4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

This 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda is tailored for visitors interested in tracking two different mountain gorilla families and is done on two different days. Double gorilla trekking provides a unique opportunity to observe differences in the behaviors and dynamics between the two gorilla families.

Also the length of tracking may be different due to the unique challenges that can make the experience even more memorable, both of these gorillas families are found in different areas of the park so expect to have an experience that differs from each trek.

This 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda takes to Volcanoes National Park – home to mountain gorillas in Rwanda, the park is located in Musanze in the northwestern corner of Rwanda and is situated on higher altitude than usual thanks to its Five Virunga Volcanoes.

Highlights of 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

  • Day 1: Pick up, Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 2: First Gorilla Trek – Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village Tour
  • Day 3: Second Gorilla Trek – Visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
  • Day 4: Departure

Detailed itinerary of 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Day 1: Pick up, Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Our Treks& Safaris driver-guide will pick you up from the airport upon arrival or hotel and brief you about the tour. Then go for a tour of Kigali City visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site where you will learn about horrific Rwanda Genocide of 1997 and Kimironko Market for crafts and souvenirs.

Then embark on a 2-3 hours journey to Volcanoes National Park, home for mountain gorillas. Spend the rest of the day at the lodge as you prepare for your first gorilla trekking the next day.

Dinner and overnight at The 5 Volcanoes Lodge (Luxury), Davinci Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range) and The Garden Place Hotel (Budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: First Gorilla Trek – Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village Tour

Wake up early for breakfast as you wait for your guide, then head to the park offices in Kinigi for briefing. All gorilla trekkers must attend gorilla briefing in order to know what t expect during gorilla trekking, there are 10 habituated gorilla families available for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. You will be assigned one of these gorilla families based on your overall fitness, then head to the starting point and start your adventure looking for the gorillas.

The trek takes approximately 2 to 4 hours or more depending on the movement of the gorillas and where they spent their previous night, when you locate the gorillas you are allowed to spend only one hour in their presence watching them go on with their lives in the forest. You will observe youngsters rolling and playing close the adults, grooming each other and take photos of them (note that flash photography is not allowed).

After one hour of watching and taking photos of the gorilla family, you will head back to the starting point where our guide will take you back to the lodge for lunch and res. In the evening you will be taken to enjoy local dances and tales of the local people at the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village situated near Volcanoes National Park.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Second Gorilla Trek – Visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo

Just like Day 2, you will wake up and follow the same program. However, this time you will be assigned a different gorilla family to enable you have a different experience.

When you return from the amazing gorilla trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch and a short visit. Later in the day, you will head to beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo to enjoy amazing sights and a boat cruise.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Twin Lakes

Day 4: Departure

Wake up at your leisure, have breakfast and be prepared to checkout of the lodge and get ready for the journey back to Kigali. Our guide will take you to the airport or to your hotel marking the end of your safari.

4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda includes

  • A 4X4 safari vehicle
  • A full-time Driver/Guide
  • Fuel for the whole trip
  • 2 Gorilla permits per person
  • Full board accommodation for 3 nights
  • Meals throughout the trip including lunch
  • Drinking water
  • Pickup and drop-off in Kigali
  • Visiting the Gorilla Guardians village
  • Visiting Lake Burera and Ruhondo
  • Tour of Kigali city

4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda excludes:

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Personal expenses and personal insurance
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