1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Experience the unforgettable 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour with Bugoma Palms Safaris and come face-to-face with the majestic mountain gorillas in the lush rainforests of Volcanoes National Park. This carefully designed short adventure is perfect for travelers who are already in Rwanda and want to maximize their time with a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter.
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.
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 Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: 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 –
- Gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Pick-up and drop-off from Kigali (hotel or airport)
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Briefing by park rangers before trekking
- Government taxes and park entry assistance
- Assistance with border or travel logistics (if required)
Excludes –
- International flights and visa fees
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, and staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
- Accommodation (tour is same-day return from Kigali unless requested otherwise)
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary