Rwanda

3-Day Full Kigali City Tour & Mountain Gorilla Trek

Discover the vibrant culture of Rwanda’s capital and encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat on this 3-day adventure. You'll begin with a guided tour of Kigali, visiting powerful landmarks like the Genocide Memorial. Then, you'll journey through Rwanda’s countryside to Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience, hiking through lush rainforest to spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants up close.

3 days Volcanoes NPPrice on request

Accommodation

Summary

Days	Camps	Experiences
1 – 2	Kigali Serena Hotel , Rwanda	Forest trek · Guided walk
2 – 3	The Bishop's House Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda	Guided walk · Community visit

Wildlife & activities

Highlights

Volcanoes National Park
Kigali Serena Hotel
Private guide & vehicle
Across 3 days you travel through Volcanoes National Park, with a private guide and vehicle throughout and camps chosen for where they sit rather than how loudly they advertise.
This is a sample route. Tell us your dates, your pace and what you have already seen, and we will redraw it around you before anything is held.

Your Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Meet & assist

You'll arrive by flight into Kigali. You'll have a meet and greet at the airport. You will be handed over to and warmly welcomed by our representative. You'll transfer to the city hotel for check-in. Before dinner tonight, you will have the opportunity for formal introductions and to run over the exciting program for your upcoming Rwanda tour. Overnight.

Day 1

Rwanda International Airport →

Road • 02:30h

You are met on arrival and driven by private 4x4 to , with stops for lunch and any game seen along the way.

Day 1 – 2

Kigali Serena Hotel

, Rwanda

Luxury hotel located in Kigali

1 night · Tented Suite x 1

Selected experiences

Forest trek in
Guided walk in

Day 2

→ Volcanoes National Park

Road • 03:00h

You travel by private 4x4 from to Volcanoes National Park, stopping for a picnic lunch and any game seen along the way.

Day 2 – 3

The Bishop's House

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

1 night · Tented Suite x 1

Selected experiences

Guided walk in Volcanoes National Park
Community visit in Volcanoes National Park

Day 3

Departure

6:00 am: You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge, then proceed to the park headquarters in time for your gorilla trek briefing at 7:00 am. You will be transferred to the trailhead, where you will join others and start your guided walk at 8:00 am. Volcanoes National Park is the Rwandan section of the great volcanic massif called the Virunga Mountains that straddles the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC. The massif covers a huge area of over 8,000km², encompassing six active and three extinct volcanoes. There is no other wildlife experience quite like an encounter with mountain gorillas. That precious hour spent in their company watching the group playing, teasing each other, eating, just like we do. After this exciting experience, you will transfer to your lodge for lunch and to clean your boots. Following lunch, you will check out of the lodge and drive back to Kigali International Airport, bid farewell to your driver-guide, and proceed to check in for your outbound flight.

What to expect

Includes

Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
All accommodation on a full-board basis
Park, conservancy and concession fees
All road transfers in a private vehicle
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits as listed
Airport meet-and-greet and all road transfers
24-hour support from our team on the ground

Excludes

International flights and visas
Travel and medical insurance
Premium wines and champagne
Balloon safaris and other optional activities
Gratuities for guides and camp staff

Start your journey

These experiences are just a glimpse of what is possible. If you would like to book this trip or shape a custom itinerary, we are here to help you plan your perfect safari.