Book this 2-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Bisoke Tour with Gorilla Hurly Burly and combine mountain gorilla trekking with a volcano hike in one short trip. You get gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and a climb to the summit of Mount Bisoke, one of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga mountain range.
This tour fits travelers on a tight schedule who still want to see mountain gorillas in their natural home. Gorilla Hurly Burly handles park permits, guides, and transport for both days.
2-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Bisoke Tour Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- One hour spent watching gorillas in their natural home
- Forest trails on the lower slopes of the Virunga mountains
- Hike to the summit of Mount Bisoke
- Wide views of nearby hills and towns from the summit
- Trained guides for both the trek and the hike
- Return to Kigali after the hike for your flight
Brief 2-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Bisoke Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Travel to Volcanoes National Park and gorilla trekking
- Day 2: Hike Mount Bisoke and return to Kigali
Detailed 2-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Bisoke Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Volcanoes National Park and Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, your Gorilla Hurly Burly driver takes you to Volcanoes National Park in time for the 7:00 AM gorilla trekking briefing at park headquarters. Rangers divide visitors into groups of eight, the maximum allowed per gorilla family each day.
The trek passes through thick forest on the lower slopes of Mount Karisimbi, Mount Huye, or Mount Bisoke, depending on which gorilla family you are assigned. You walk along narrow paths, past thorny bushes, and through dense vegetation to reach the group.
Once you find the gorillas, you spend one hour observing them at close range. Many visitors describe the moment of eye contact with a silverback as the highlight of the trip. After the hour ends, you return to park headquarters, then continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Hike Mount Bisoke and Return to Kigali
After breakfast, you head to park headquarters for a short briefing on the Mount Bisoke hike. Mount Bisoke is one of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga range, and the climb to the top takes 4 to 6 hours depending on your pace.
The trail includes rough and slippery sections, thorny trees, and a steady climb toward the summit. At the top, you get wide views across the Virunga mountains, the surrounding green hills, and nearby towns.
After the hike, you have lunch and drive back to Kigali in time for your flight out.
Book this 2-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Bisoke Tour with Gorilla Hurly Burly today. Contact our team to check availability and secure your gorilla trekking permit.
