1-Day Express Rwanda Gorilla Adventure
Book this 1-Day Express Rwanda Gorilla Adventure with Gorilla Hurly Burly and trek mountain gorillas without an overnight stay. The short distance between Kigali City and Volcanoes National Park makes a one-day gorilla trekking safari possible if you are already in Rwanda.
This tour calls for an early departure and requires you to be at park headquarters in Kinigi by 7:30 AM. Gorilla Hurly Burly handles pickup, transport, park permits, and your return transfer at the end of the day.
Early Morning Pickup and Transfer
Tell Gorilla Hurly Burly where to pick you up in Kigali, and your guide will arrive by 3:00 AM. From there, you drive to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze, arriving as the sun comes up. This early start gets you to park headquarters in time for your briefing.
Park Briefing and Gorilla Group Assignment
The pre-briefing meeting starts at 7:30 AM and lasts about 30 minutes. Rangers explain the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking in Rwanda and assign you to a gorilla group. You can ask questions during this meeting and get clear answers before entering the forest.
Trekking Into the Forest
After the briefing, you head into the forest with armed park rangers for protection. The trek can take 2 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas moved the previous day. Rangers often move ahead to locate the group first, then guide your team in the right direction, which makes the trek shorter and more predictable.
Time With the Gorillas
When you meet the gorillas, you bump your chest with one hand as a sign of respect. You spend close to one hour observing the group before heading back to the starting point.
Certificate and Departure
At the end of the trek, you receive your gorilla tracking certificate. After a late lunch, Gorilla Hurly Burly transfers you back to Kigali to catch your flight or drops you off at an accommodation of your choice.
Book this 1-Day Express Rwanda Gorilla Adventure with Gorilla Hurly Burly today. Contact our team to check availability and secure your gorilla trekking permit.
