4-Day Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking Tour

Our 4-Day Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking Tour to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, gives you a rare chance to trek mountain gorillas twice during one trip.

This safari takes place in Volcanoes National Park in the northwestern part of Rwanda. You will visit two different habituated gorilla families and enjoy views of the Virunga Mountains.

The trip begins and ends in Kigali. It also includes two extra activities: a boat ride on the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, and a cultural visit to the Gorilla Guardian Village.

4-Day Rwanda 2 Gorilla Trek Tour Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Drive to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 2: First Gorilla Trekking and Boat Ride on the Twin Lakes
• Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Visit
• Day 4: Drive Back to Kigali, City Tour and Departure

Detailed 4-Day Rwanda 2 Gorilla Trek Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Drive to Volcanoes National Park

You will be picked up from Kigali International Airport upon arrival. Our company representative, who will also be your driver and guide, will welcome you.

He will explain the safari plan and give you all the documents, receipts, and gorilla permits. Then you will drive north to Volcanoes National Park.

When you arrive at the lodge, you will be welcomed with a meal and spend the night there.

Day 2: First Gorilla Trekking and Boat Ride on the Twin Lakes

Start your day with breakfast at 6:00 am. By 6:30 am, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing. You will meet other trekkers and be assigned a gorilla group.

The trek can take from 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on where the gorillas are. Once you find them, you will spend one hour watching them.

A park ranger will help you take good photos and guide you through the experience.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest.

In the afternoon, go for a boat ride on the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. These lakes are at the base of Mount Muhabura, near the Rwanda-Uganda border.

They are separated by a narrow strip of land and are home to many bird species. After the ride, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay with views of the Virunga Mountains.

Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Visit

After breakfast, return to the park headquarters for your second gorilla trek. This time, you will visit a different gorilla group.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest.

In the afternoon, visit the Gorilla Guardian Village, also called Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. Here, you will learn about local Rwandan life, including farming, food preparation, traditional clothes, marriage customs, beer brewing, herbal medicine, and traditional dances.

Day 4: Drive Back to Kigali, City Tour and Departure

After breakfast by 8:00 am, pack your bags and check out of the lodge. Drive back to Kigali.

Once in the city, visit top sites such as the Gisozi Genocide Memorial, craft markets for souvenirs, and other points of interest. Later, you will be dropped off at Kigali International Airport for your flight.

End of 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda.

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