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Short breakPrivate tour
Gorilla trekking in two days
4.8· 96 reviewsout of 5
Volcanoes National Park, Musanze- Duration2 days · 1 night
- GroupPrivate · 1–6 guests
- DifficultyModerate to hard
- Start & endKigali
Gorillas without the rush
Everything that makes a gorilla trek special, with a night at the foot of the volcanoes so you start fresh and finish relaxed.
- One hour with a mountain gorilla family
- Gorilla permit included
- A night facing the volcanoes
- Private 4×4 from Kigali
Day by day
- 01
Day 1 · Kigali → Musanze
Drive to the volcanoes
Afternoon drive north through the hills; evening at your lodge.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Dinner
- 02
Day 2 · Volcanoes → Kigali
Gorilla trekking
Briefing at Kinigi at 7:00, your trek and hour with the gorillas, then back to Kigali by evening.
Breakfast · Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Gorilla permit
- Private 4×4 and driver-guide
- 1 night half board
- Kigali pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Porters
- Tips
Where you’ll stay
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Stone cottages with fireplaces on the slopes of Mount Sabyinyo.
· 1 night· Half board
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $2,772 | $5,148 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $1,980 | $3,861 |
| 3–4 travellers | $1,822 | $3,663 |
| 5–6 travellers | $1,703 | $3,544 |
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
96 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· June 2026out of 5
Just enough time to do it properly. Our guide made it effortless.
Sophie L. · Paris
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