This 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour in Volcanoes National Park takes you into the Land of a Thousand Hills for a gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, paired with a community visit to the Gorilla Guardians Village.
See the detailed itinerary for this 3-day Rwanda tour below.
3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Gorilla Guardians Village visit
- Day 3: Kigali city tour and departure
Detailed 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
On arrival, our company guide will meet you and take you to a nearby restaurant for coffee and a brief overview of the trip.
Depending on your arrival time, take a Kigali city tour, including the Genocide Memorial at Gisozi, to learn about Rwanda’s history. Visit the craft market, shopping areas, and city monuments along the way.
Afterward, transfer north to Volcanoes National Park and check in at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Guardians Village Visit
After breakfast, head to park headquarters for the briefing, then set out on the trek to find the mountain gorillas.
Volcanoes National Park is home to over 250 mountain gorillas, giving travelers up to a 95% chance of a successful encounter.
The walk through the forest on the foothills of the Virunga range leads to the reward of meeting the gorillas. Spend a full hour observing their behavior and daily life.
After lunch, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, which brings together all three of Rwanda’s ethnic groups in one place. Take part in traditional dances performed here, with a taste of local cuisine available for those who want it.
Day 3: Kigali City Tour and Departure
After breakfast, transfer back to Kigali for a city tour, taking in the Kigali Genocide Memorial, craft markets, monuments, and other attractions around the city.
In the afternoon, after lunch, your driver guide will drop you at Kigali International Airport to catch your onward flight.
End of 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour in Volcanoes National Park.







