Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park.
Your Rwanda safari tours begins with a morning pickup from your Kigali hotel or airport. Your expert guide will take you on a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Rwanda toward Volcanoes National Park. En route, you’ll stop at local markets and viewpoints, arriving at your luxury lodge in time for lunch. The afternoon includes a visit to Ibyiwacu Cultural Village where you’ll experience traditional dance performances and learn about local customs.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
Early morning breakfast prepares you for the highlight of your trip gorilla trekking. After a briefing at the Kinigi Park headquarters, you’ll embark on an expertly guided trek through the bamboo forest to spend a magical hour with a mountain gorilla family. You’ll observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat, watching them feed, play, and interact. The afternoon is yours to relax at the lodge and reflect on your extraordinary experience.
Day 3: Optional Golden Monkey Trekking and transfer back to Kigali.
Begin your final day with an optional golden monkey tracking experience or a visit to Dian Fossey’s grave site. After lunch, you’ll journey back to Kigali, where you can choose to visit the Genocide Memorial (time permitting) before your departure. The drive offers the last glimpses of Rwanda’s beautiful landscapes and a chance to purchase local crafts.