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Gorilla trekking day trip from Kigali
4.8· 88 reviewsout of 5
Volcanoes National Park, Musanze- Duration1 day
- GroupPrivate · 1–6 guests
- DifficultyModerate to hard
- Start & endYour Kigali hotel
Gorillas in a single day
Short on time? Leave Kigali before dawn, trek with rangers to a gorilla family, and be back at your hotel for dinner. It is a long day, but every minute is worth it.
- One hour with a mountain gorilla family
- Gorilla permit ($1,500) included
- Private 4×4 with 4:00 hotel pick-up
- Packed breakfast and lunch
Day by day
- 01
Day 1 · Kigali → Volcanoes → Kigali
Gorilla trekking day
Pick-up at 4:00, briefing at Kinigi at 7:00, then the trek and your hour with the gorillas. Lunch near the park and back in Kigali by early evening.
Breakfast · Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Gorilla permit
- Private 4×4 and driver-guide
- Packed breakfast and lunch
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Accommodation
- Flights and visa
- Tips and porters
Where you’ll stay
No overnight stay
This trip starts and ends at your Kigali hotel. Add a night in Musanze to make the day gentler.
· Day trip
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $2,366 | $4,394 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $1,690 | $3,296 |
| 3–4 travellers | $1,555 | $3,127 |
| 5–6 travellers | $1,453 | $3,025 |
Permits for peak months sell out — book 4–6 months ahead.
Gorilla trekking essentials
How fit do I need to be?
Treks take 1–5 hours on steep, muddy slopes at 2,500–3,000 m. Rangers match groups to gorilla families by fitness, and porters ($15) can carry your bag and help on steep sections.
Is there a minimum age?
Gorilla trekking is open to visitors aged 15 and over. Younger travellers can join the golden monkey trek, the cultural village or a nature walk instead.
What should I pack?
Waterproof hiking boots, long trousers, a rain jacket, garden gloves for gripping vegetation, and a small daypack. We lend walking sticks at the park.
What happens if it rains?
Treks go ahead in light rain — the forest is at its most atmospheric. In the rare event the park cancels, we rebook your permit or refund it in full.
4.8
4.8out of 5
88 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· August 2026out of 5
Long day but perfectly organised — we were first at Kinigi.
Tom B. · Amsterdam
Combine it with the savanna
Most guests add a second park. We can join any of these to your trip.
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