4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour – Gorilla encounters in Rwanda are truly amazing. One experience is often not enough to satisfy your curiosity, but most people stick to one because of the cost. This 4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour package includes two gorilla trekking experiences in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.
You will track two different mountain gorilla families in separate areas of the park. Other activities include a visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, a trip to the Twin Lakes, and a short Kigali City tour. This 4-day safari is packed with exciting activities that will keep you engaged throughout.
This tour offers two gorilla trekking experiences, giving you two full hours with mountain gorillas. The tour involves visiting two different gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park, allowing you to diversify your gorilla trekking adventure.
Please note that each Rwanda gorilla trekking permit costs $1500, so the total cost for permits of 2 people alone will be $3000 per person. This cost does not include accommodation, transportation, and other expenses.
4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: First Gorilla Tracking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Day 3: Second Gorilla Tracking and Twin Lakes Visit
- Day 4: Kigali City Tour and Departure
Detailed 4-Day Rwanda Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon your arrival for the 4-day Rwanda gorilla safari, our tour guide will meet you at the airport. You will then be transferred to Hotel Rwanda for lunch and afterward to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze.
In the evening, you will relax at the lodge as you prepare for your first gorilla trekking adventure the next day.
Day 2: First Gorilla Tracking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Start your day with an early breakfast, then head to the park headquarters in Kinigi by 7:30 am for a short briefing. Afterward, begin your first gorilla trekking adventure.
The trek can take between two and eight hours, depending on how long it takes to locate the gorillas. Once you find them, you will spend a full hour observing and photographing these incredible primates.
In the evening, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for a rich cultural experience. This village is one of the best places in Rwanda to learn about local traditions, dances, and history.
Day 3: Second Gorilla Tracking and Twin Lakes Visit
Begin the day with another briefing at the park headquarters. This time, you will trek in a different area of the park to meet another gorilla family.
As with the first day, the trek can last up to eight hours, including the one hour spent with the gorillas. After the trek, visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. These stunning lakes are surrounded by the high hills of the Virunga Mountains, offering breathtaking scenery perfect for photography.
Other activities at the Twin Lakes include bird-watching, cultural visits, and agricultural tours.
Day 4: Kigali City Tour and Departure
On the final day of your safari, transfer to Kigali for a short city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Caplaki Crafts Village, and other attractions.
Have lunch at Hotel Rwanda or the Kigali Convention Center. After the city tour, transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight.
End of 4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour.
