3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari in VOLCANOES PARK

3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari in VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

The 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari trip adds you to the long list of millions of world travellers that have trekked the mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, as well as explore the unique Ibyiwachu cultural centre, a one-stop centre that exhibits all the cultural tribes in Rwanda.

The 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari in Volcanoes National Park specifically takes you to the Virunga ranges shared by the three countries of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Volcanoes National Park is the only park in Rwanda that houses the endangered mountain gorillas.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Ibyawachu cultural village
Day 3: Departure

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

On arrival at the airport in Kigali town, be received by our knowledgeable and experienced guide. He will brief you about the whole trip’s movements and then start the journey to Volcanoes National Park. The journey takes about 4 hours, but it’s also an experience of its own.

It gives you spectacular views of the Virunga ranges. The journey will be extremely flexible, having several stopovers at places of interest. Arrival will be in the evening for checking in, relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Ibyawachu cultural village

Early morning at 7 am, head to the park headquarters for a simple briefing from the local tour guide. Be divided into groups of eight people to trek one gorilla family.

Trekking these endangered apes involves walking into the jungle in search of the mighty apes in their natural setting. Hiking through the thick forest, having to hold onto tree branches for support and pave your way through the forest with your hands or a hand stick, the experience is simply thrilling.

On encountering them, spend one magical hour with the great gorillas, watching them conduct their daily lives, and spot the juveniles play from one tree branch to the other.

In the afternoon, after lunch and relaxation, you will visit the Ibyawachu cultural village. It’s Oastop Centre that exhibits all three ethnic groups in Rwanda, the Twa, Hutu and the Tutsi. Enjoy the traditional performances, local delicacies, as well as have personal interactions with the local people.