3 Days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike tour

3 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike tour

3 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike tour is an unusual gorilla safari package set for you to explore and experience Volcanoes National Park. It includes trekking to view mountain gorillas in the wild and also hike to Dian Fossey tomb site to learn in-depth Dian Fossey-the world’s prominent conservationist who is credited for her tireless efforts to save the endangered mountain gorillas which today remain about 1004 on planet earth.

Volcanoes National Park is set in the Northern Province of Rwanda, approximately 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali capital city. It sits in an area of about 160 square kilometers and its establishment in 1925 was to offer refuge to mountain gorillas. However, this pristine rain-forested protected area also inhabits other primate species including golden monkeys, black and white colobus, over 200 bird species and numerous plant species. Your 3 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike tour will begin and end in Kigali.

Activities to do on 3 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike

• Mountain gorilla trekking
• Hiking to Dian Fossey tomb site
• 4×4 drive safari vehicle
• 2 nights and meals
• Service of an English-Speaking driver-guide

Trip summary

Day 1: Travel to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Dian Fossey tomb hike and drive back to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Volcanoes National Park

Meet your driver-guide at Kigali International Airport who will warmly welcome you and brief you on what your trip is all about. He will then drive you to Volcanoes National Park which is set around Musanze about 2 to 3 hours’ drive from Kigali. Arrive early and check-in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner and a night stay.
Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse, Hotel Muhabura
Mid-range: La Palme Hotel, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge

Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Commence your day with an early morning breakfast and later, meet the park official at Kinigi visitor center for briefing and to be assigned to a gorilla family. After you will begin trekking mountain gorillas at 8:00 am and this may take about 2-6 hours which varies depending on your speed of hiking, where the gorillas are and the nature of habitat. After you have located where mountain gorillas are, you will have one hour of magical encounter and later, return to the lodge to relax, dine and spend a night.
Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse, Hotel Muhabura
Mid-range: La Palme Hotel, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge

Day 3: Dian Fossey tomb hike and drive back to Kigali

Rise up early in the morning to have a cup of tea or coffee and later, set off to begin your hike to Dian Fossey tomb site. This will take you about 2 hours and at the tomb site, you will have an in-depth exploration of Dian Fossey’s gorilla conservation journey. Return to check out of the lodge and then drive back to Kigali where you will embark on a quick city tour with a chance to visit Kigali genocide site and nearby local markets.
End of your 3 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike tour.

Tour inclusions

• Gorilla permit at $1500
• Airport transfer
• Bottled drinking water
• Travel in 4×4 drive safari car
• Service of an English-speaking safari guide
• Relevant government taxes

Tour exclusions

• Visa fees
• Laundry services
• Optional activities
• Tips
• Telephone calls
• Cigarettes
• Personal insurance
• Hotel fees in Kigali