1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Tour Overview
The 1 day Rwanda gorilla trekking tour is recommended for visitors already in Rwanda but have little time to spend on the gorilla trekking safari.
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Tour Highlights

- 4:30 am: Pickup from your hotel
- 6:30 am: Breakfast and briefing by the warden
- 8:30 am: Trekking escorted by the tour guide
- Evening: Transfer back to the hotel
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Activity highlights
- Mountain Gorilla tracking in Parc National Des Volcans, Rwanda
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda : Detailed Itinerary
4:30 am: Pickup from your hotel
Very early in the morning, our Gorilla Uganda Safari guide will pick you up from your hotel for a 2 hour (from 4:30 am) transfer to Musanze province where Volcanoes National Park is located.
Accommodation options:
- Muhabura Hotel (Budget)
- Le bamboo gorilla lodge (Mid-range)
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury)
Destination: Volcanoes National Park
6:30 am: Breakfast and briefing by the warden
Upon arrival, you will have your breakfast before proceeding to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kiningi for routine briefing by the park warden about the gorilla trekking rules.
8:30 am: Trekking escorted by the tour guide
After being assigned a gorilla family to trek, you will depart to the starting point of the trek by 8:30am escorted by your tour guide.
You will spend between 1-8 hours on the trek depending on the movements of the Gorillas in the forest. Upon meeting the Gorillas, you will spend 1 hour looking at them and taking photos after which you will return to the vehicle.
Evening: Transfer back to the Hotel
Your driver will transfer you back to Kigali international airport for your scheduled flight or drop you off at your hotel.
End of Tour
Includes & Excludes
Tour includes
- Gorilla trekking permits
- All activities on itinerary & park entry fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Transport in Standard Safari vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
Package Excludes
- International Flights
- Items of Personal Nature
- Tips and Gratuity