This 1-day gorilla expedition experience at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda will bring you to the Virunga conservation area. Specifically in the Volcanoes National Park where you will encounter the mountain gorillas. Volcanoes National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa.
It is home to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and so many other primates. Gorilla trekking is a must-do activity in this park and is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This extraordinary encounter will not only give you a memorable experience. It will also make you an integral part of a global mission to preserve these magnificent creatures and the beautiful landscape of Rwanda.
Gorillas at Volcanoes National Park
Itinerary overview
-Pick up from Musanze at 5:30
-Gorilla trekking
– Transfer to Musanze
Detailed Itinerary for 1-day gorilla expedition from Musanze at Volcanoes National Park
Your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in Musanze at 6:00 am with a packed lunch. Make sure to carry enough water before starting your journey to Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi. You will arrive at the park headquarters at 7:00 am. You will be welcomed with a hot rich cup of Rwandan coffee.
Briefing about the code of conduct and what to expect on a gorilla trekking adventure will then begin. In the meantime, your guide will help to get you allocated to the gorilla family that matches your preference.
After the briefing, a small group of 8 people, led by trackers and guides and escorted by porters will hike through bamboo-covered slopes to come into proximity with the mountain gorillas. This hike will take between 2 to 8 hours based on the movement of these creatures.
Once you find them, you will take up to 1 hour to observe these endangered species in their natural habitat as they go about their daily activities. such activities include feeding, playing, and building nests, among others. After the 1- hour you will return to the starting point where you will be awarded a gorilla trekking certificate. Your guide will then pick you up and drop you off either at your pick-up point or your preferred planned next destination.
Inclusions for 1-day gorilla expedition from Musanze at Volcanoes National Park
Ground Transportation
Gorilla permit
Lunch
Exclusions
Tips
Porters
Extra activities