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1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda, 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari, 1 Day Gorilla Tour Rwanda Volcanoes National Park.
Enjoy this 1 day (One-day) gorilla trekking trip in Rwanda that is affordable and will offer you value for money. This 1-day Gorilla trek Rwanda safari tour is suitable for visitors who are already in Rwanda and it starts and ends in Kigali city/Kigali Airport. This short day gorilla trekking safari gives you a rare golden chance to trek and see the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park but also a mini-community walk after the trek before driving back to Kigali.
1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda – SAFARI OVERVIEW.
The 1 day Gorilla trek Rwanda is a short one day Rwanda gorilla safari tour taking you gorilla trekking in Rwanda‘s Volcanoes National Park starting from and ending in Kigali. This 1 day Rwanda gorilla safari trek is only suitable for those travelers that are already in Rwanda as it involves early morning waking up at 6:00 am then drive to Ruhengeri province where Mountain Gorillas are found and trekked in Volcanoes National Park-one of the famous Virunga ranges.
Dubbed the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda presents a reasonable number (about 400 members) of the remaining populations of the critically endangered mountain gorillas thriving in her only gorilla safari destination of Volcanoes Park. The Volcanoes protect the Rwandan side of the Virunga massif which comprises of eight (8) Volcanic Mountains and this 1 Day Rwanda gorilla trip is the only chance for the time-constrained visitors who want to see Gorillas in Rwanda to finally have an opportunity to full fill their dream.
Let us know where you are in Rwanda and when you want to do the trek then we shall check for gorilla permit availability. If they are available we shall organize for you the best 1 day Rwanda gorilla trek of a lifetime.
1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY.
Day 1 of the 1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda | 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour

Gorillas in Rwanda-Volcanoes
You wake up early in the morning and depart from your place of stay in Kigali at around 5 am to embark on the transfer to Volcanoes National Park in the north-west of Rwanda 116km about 2 ½ hours’ drive. You can opt to leave your place when you have taken breakfast or pack it and have along the drive. The impressive sights of the hilly Rwandan side accompany you along the drive as you connect from the dark to dawn. The local people are viewed embarking on their daily routine including their farmlands and crop gardens. Arrive in Ruhengeri and Kinigi the headquarters for the Volcanoes National Park to catch up with briefing at 8 am. You are allocated the gorilla family to track and attend to the briefing from the park rangers after which you will connect to the respective trail head to embark on the active trek. The trek in search of the gorillas goes beyond the gorillas. You explore the amazing slopes of the Volcanoes which at times may be challenging, the impressive flora and counts of birds which include the Albertine endemics. The eventual encounter with the gorillas involves one full hour of direct viewing as they forage and socialize, the young gorillas playing among other interesting aspects. You enjoy the photogenic moments and retreat from the activity when your time is done. Connect to the starting point and transfer back to Kigali arriving in the evening to mark the end of the tour.
End of the 1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda, 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour in Volcanoes National Park
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Getting there for the 1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda – 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour
Transport Means to Your Safari Destinations
4X4 Safari Landcruisers For Hire In Ugand & Rwanda
One of the best known 4×4 WD that you can use for your safari in Uganda’s Parks and Rural countryside.Our car hire is based on limited mileage and applies to travel within Uganda.( Terms and conditions apply. Read More
4X4 Safari Vans For Hire In Uganda Rwanda
Looking for 4X4 Safari Vans for hire in Uganda, Prime Uganda Safaris is available to your service. We have customized safari vans that have 4 wheel drive and have demonstrated the capacity to access distant Uganda Safari destinations and across borders such as Rwanda. Read More
4X4 Minivan|Coaster|Mini Buses For Hire in Uganda Rwanda
We have minivans for hire to groups of eight up to twelve. Make sure to find the class to suit your large group.In this Category, we have 4X 4 Safari Mini bus with capacity ranging from 6 seater to 14 seater and they’ve got a pop up roof for game viewing purposes. These have got diesel powered engines and come with a driver guide but excluding fuel.( Terms and conditions apply). Read More
Accommodations/ Safari Lodges/ Safari Hotels to Your Safari Destinations
More lodging options in Bwindi
Gorilla Valley lodge is a midrange / standard accommodation establishment that is located in Rushaga region in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
More lodging options in Queen Elizabeth
Kasenyi Safari Camp is positioned on Lake Bunyampaka rim the Queen Elizabeth National Park presenting midrange / standard accommodation establishment within Queen Elizabeth National Park.
More lodging options in Kampala
Imperial Royale Hotel opened in 2007 offering Luxury / Upmarket accommodation to the Uganda safari undertakers and other guests in Uganda.
More lodging options in Bunyonyi
Bunyonyi Safari Resort is a midrange / standard accommodation on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi in the Kagalama village overlooking the lake.
General Safari Inclusions of the 1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda-1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour
- Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
- Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari
- Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Fuel
- Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
- Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
- Bottled water while on safari
- Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)
General Safari Exclusions
- General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
- Laundry Services
- Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
- International Flights (Arranged on request)
- Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
- Visas
- Optional Activity fees
- Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
- Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)
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