Meet a mountain gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park and be back in Kigali the same evening.
If you have a single day in Rwanda, you can still meet the gorillas. The drive from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park takes about two and a half hours, and your trek begins after the morning briefing at the park headquarters.
It is a long and rewarding day. How long the trek takes depends on where your gorilla family is that morning, and you then spend an hour with them before the drive back to Kigali.
Rwanda
Mid-range safari
Comfortable, characterful lodges with good food and friendly hosts.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Minimum age 15
Gorilla permits are only issued to visitors aged 15 and over.
Pace and fitness
Active, fitness: active.
Leave Kigali before dawn and drive north to Volcanoes National Park for the morning briefing and the allocation of your gorilla family. You trek with your guides and trackers, spend an hour with the gorillas, then drive back to Kigali, arriving in the evening.
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All year | US$2,240 | US$1,900 | US$1,786 | US$1,786 | US$1,786 | US$1,786 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year. The gorilla permit is included at the current RDB rate and is subject to availability. The minimum age is 15.
Best time for this trip All year
For gorilla and chimp treks, bring sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long trousers you can tuck into your socks, a long-sleeved shirt, a light rain jacket and gardening gloves for grabbing vines. Porters are available at the trailhead and we recommend hiring one: it helps your trek and supports the local community.
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat and good sunscreen.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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