4 Days Double Gorilla Trek Rwanda Tour – Trek Gorillas Twice
View the rare mountain gorillas in the wild two times only on the four days double gorilla trek Rwanda tour. This primate tour lets you immerse yourself into the jungles of Volcanoes National Park one of the 4 parks which host mountain gorillas which today remain fewer than 1004 individuals in the world and also lets you catch a glimpse at primate species, avifauna species, and plant species. Your journey will commence and end in Kigali-the vibrant capital city of Rwanda about 2-3 hours’ drive.
Volcanoes National Park is located in Northwestern Rwanda, approximately 113kms off Kigali capital city. It was founded in 1925 making it one of the oldest Africa’s national parks and covers an area of about 160sq.kms. Besides mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park also offers refuge to golden monkeys, 200 bird species and a variety of plant species.
Activities to do on 4 days double gorilla trek Rwanda tour
- Kigali city tour
- Gorilla trekking
Highlights of the 4 days double gorilla trek Rwanda
Day 1: Kigali city tour and drive to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Second mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
Day 4: Golden monkey trekking and drive back to Kigali
Detailed itinerary of 4 days double gorilla trek Rwanda
Day 1: Kigali city tour and drive to Volcanoes National Park
Following your early arrival at Kigali International Airport, get a warm welcome from your safari leader and later, set off for a quick city tour in Kigali. You will visit Kigali genocide site and after, drive to Volcanoes National Park to check in at your desired gorilla lodge.
Where to stay in Volcanoes National Park
Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge
Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Muhabura Hotel, Kinigi Guesthouse
Day 2: First mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
Your first gorilla trek will start with breakfast and later, drive to Kinigi park headquarters for briefing on the set gorilla trekking safety measures. Because the length of the trek in unpredictable, don’t forget to come with some packed energy giving snacks and bottled drinking water. You will also be assigned to a group to trek in a group of eight trekkers and Volcanoes National Park is composed of 10 habituated families and they include Bwenge, Kwitonda, Sabyinyo, Susa A, Ugenda, Karisimbi (Susa B), Hirwa, Umubano, Amahoro, 13 Group (Agashya). The park ranger guide will take you through the actual trek starting at 8:00 am and this may cover 2-6 hours which also includes an hour of magical encounter. Retreat from your gorilla trek and rest then visit Twin Lakes-Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation choices in Volcanoes National Park
Mount Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge (Luxury)
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Midrange)
Muhabura Hotel/Kinigi Guesthouse (Budget)
Day 3: Second mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
The second gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park will begin with an early morning breakfast and then you proceed to Kinigi park headquarters for briefing on the safety measures for gorilla trekking. You will be assigned to a different gorilla family to trek today and after, return to relax. Your evening will involve visiting Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for a cultural experience.
Where to stay in Volcanoes National Park
Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge
Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Muhabura Hotel, Kinigi Guesthouse
Day 4: Golden monkey trekking and drive back to Kigali
Gather at Kinigi visitor center after breakfast where you will be briefed on what do and not to do while on golden monkey tracking. Tracking golden monkeys will take you about 2-4 hours and an hour will be given to you to strike your imaginations with the golden monkeys.
End of 4 days double gorilla trek Rwanda
Tour inclusions
• 2 gorilla trekking permits
• Travel in 4×4 drive safari vehicle
• Fulltime English-speaking driver guide
• 3 nights and meals
• All safari activities in the travel plan apart from optional ones
• Bottled water
Tour exclusions
• Rwanda visa fees
• Personal insurance
• International flights
• Alcoholic drinks
• Laundry services
• Extra/optional activities
• Hotel fees in Kigali