3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Silverback Gorilla Safaris (2 nights)
Book 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour and stand a great chance to explore more about endangered and rare mountain gorillas while in their natural habitat. This gorilla package introduces you to Volcanoes National Park, Musanze area in Northwestern Rwanda. It takes you through gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park which is part of the Virunga Conservation Area. On your 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour, you also have opportunity to visit Iby’Iwacu cultural village. Your gorilla tour takes 2 nights, 3 days starting and ending in Kigali, Rwanda.
Brief itinerary of Your 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Kigali city tour & travel to Musanze-Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & cultural experience at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Day 3: Departure
Detailed itinerary of Your 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Kigali city tour & travel to Musanze-Volcanoes National Park
Begin your day one with a leisurely morning breakfast and after, meet your Rwanda guide. Leave the hotel for Kigali expedition shortly with focus to explore Gisozi genocide site, visit local markets, historical places and later, enjoy lunch. After city expedition, head to Volcanoes National Park to check into the lodge.
Where to stay:
Luxury: Five Volcanoes or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mid-range: Le Bambou Lodge or in Da Vinci Lodge
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse or Garden Palace Hotel
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & cultural experience at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Leisurely breakfast early in the morning and after, meet the guide for transfer to Kinigi to be briefed on rules to observe on gorilla trek. Being the awaited day, you will also be assigned to a gorilla group and Volcanoes National Park has a composition of 10 habituated gorilla families. By 8:00am, with lead of the park guide, you will begin your trek to see gorillas taking about 2-6 hours. Once you and park guide come across a gorilla family, there is only one hour that is allowed for you to spend with mountain gorillas then you get back. Note: Gorilla trek involves a long day exploration and you are advised to carry some snacks, bottled water and don’t forget a walking stick.
Have some relaxation, lunch and after, cultural tour will follow at Iby’Iwacu cultural village. Enjoy the great cultural dances, music performances Rwandese are known for and also have in-depth learning about their cultures, traditions, norms.
Where to stay:
Luxury: Five Volcanoes or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mid-range: Le Bambou Lodge or in Da Vinci Lodge
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse or Garden Palace Hotel
Day 3: Departure
Today marks the end of your 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour. After check out of the lodge, drive back to Kigali for drop off at Kigali Airport to take your flight back home or at a hotel/place of residence.
End of the 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour experience
Three days Rwanda gorilla tour inclusions
- Gorilla permit
- Cultural experience in Iby’Iwacu Village
- Bottled water
- Land Cruiser or Van for travel plus driver guide service
- All activities but except the optional ones
- Relevant government charges
Three days Rwanda gorilla tour exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tipping
- Insurance
- Laundry
- Bills on telephone calls
- Visas
- All shopping bills etc
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