3-Day Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Helicopter Tour

This 3-day Rwanda helicopter tour to Volcanoes National Park takes you to the Virunga Mountains, which are shared by Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Volcanoes National Park is the only park in Rwanda where you can see endangered mountain gorillas.

The trip adds you to the long list of travelers who have trekked gorillas in this park. You will also visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Center, a place that showcases the cultures of Rwanda’s ethnic groups.

3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour Highlights

Travel to Volcanoes National Park by helicopter
See mountain gorillas in their natural forest home
Spend one hour watching a gorilla family
Enjoy clear views of the Virunga Mountains during travel
Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for music, dance, and local stories
Learn about Rwanda’s ethnic groups and their traditions
Stay in a comfortable lodge near the park
Return to Kigali by helicopter for your departure

Brief 3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Helicopter Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Helicopter Transfer to Kigali & Departure

Detailed 3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Helicopter Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet your experienced guide who will brief you on the trip. You will then begin the drive to Volcanoes National Park.

The drive takes about 4 hours and gives you views of the Virunga Mountains. The journey is flexible, with stopovers at interesting places along the way.

You will arrive in the evening, check in at the lodge, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a short briefing about gorilla trekking. The trek usually takes you to the lower slopes of Mount Huye, Bisoke, or Karisimbi, depending on the location of the gorilla group you are visiting.

Once you find the gorillas, you will spend one hour watching them as they go about their daily life. On a lucky day, you might also see forest elephants, buffaloes, or other primates.

After the trek, return to the park headquarters, then go back to the lodge for lunch and rest.

In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. This is a place where you can learn about the three main ethnic groups in Rwanda, the Twa, Hutu, and Tutsi.

Enjoy traditional music and dance, try local food, and talk to local people to learn more about their way of life.