Explore the lively culture of Rwanda’s capital and meet the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural environment during this 3-day journey. You will start with a guided tour of Kigali, stopping at significant sites such as the Genocide Memorial. After that, you will travel through Rwanda’s countryside to Volcanoes National Park, where you will have a unique gorilla trekking adventure, hiking through the dense rainforest to enjoy a memorable hour watching these gentle giants up close.
Highlights
- Start: Kigali (Day 1)
- Day 2-3: Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
- End: Kigali (Day 3)
Day 1: Pickup from Kigali to the Hotel
You will fly into Kigali. At the airport, there will be a meet and greet. Our representative will welcome you warmly.
Then, you will go to the city hotel to check in.
Before dinner this evening, you will have a chance for formal introductions and to discuss the exciting itinerary for your upcoming tour in Rwanda. Overnight.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel
Day 2: City Tour – Volcanoes National Park
After having breakfast and checking out of the hotel at 9:00 AM, you will begin your guided city tour.
This tour will take you to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Rwanda Art Museum, and the Niyo Art Gallery.
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a significant and emotional place that honors the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Located in Kigali, the capital city, it acts as both a burial ground and an educational center about the genocide, which led to the deaths of around 800,000 people in just 100 days.
You will have lunch at Heaven Restaurant. Later in the afternoon, you will enjoy a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, reaching your lodge in the evening.
Assistance with check-in will be provided, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: The Bishop’s House
Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trek – Departure
You will have breakfast early at the lodge, then head to the park headquarters for your gorilla trek briefing in the morning.
After that, you will be taken to the trailhead, where you will meet others and begin your guided walk.
Volcanoes National Park is the Rwandan part of the large volcanic massif known as the Virunga Mountains, which spans the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC. This massif covers a vast area of over 8,000km² and includes six active and three extinct volcanoes. There is no wildlife experience quite like seeing mountain gorillas.
You will spend a precious hour with them, watching the group play, tease each other, and eat, just like we do. After this thrilling experience, you will return to your lodge for lunch and to clean your boots.
After lunch, you will check out of the lodge and drive back to Kigali International Airport, say goodbye to your driver-guide, and check in for your outbound flight.
Accommodation: N/A
