Gorilla trekking
Join a ranger-guided trek and spend a precious hour observing a gorilla family.
Rwanda wildlife · Volcanoes National Park
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
An early start from Kigali, a guided gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park and back the same evening. Made for travellers short on time.
Duration1 day
DestinationRwanda
Main activityGorilla trekking
Tour typePrivate day trip
From$1,900per personSolo from $2,070Lower price possible with your choice of stay & transport
Tour overview
Gorillas in a single day.
This one-day trip leaves Kigali before sunrise and drives north to Volcanoes National Park in time for the morning ranger briefing. After your guided trek and an hour with a habituated gorilla family, you return to Kigali the same evening.
It is a long but rewarding day and a good fit for travellers with a tight schedule or a Kigali-based trip. If you would like a slower pace, the 3-day gorilla trekking package adds lodge nights near the park.
Safari highlights
What you will experience.
Scenic drive north
Watch Rwanda's hills and volcanoes come into view on the road to Musanze.
No overnight needed
Start and finish in Kigali, ideal around business trips or short stays.
Private pace
Travel with your own guide and vehicle from hotel pickup to drop-off.
Detailed itinerary
Your day, step by step.
EARLY
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Your guide collects you from your Kigali hotel before dawn for the drive north to the park headquarters at Kinigi, arriving for the morning briefing.
Hotel pickupTransfer: private vehicle
MORNING
Gorilla trekking experience
Meet your ranger team and set off into the forest. Trek time varies with the gorilla family's location. Once you find them, you spend up to one hour with the group.
Activity: guided trekMeals: packed lunch
EVENING
Return to Kigali
After the trek, collect your certificate and drive back to Kigali, with an optional short stop along the way depending on time.
End: Kigali hotel or airport
Gorilla permit planning
Permits are limited and availability and pricing can change. We check your preferred date and show the permit clearly in your quotation before the itinerary is confirmed.
Tour information
What's included?
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Professional local guide
- Private transportation
- Packed lunch
- Drinking water during transfers
- Park entry fees
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and optional activities
- Accommodation in Kigali
How booking works
Simple, and no surprises.
- Send an enquiry. We reply within one working day with availability and your tailored quote.
- Confirm with a 50% deposit, or pay in full if you prefer. We use it straight away to secure your permits and lodges.
- Pay the balance on arrival in Rwanda.
Cancel 30+ days before your trip for a full refund. Closer to travel, everything is refunded except permits, and we always try to reschedule your permits first. Read our cancellation policy.