Permit included
Volcanoes3 days
Gorilla trekking & golden monkeys in the Virungas
4.9· 212 reviewsout of 5
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$1,890per person
For hikersPrivate tour
Gorillas, golden monkeys & Dian Fossey’s trail
4.9· 71 reviewsout of 5
Volcanoes National Park, Musanze- Duration4 days · 3 nights
- GroupPrivate · 1–6 guests
- DifficultyHard
- Start & endKigali airport
Three days in the Virunga volcanoes
For travellers who want more than a single trek. Spend an hour with a gorilla family, follow the playful golden monkeys through the bamboo, and hike to the research camp where Dian Fossey lived and worked.
- Gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey trek
- Hike to Dian Fossey’s grave
- Three nights facing the volcanoes
Day by day
- 01
Day 1 · Kigali → Musanze
North to the volcanoes
Airport pick-up and a scenic drive to Musanze, with time to settle in.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Dinner
- 02
Day 2 · Volcanoes
Gorilla trekking
Trek with rangers to a gorilla family for an unforgettable hour. Afternoon at leisure.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Full board
- 03
Day 3 · Volcanoes
Dian Fossey’s grave
A steep hike through the bamboo to the Karisoke research site and Fossey’s grave.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Full board
- 04
Day 4 · Volcanoes → Kigali
Golden monkeys & return
A morning with the golden monkeys, then back to Kigali for your flight.
Breakfast · Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Gorilla permit
- Golden monkey permit
- Dian Fossey hike permit
- Private 4×4 and driver-guide
- 3 nights full board
- Airport transfers
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.
· 3 nights· Full board· Fireplace
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $3,472 | $6,448 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $2,480 | $4,836 |
| 3–4 travellers | $2,282 | $4,588 |
| 5–6 travellers | $2,133 | $4,439 |
Gorilla permits sell out in peak season — 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.
4.9
4.9out of 5
71 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· July 2026out of 5
Three different hikes, three different worlds. The Fossey trail was a highlight.
Mark T. · Vancouver
Combine it with the savanna
Most guests add a second park. We can join any of these to your trip.
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Chimpanzees & gorillas: Rwanda primates safari
4.9· 64 reviewsout of 5
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