1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali Rwanda

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Overview

  • Duration:1 day 0 nights
  • Travelers:1 - 15 guests
  • Tour Type:Luxury Gorilla Safaris
  • Language:English, French
The 3 Days Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda safari is a short yet powerful journey into the heart of Africa’s highland jungle. You’ll spend two nights near the legendary Volcanoes National Park, home to the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas, and one full day dedicated to tracking these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

This trip includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, beautiful countryside drives through the land of a thousand hills, and the unforgettable experience of standing a few meters away from a wild silverback gorilla. The tour is ideal for wildlife lovers, photographers, and those seeking a meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
Join your driver-guide on a cultural and gourmet adventure, including an introduction to wine and a tasting session with a local winemaker. Travel through scenic landscapes where villages glow in warm golden stones.

Relish a wine-tasting session amid the vineyards, savoring two distinct wines paired with a local pastry, while learning about the “terroir” that makes each wine unique. Continue to Oingt, a 12th-century village listed as one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages, and stroll its medieval streets.

End your tour at a family-owned winery where the friendly winemaker shares his craft and offers a tasting with a traditional Lyon “mâchon” of local cold meats and cheeses.
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Highlights

  • Early Morning Pickup from Kigali – Begin your adventure with a 2:00 AM hotel pickup in Kigali, ensuring an early arrival for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
  • Scenic Drive to Uganda – Enjoy breathtaking views of Rwanda’s rolling hills and the lush landscapes of southwestern Uganda as you cross the Katuna or Cyanika border.
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga – Embark on an unforgettable trek through the dense jungle, guided by expert rangers, to track and observe a family of endangered mountain gorillas.
  • One Hour with the Gorillas – Spend a magical 60 minutes up-close with the gorillas, watching them interact, feed, and play in their natural habitat.
  • Return to Kigali – After your trekking experience, drive back to Kigali and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your incredible one-day gorilla safari.

Itinerary

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali Rwanda Itinerary

At 02:00 AM, your driver-guide will meet you at your hotel in Kigali for the journey to Uganda. Ensure you are well-dressed for trekking and have packed lunch, drinking water, and your necessary gorilla trekking gear. The drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, crossing into Uganda through the Katuna or Cyanika border. Upon arrival at the national park, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a pre-trekking briefing led by a senior ranger. You will then be assigned a gorilla family and guided into the forest by an experienced team of rangers. The trek can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you find them, you will have a full hour in their presence, observing their behaviors, taking photos, and enjoying this intimate encounter. After the trek, return to the park headquarters before driving back to Kigali, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location, marking the end of your 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali Rwanda.

Includes/Excludes

  • Wine tasting
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Shared tour
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Snacks as part of "Machon" breakfast
  • Pastries
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water

Extra Services

Airport transfers

Airport transfers

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$30.00/person
Photography

Photography

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$22.00/package

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