3-Day Rwanda Tour – Discover the excitement of tour in Rwanda with this affordable 3-Day trekking safari. This short trip includes a memorable encounter with primates at an unbeatable price.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is less tiring because Volcanoes National Park is only two hours from Kigali. This makes it easy to plan short gorilla trips. This 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour in Volcanoes National Park focuses on meeting the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Musanze
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Twin Lakes Visit
- Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Kigali
Detailed 3-Day Rwanda Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Musanze
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our travel company representative and a professional safari guide. They will transfer you to Musanze, the town near Volcanoes National Park.
You will have lunch at Hotel Mille Collines (famous as the filming location of the “Hotel Rwanda” movie), shop around Kigali, and visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the 1994 genocide.
Afterward, embark on a 3-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda’s northern province. Arrive in the evening, enjoy dinner, and rest early to prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Twin Lakes Visit
Start your day with an early breakfast and head to the park headquarters in Kinigi by 7:30 am for a briefing. You will be grouped and assigned armed rangers to guide you into the forest for your gorilla trekking adventure.
Once you locate the gorillas, spend a full hour with them, observing and taking photos. Afterward, return to the park headquarters for lunch and receive your gorilla trekking certificate.
In the afternoon, visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Explore the local communities before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, go to the park headquarters to join a group for golden monkey tracking. Head into the forest to search for these playful primates. Once you find them, spend an hour observing and photographing them.
Return to your lodge for lunch, then transfer back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
End of 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour.
