This 3-day private Rwanda adventure combines wildlife, culture, and history. Begin in Kigali with a reflective visit to the Genocide Memorial, then journey to Volcanoes National Park for close encounters with endangered mountain gorillas and playful golden monkeys. Enjoy immersive cultural experiences with local communities while staying in scenic lodges surrounded by lush hills. This tour offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and deep cultural insights.
DAY BY DAY ACTIVITIES
Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park with Museum Visits
Your private guide will meet you at your Kigali hotel after an early breakfast and drive you through Rwanda’s scenic hills and lively towns to Volcanoes National Park, a journey of about 2.5–3 hours. Begin the day with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center to understand Rwanda’s history. On arrival, check into Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or a similar lodge, enjoy lunch, then visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for an educational tour about gorilla conservation. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Similar.
Accommodation, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Volcanoes NP
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Embark on a guided hike into the rainforest to locate a habituated gorilla family. Treks vary between 2 to 10 hours depending on gorilla locations, but once found, you will spend one full hour observing them up close—a truly unforgettable wildlife encounter. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.
Accommodation, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trek and Cultural Visit then Return to Kigali
Begin the day with breakfast before golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. These playful endangered primates offer a lively and unique wildlife experience. After trekking, visit the Gorilla Guardian Village for a cultural immersion, including traditional dances and stories from the local community. Later, drive back to Kigali, approximately 2.5–3 hours, and enjoy drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the conclusion of your memorable tour.
PRICE
Solo traveler USD2960
Per Person Sharing USD2630
Included
- Park fees
- Gorilla permits
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals