Have the best of Rwanda safaris by booking the 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey tour. This tour package is distinct in a such a way that it incorporates gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Dian Fossey tomb hike adventure. On this trip, it is also possible for you to go on Kigali city expedition.
Volcanoes National Park is a premier gorilla tracking destination in Rwanda and one of the 4 parks where mountain gorillas can be trekked. This gorilla safari park is positioned suitably in Ruhengeri area, Northwestern Rwanda approximately 2 to 3 hours’ drive from Kigali capital city.
A gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park involves you exploring anyone of the 10 habituated gorilla groups (Karisimbi, Sabyinyo, Ugenda, Hirwa, Umubano, Agashya, Susa A, Bwenge, Amahoro and Kwitonda). A trek to anyone of these habituated family offers a unique experience. This package covers 3 nights plus meals and begins and ends in Kigali.
Activities on this 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey tour
- Dian Fossey hike
- Gorilla trekking
- Kigali city tour
- Visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Highlights of 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey tour
Day 1: Travel from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Dian Fossey tomb hike and visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Day 4: Drive back to Kigali
Detailed itinerary of 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey tour
Day 1: Travel from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Travel from Kigali capital city upon arrival at Kigali International Airport. Your safari leader will connect you to Volcanoes National Park, about 2-3 hours’ drive. Dine and spend a night in Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge
Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse, Hotel Muhabura
Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park
You will get up early in the morning to enjoy your breakfast and after, expect to assemble at Kinigi visitor center for briefing on guidelines for gorilla trekking. Begin your trek to see mountain gorillas at 8:00am with an experienced park ranger guide. When you come across a gorilla group allocated to you, expect to spend 1 hour with these humble primates in the wild, take pictures and explore in depth about their daily behaviors. Get back to the lodge where you will be sharing your long day gorilla trekking experience, dine and spend a night.
Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge
Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse, Hotel Muhabura
Day 3: Dian Fossey tomb hike and visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Wake up early to have a delicious cup of tea or coffee and later, assemble at volcanoes National Park to get some insight on what to do and not do while on a hike to the Dian Fossey tomb site. After, begin your hike with park ranger guide to Dian Fossey tomb site which lets you uncover the incredible gorilla conservation legacy of Dian Fossey, one of the greatest scientists, conservationists, primatologist who helped save the lives of mountain gorillas from the hands of the poachers. Today, the world boasts of about 1063 of these greatest apes still exist on earth. After, walk back to have lunch and later, spend your afternoon in Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village where you get to learn about Rwandese’ unique lifestyles, traditions, cultures, dances, music performances and a lot more.
Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge
Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse, Hotel Muhabura
Day 4: Drive back to Kigali
Enjoy your tasty cup of tea or coffee and later, you will have to check out of the lodge. Meet the tour leader who then will drive you back to Kigali capital city.
End of the 4 days gorilla and Dian Fossey tour
Safari inclusions
- Kigali city tour
- Gorilla trekking permits.
- Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Hike to Dian Fossey tomb site
- Bottled drinking water
- Relevant government taxes
- 3 nights and meals
- Service of an English-speaking tour guide
- All trip activities in the itinerary except the optional ones.
Safari exclusions
- Tips
- Beverages/alcoholic drinks
- Telephone calls
- Extra accommodation
- Optional activities
- Cigarettes
- Personal insurance
- Laundry services