Customized Wildlife Tours
3 Days Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safari
They are so similar to us yet they are so different. No wonder they are our ancestors. Yes, these are the last living Mountain Gorillas and a trek in these forests of Rwanda can bring you up-close with these apes. Read more about these sample itineraries and contact Nature Wanderers for planning a trip!
3 Days
About
Situated in the Great Rift Valley and known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is one of the last places on earth which is home to the endangered Mountain Gorilla. The country offers a unique experience with its incredible biodiversity which supports amazing wildlife in its mountains, volcanoes and plains. The Volcanoes Gorilla Park has the largest population of Mountain Gorillas and you can spend time face to face with these magnificent primates. A trek through these dense rain forests will give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to observe and photograph these shy beasts and go back home with a memorable experience.
DAY BY DAY
Airport to Lodge transfer / Lodge to Airport transfer
Arrival at Kigali International Airport and transfer to the lodge, embarrking upon a scenic drive through rolling hills and valleys with plantations. Our lodge is in Ruhengeri and after checking in, you can relax and get a good rest before your first trek the next day.
Please note: Arrival at Kigali should be on an early flight in the morning by noon.
Trek inside Volcanoes Gorilla Park and photography
After an early morning breakfast, our trek will begin by 8:00 with a briiefing from the Rwanda park officials. You will be then accompanied by our guides through the thick green rain forest, tracking the gorilla family after which you can spend time photographing these shy primates. Packed lunch will be provided for you to enjoy in the field. A visit to the Iby’ Iwacu cultural center will provide you with a local community interaction session, where you will get to know the real traditional history of Rwanda. After trekking back to the lodge, dinner will be served and you can relax for the rest of the evening.