immerse themselves in the culture of Rwanda’s native community after seeing gorillas. The village offers opportunities to purchase local crafts, gifts, and souvenirs to share with friends back home.
• Migano Cafe - Stop by Migano Cafe in Musanze for lunch (•Hot lunch of your choice from the food menu at Migano Cafe Musanze)

• Lunch, Coffee & Water
• Iby’iwacu Cultural Village fee
• Gorilla Permit Rwanda Application
• Transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser, 4x4 Open roof safari vehicle
• Gorilla Trekking Certificate by Afri Safaris
• Professional driver guide by Afri Safaris

• • Gorilla Permit fee: International $1500, Africans $500, Rwandans & EAC $200
• • Everything else not mentioned in the inclusions

The One-Day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance to observe the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural environment at Volcanoes National Park and the nearby village of former poachers. This day trip is tailored for visitors with a limited schedule in Kigali.

Encountering a mountain gorilla up close is an incredibly humbling experience, often described as life-changing. You get so near that you can actually smell them – a strong, sweet scent reminiscent of sweaty gorillas. It’s not too different from how humans might smell if they spent their lives wandering the forest without shower gel. Humans share 98 percent of their DNA with mountain gorillas.

As this is a day trip, expect to depart from Kigali early to reach Volcanoes National Park. The journey takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours with knowledgeable local experts and a friendly driver guide. Transportation is provided in a choice of 4x4 safari vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, allowing you to stay connected with loved ones while enjoying the scenic drive through the picturesque countryside.

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