Gorilla Express - 4 days Tour by On The Go Tours

4 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Kigali, Rwanda

Ends

Kigali, Rwanda

Highlights

Enjoy a scenic trek through the rainforest of Volcanoes National Park as you search for gorillas, spotting golden monkeys and other wildlife en route

Spend a magical hour with endangered mountain gorillas as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young

Explore Kigali, Rwanda’s historic capital, on a guided city tour, including a visit to the poignant Memorial Centre (Genocide Museum)

Visit the magnificent twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo, located at the base Volcano Muhabura

Itinerary

For those with a passion for wildlife and meaningful encounters, the "Gorilla Express - 4 days" trip in Rwanda delivers an unforgettable experience. Starting and ending in Kigali, this moderately active group tour includes gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park—one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife adventures. Explore Kigali’s vibrant city life and visit the scenic Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera. With private safari logistics, comfortable accommodation, and meals arranged, the unique appeal of this tour package is its rare, close-up encounters with silverback gorillas in their natural habitat, offering memories to last a lifetime.

day 1 - Kigali

Upon arrival into Kigali airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Why not begin exploring Kigali or you can simply relax and enjoy the hotel facilities before your gorilla adventure begins.

OverNight:Kigali

day 2 - Kigali city tour

Kigali - Kinigi. This morning take a historical city tour of Kigali including the moving Memorial Centre (Genocide Museum). Enjoy lunch in Kigali before travelling on to Ruhengeri at the foothills of the Virungas, which is our base for the trek to the gorillas. Tonight stay at a lovely lodge in the village of Kinigi which is just a short drive from Volcanoes National Park Headquarters.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Kinigi

day 3 - Gorilla Trekking & the Twin Lakes

It’s an early start this morning for our journey to Volcanoes National Park where we join a gorilla tracking group. After a briefing by the trackers we head into the forest in search of mountain gorillas - the largest living primate on earth. As we weave through the forest’s lush vegetation, the experienced trackers will teach you about how they track them and the behavioural habits of these gentle giants. Once the gorillas have been found we’ll be able to spend an hour with them before it will be time to leave. Coming face to face with a giant silverback is one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth!

After an incredible gorilla encounter we rejoin our driver guide and transfer back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to the beautiful twin Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera and the local crafts market.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Kinigi

day 4 - Kigali

Kinigi - Kigali. Today marks the end of your visit to Rwanda. Depart from foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, driving South past coffee, tea and banana plantations on a breathtaking scenic drive back to Kigali. On arrival in Kigali you will be transferred to Kigali International airport for your onwards departure flight. Onward flights should depart no earlier than 2pm.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

1 night at Kigali Serena Hotel and 2 nights at Virunga Inn Resort & Spa

Meals

3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer days 1 and 4Private transportation in a 4x4 land cruiserBottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicle

Guide

Services of an experienced local guide/driver and a professional gorilla tracker

Others

Half day city tour of Kigali and Genocide Memorial CentreVisit to the twin Lakes Ruhondo and BuleraMountain Gorilla tracking permit and gorilla trek in Volcanoes National ParkEmergency Evacuation Cover

Entrance

Park entrance fees

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