Safari Overview
A Kigali city tour, lunch at Hotel des Mille Collines and a mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park.
This short but powerful adventure combines Rwanda's capital with its most famous wildlife experience. On arrival, explore Kigali with visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum at the Parliament building, then lunch at the Hotel des Mille Collines, made famous by the film Hotel Rwanda. Drive north to Volcanoes National Park for the night and, the next morning, trek through the forest to spend time with a family of mountain gorillas before returning to Kigali for your evening flight.
Highlights
- Kigali city orientation tour
- Kigali Genocide Memorial and Liberation Museum
- Lunch at the Hotel des Mille Collines
- Mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
- Choice of 5-star or 4-star lodge
Ideal for: Travellers with limited time, including those adding Rwanda to a Kenya or Tanzania safari. Gorilla trekkers must be 15 or older and reasonably fit.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning arrival in Kigali, meet-and-greet and an orientation tour of the city, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Liberation Museum at the Parliament building. Lunch at the Hotel des Mille Collines, then drive 94 km (about 2.5 hours) north to Volcanoes National Park. Overnight on full board at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (5-star) or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (4-star), or similar.
Set out in the morning for the ultimate adventure: a mountain gorilla trek in the forests of the Virunga volcanoes. Return to the lodge to freshen up and have lunch, then drive back to Kigali for drop-off at Kigali International Airport for an evening flight.
Accommodation: 1 night at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (5-star) or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (4-star), or similar, on full board.
What's Included
Included
- Meet-and-greet and safari briefing
- Accommodation as outlined or similar
- Full-board meals on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as per itinerary
- Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Drinking water during the safari (1 litre per person per day)
- All applicable taxes
- Hotel or airport transfers as per itinerary
Not included
- Gorilla, chimpanzee and golden monkey permits unless stated (we can secure these in advance, subject to availability)
- International flights
- Visas
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and waiters
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Prices
| Per Person | High Season | Mid Season | Low Season | Mid Range -3* Throughout the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pax Each | $1860 | $1685 | $1425 | $930 |
| 3 Pax Each | $1730 | $1580 | $1300 | $820 |
| 4 Pax Each | $1645 | $1510 | $1235 | $750 |
| 5 Pax Each | $1600 | $1475 | $1210 | $715 |
| 6 Pax Each | $1585 | $1450 | $1170 | $1170 |
| SRS | $250 | $160 |
Rates are per person sharing, by group size, season and accommodation level. SRS = single room supplement. Prices are a guide and are confirmed at the time of booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gorilla and primate trekking runs year-round. The drier months (June to September and December to February) usually mean easier forest trails. Permits are limited, so book well in advance.
Our prices are based on a private safari vehicle for your group, with your own driver-guide. Shared departures may be possible on request.
A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser or safari minibus with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
Yes. Gorilla trekking is only permitted for visitors aged 15 and over. Treks can take from one to several hours on steep, muddy trails, so a reasonable level of fitness helps.
Yes. We can adjust the travel dates, length, destinations, pace and activities to suit you.
Yes. We can quote for upgraded lodges and tented camps, subject to availability on your dates.
Yes. We can add domestic flights, a Kenyan coast or Zanzibar beach stay, or extra safari days before or after this itinerary.
Lightweight neutral-coloured clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera. See our Safari Travel Information page for a full checklist.
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