This 3-day Rwanda gorilla trekking tour combines a trek to see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park with a hike to Dian Fossey’s grave at Karisoke Research Center.
This affordable Rwanda gorilla safari can be arranged in your preferred style, whether budget, mid-range, or luxury. The first day of this Rwanda tour includes a short Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park. The second day focuses on your Rwanda gorilla trekking adventure, and the last day is for hiking to Dian Fossey’s grave.
This 3-Day Rwanda Gorillas and Dian Fossey Hike takes you to Volcanoes National Park, the only park in Rwanda where gorilla trekking is done. You will experience mountain gorilla trekking and visit the Dian Fossey grave site. Accommodation options range from budget to luxury, depending on your preference. Book this 3-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Dian Fossey Hike today and reserve your trek.
3-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Dian Fossey Hike Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
- Visit to Dian Fossey’s grave at Karisoke Research Center
- Kigali city tour and cultural experience
- Visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Choice of budget, mid-range, or luxury accommodation
3-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Dian Fossey Hike Itinerary Overview
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Musanze
- Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Visit
- Day 3: Dian Fossey Trekking and Transfer to Kigali
Detailed 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Musanze
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet your safari guide and company representative. Begin with a short Kigali city tour that includes lunch at Hotel Mille Collines (featured in “Hotel Rwanda”), a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and shopping for local crafts at Caplaki Crafts Village.
After the city tour, transfer to Musanze, the gateway town to Volcanoes National Park. The drive offers views of Rwanda’s hills and farmlands. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight at your lodge as you prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure the next day.
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Iby’Iwacu Cultural Visit
Begin early with breakfast, then transfer to the park headquarters in Kinigi for a briefing about gorilla trekking in Rwanda. After the briefing, start your trek into the forest to find a gorilla family.
The trek can take between 2 and 8 hours, depending on the gorillas’ movement. When you find them, spend one full hour observing and taking photos. After trekking, return to the park headquarters to receive your gorilla trekking certificate, then head to your lodge for lunch and rest.
In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to experience traditional Rwandan dances and learn about local community life. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Dian Fossey Hike & Return to Kigali
Start the day with an early breakfast, then drive to the Karisoke Research Center for the Dian Fossey hike. Dian Fossey was an American primatologist who worked for many years to protect Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. Her grave is found near the ruins of the Karisoke Research Center.
After the hike, transfer back to Kigali for your departure flight or drop-off at your hotel.
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