4 Days Rwanda gorilla tour – Short Rwanda Safaris
Book 4 days Rwanda gorilla tour and get a fun-filled gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. On this short Rwanda safari, you won’t only go track mountain gorillas but also stand a chance to engage in various activities. These include Kigali city tour, visiting Lake Kivu and cultural tour in Iby’Iwacu cultural village. It is an amazing Rwanda safari taking you starting and ending in Kigali.
Detailed itinerary of your 4 days Rwanda gorilla tour
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali airport & drive to Volcanoes National Park
Fly and land in at Kigali International Airport where you will meet your Rwanda safari guide. He will warmly welcome you and then briefs you on your 4 days Rwanda gorilla tour. Expect to spend about 2-3 hours driving from Kigali to Volcanoes, a home to 10 habituated gorilla groups.
Where to stay:
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse, Garden Palace Hotel
Mid-range: Da Vinci Lodge, Le Bambou Lodge
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Five Volcanoes
Day 2: Gorilla trek & Iby’Iwacu cultural village visit
After you have had a leisurely breakfast, go get briefed on gorilla trekking etiquette and also to be allocated to a gorilla family. At 8:00am, hit the jungles with park guide onlead to look for mountain gorillas. This adventure may take you 2-6 hours and it includes an hour which will be allowed for you to have a close encounter with gorillas and photography. Retreat from the trek to view gorillas and chill at the lodge then have evening visit at Iby’Iwacu cultural village.
Where to stay:
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse, Garden Palace Hotel
Mid-range: Da Vinci Lodge, Le Bambou Lodge
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Five Volcanoes
Day 3: Tour Lake Kivu
Get up and enjoy a leisurely cup of tea or coffee and after, leave Volcanoes National Park for Lake Kivu. This is one of the beautiful lakes Rwanda has and also the largest. You will go on a boat ride on Lake Kivu and also pay a visit one of the fishing villages then get back to have lunch. The rest of the evening will involve you chilling along the cool shores of Lake Kivu.
Where to stay:
Budget: Paradise Marahide
Mid-range: Palm Gardens Resort
Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Day 4: Travel back to Kigali
After breakfast, leave Lake Kivu for Kigali where you will take part in Kigali city tour. You will explore the Gisozi genocide site, nearby museums, craft markets among others then later, drop off at Kigali airport or hotel.
End of the 4 days Rwanda gorilla tour trip
Tour inclusions
- Gorilla permit ($1500)
- Boat ride
- Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Bottled water on the trip
- A 4×4 drive vehicle/pop-roof van
- Professional English-speaking guide in Rwanda
- Relevant government taxes
Tour exclusions
- Tips
- Cigarettes
- Telephone calls
- Shopping
- Fees for the optional activities
- Laundry services
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