Two days, a night at a lodge on a ridge above the lakes, and a morning with the gorillas.
This is the relaxed way to do a gorilla trek from Kigali. You drive to the volcanoes the day before, settle into a lodge with views over the twin lakes, and trek the next morning after a good night’s sleep.
It removes the pre-dawn start of the day trip and keeps the whole experience within two days.
Rwanda
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
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
Balanced, fitness: active.
Drive north from Kigali through Musanze and settle in at Virunga Lodge, which sits on a ridge between the lakes with the volcanoes behind. The afternoon is for the view and an early dinner before your trek.
Overnight
Virunga Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A hilltop lodge between the Burera and Ruhondo lakes, with views of five volcanoes.
After breakfast go to the park headquarters for the briefing, then trek with your guides to find your gorilla family and spend an hour with them. You return to the lodge for lunch and drive back to Kigali in the afternoon.
Virunga Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A hilltop lodge between the Burera and Ruhondo lakes, with views of five volcanoes.
Lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb) | US$3,910 | US$3,310 | US$3,111 | US$3,111 | US$3,111 | US$3,111 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$3,420 | US$2,900 | US$2,726 | US$2,726 | US$2,726 | US$2,726 | 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.
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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