1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek
With just 1 day, you stand a chance to be part of the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda. Book our classic one-day Rwanda gorilla trek tour and explore in depth the rare mountain gorillas while in the lush Volcanoes National Park (VNP). The main highlight here is gorilla trekking with expectations to get a close encounter with the massive mountain gorillas, learn about their daily lives and take pictures while in their natural habitat.
Volcanoes National Park is a stunning protected area, dominated by bamboo and tropical forest. It is found in the far Northwest of Rwanda in the Musanze/Ruhengeri region, spanning up to 160sq.km of land area. Volcanoes National Park is amazingly one of the four protected areas in the world where mountain gorillas live and has 12 habituated gorilla groups –all ready for gorilla trekking.
Tour Highlights
- Trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
- Take photos of gorillas in the wild
- Stay in a comfortable accommodation
- Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the countryside
Tour Details
Depart Kigali very early in the morning in a 4×4 safari vehicle from WanderLux Safaris and head off to Northwestern Rwanda to explore Volcanoes National Park gorillas. Arrive at Kinigi for a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines. Get a family to track and a park guide to accompany you on a long day’s search for a habituated gorilla group.
The actual gorilla tracking will start at 8:30 am and you will be led by an experienced park guide. Depending on the location of the gorillas and your speed of walking, today, you will take 2-6 hours with a guarantee of 1 hour to explore how gorillas behave and photograph. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the jungles and you will return, and meet WanderLux Safaris driver ready to depart for Kigali arriving in the evening.
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Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
- Gorilla permits (Rwanda)
- All activities except the optional ones
- A professional driver guide/park guide services
- Accommodation + meals as per the travel plan
- Travel to & from destination in a standard vehicle
- A bottled drinking water
- Tips
- Expenses on telephone
- Insurance
- Tipping on your trip.
- Laundry services.
- Extra activities outside the travel plan
- Cigarettes
- Beverages
- Airfares
12 fully habituated gorilla groups are all open for tracking while in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. They include Umubano, Titus, Bwenge, Hirwa, Karisimbi, Pablo, Agashya, Kwitonda, Amahoro, Uganda, and Susa A.
Packing list: waterproof hiking boots, gardening gloves, a pair of socks, long-sleeved shirts, a sweater, safari hat, sunglasses, trousers, insect repellent, medical/first aid kit, a rain jacket, daypack, and more.
The dry season is undoubtedly the most ideal time to visit and trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. The long drier months begin from June till September and short dry months run from December to February.
Departing from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park takes just 2-3 hours’ drive. The park is lying Northwest of Rwanda and getting will be done using one WanderLux Safaris rental fleets.
