The 5-Day Volcanoes National Park Tour is a special Rwanda primate adventure that also includes a Dian Fossey tomb hike. The Rwanda trip focuses on Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, where you will enjoy activities such as gorilla trekking, a Dian Fossey hike, golden monkey trekking, and a visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.
Volcanoes National Park, also known as Parc National des Volcans, is Rwanda’s oldest national park, established in 1925. It covers about 160 square kilometers, featuring the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes, tropical rain-forest, and bamboo forests that are home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Highlights of the 5-Day Volcanoes National Park Tour
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Hike to Dian Fossey’s tomb and research site
- Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial visit
- Scenic drive through Rwanda’s countryside
- Professional guiding and comfortable accommodation
5-Day Volcanoes National Park Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Kigali City & Airport Transfer
- Day 2: City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 4: Dian Fossey Tomb Hike and Iby’Iwacu Village Visit
- Day 5: Golden Monkey Trekking (Optional) and Departure
Detailed 5-Day Rwanda Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali City & Airport Transfer
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where your driver and guide will meet you. You will receive a short briefing about your Rwanda tour before transferring to your hotel. Relax, have dinner, and stay overnight in Kigali.
Day 2: City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a Kigali city tour visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a historical site honoring the victims of the 1994 genocide. Continue to local craft centers and Kimironko Market before having lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda, a journey of about 2–3 hours. On arrival, check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, head to the park headquarters in Kinigi for a briefing on gorilla trekking in Rwanda. This activity takes you through bamboo forests to find and observe mountain gorillas in their natural environment. Once you locate a gorilla family, spend one hour with them watching and taking photos. After the trek, return to your lodge to relax and share your experience.
Day 4: Dian Fossey Tomb Hike & Iby’Iwacu Village Visit
After an early breakfast, begin your Dian Fossey tomb hike. The trek takes 2–4 hours through the forest to the site where the famous primatologist conducted her research and protected the gorillas. Learn about her conservation efforts and visit the gravesite of Dian Fossey and her beloved silverback gorilla, Digit. After lunch, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you can enjoy traditional music, storytelling, and cultural performances. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Golden Monkey Trekking & Departure
Start your morning with tea or coffee, then go to the park headquarters for golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. The activity takes about 2–3 hours, including one hour of watching the monkeys up close. Afterward, return to your lodge to check out and then transfer back to Kigali City for your flight, marking the end of your 5-Day Volcanoes National Park Tour.
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