2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari – PNV Gorilla Tour
The 2 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari is one of the best short tours offering an ultimate experience. It leads you to the lush Volcanoes National Park, Northwestern Rwanda, one of the only 4 parks inhabiting the endangered mountain gorillas. This package includes mainly gorilla trekking and Kigali city expedition. Your gorilla trekking trip begins and ends in Kigali which is the capital city of Rwanda.
Brief itinerary of 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Day 1: Kigali city tour, travel to Volcanoes National Park for 2-3 hours’ drive
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & get back to Kigali
Detailed itinerary of 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking tour
Day 1: Kigali city tour, travel to Volcanoes National Park for 2-3 hours’ drive
Day one of your Rwanda gorilla excursion to Parc Nationale des Volcans (PNV) involves you taking a flight to Kigali airport. Upon early arrival, meet your Rwanda safari guide who will brief you on what your 2 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari is entirely about.
Your first day excursion will involve Kigali city expedition and this includes visiting Kigali genocide site, craft market, local art and many historical centres. After city expedition, lunch will be offered at a hotel and later, drive to Ruhengeri area in Volcanoes National Park.
Where to stay:
Luxury: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or in Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mid-range: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge or Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Hotel Muhabura, Garden Palace Hotel or in Kinigi Guesthouse
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & get back to Kigali
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park begins with an early morning breakfast and briefing at park offices. At 8:00am as soon as you have been assigned a habituated family and park guide, you will kick start a search for mountain gorillas. Generally, gorilla trek is unpredictable and it can take 2-6 hours but includes an hour of magical encounter with gorillas. After a thrilling gorilla encounter, return to meet your driver guide who then will transfer you back to Kigali thus marking the end of 2 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari.
End of 2 days Rwanda gorilla trip
Safari inclusions
- Gorilla trek permit
- Kigali city expedition
- Bottled water
- Guide services
- Accommodation for 1 night plus meals
- Travel in Land Cruiser or Safari Van
- Tour activities except optional ones
Safari exclusions
- Telephone expenses
- Laundry services
- Tipping
- Shopping
- All fees for optional activities
- Insurance
- Airfares
- Visas