1 Day Express Rwanda Gorilla Tour

1 Day Express Rwanda Gorilla Tour

At Volcanoes national park, dreams come true, and a passion is perfectly translated into stories. This is one of the top travel destinations in East Africa, and a hotspot for your closest relatives’ the endangered mountain Gorillas. Though you have a very fixed schedule in or outside Rwanda, a safari to an asylum of man’s closest relatives, the mountain Gorillas is a perfect decision. In one day, a dream of exploring the mountain gorillas, learning of their unique characteristics and appearance is your reward. The fun starts from the amazing stories of the professional driver guide, views of the breathtaking sceneries to the exciting sounds, and site of the gentle giants in their natural habitat.

Detailed tour

Day 1: Pickup from Kampala, Gorilla Trekking and return to Kigali

Pickup from the agreed point will be very early in the morning, probably at 5 – 5:30 am. It is approximately a 2-3 hour drive from Kigali city so time management will be a top priority. Rolling Hills, scattered homesteads, and flourishing vegetation mark the way to the park. Upon arrival, you will have document verification at the park headquarters, and then a pre-trekking briefing by expert park rangers who will explain the rules governing the jungle, show members some documentaries, assign trekkers to different gorilla groups and then accompany them to for the quest of these magical creatures.

Depending on the direction these creatures have taken and the Hiking speed, trackers often take 1-8 hours to find them from where they were last seen the previous days, plus one extra hour to take photos and closely observe these relatives. However, in case the tracking gets done very early and you don’t have a very tight schedule, you can visit the caves or twin lakes.

Thereafter, you will have lunch break, followed by a scenic drive to either Kigali city or any drop-off point of your choice.

End of safari