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3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – Gorilla Trekking & Dian Fossey Hike in Volcanoes National Park.
Enjoy an mazing 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour taking you for gorilla trekking in Rwanda`s Volcanoes National Park and hike to Diana Fossey’s Tomb on top of the interesting local community visits. You can tailor and personalize this itinerary to suit your dream interests, it is affordable and offers value for money.
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – SAFARI OVERVIEW.
The 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour is a 2nights/3 day Rwanda tour featuring the popular mountain gorilla trekking and Diana Fossey tomb hike in the Volcanoes National Park. A section of these Mountain gorillas has been habituated for gorilla trekking and it is from these that a visitor on a gorilla safari in Rwanda is allocated the respective gorilla family to trek. This gorilla trekking itself is such an extraordinary safari activity that will make your tour to Rwanda a lifetime adventure. You shall trek and encountering these ancient apes in their natural habitats, once you see them, you will spend one hour interacting with them as they forage, socialize, and play.
The 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour also features a tour to the Kigali genocide memorial which is a living testimony of what actually transpired in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. It also takes you to the Dian Fossey site a famed American primatologist who is credited for having carried substantive research that resulted in the increased publicity of mountain gorillas and their conservation but was unfortunately murdered for her advocacy against Gorilla poaching. During this 3 days Rwanda gorilla tour expect to see the most beautiful scenery and amazing unique Rwandan African cultural community activities.
Please let us know when you intend to track gorillas in Rwanda in advance so that we can book your gorilla permits early enough to avoid missing out, tell us how you want this 3 day Rwanda gorilla tour itinerary and we do it your way for your memorable Africa safari in Rwanda.
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – SAFARI OVERVIEW.
Day 1 of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Transfer from Kigali to Ruhengeri – Volcanoes National Park
Day 2 of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Do gorilla trekking & relax at the lodge
Day 3 of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Hike the Dian Fossey tomb and transfer back to Kigali.
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY.
Day 1 of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Arrive and transfer from Kigali to Ruhengeri – Volcanoes National Park

Kigali Gisozi Genocide Memorial
Upon your arrival at Kanombe – Kigali International Airport, you will be received by our guide and who will usher you into the safari moods. You drive through Kigali City and if it still early, you take time to visit the Gisozi genocide memorial to take time and explore what actually happened in the 1994 horrific genocide that hit Rwanda in the year 1994. The skulls are aligned, writings and photos are displayed and presentations are made to take you through the entire experience. After this encounter settle for lunch after and then drive to Volcanoes National Park 116km about 3 hours’ drive passing through impressive countryside landscapes of Rwanda with rolling hills before arriving in Ruhengeri for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme, Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel, Camping
Day 2 of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Do Gorilla trekking & relax at the Lodge
After our breakfast, start your Rwanda gorilla tracking safari by driving to the headquarters for briefing by park officials at 8 am and after entering into the jungle to search for the shy mountain endangered gorillas in Rwanda. Requirements like firm walking shoes, hut, insect repellent, sunscreen, rain gears, packed lunch, and bottled water are a must plus other tools that one may need once in the tropical rain forest. The gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes is beyond gorilla alone. The sights of the Volcanic Mountains that stretch from Congo through Rwanda to Uganda, the verdant green vegetation that shelters their slopes, the counts of birds along with fauna like duikers and buffaloes combine to generate lasting safari memories. The gorilla trekking activity tends to last from 2 to 8 hours or more depending on the day’s gorilla movement. The one hour of direct encounter with the gorillas brings you closer to these ancient apes, look into their eyes, the gigantic structure that makes the most powerful of all apes, and see them forage and play before retreating to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme, Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel, Camping
Day 3 of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Hike the Dian Fossey site and transfer back to Kigali

Dian Fossey Grave in Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park
After early morning breakfast, embark on the hike to the Dian Fossey site to encounter the works of the famous American Primatologist who is credited for working for the plight of mountain gorillas and winning International favor for their conservation. She established a research station at Karisoke between the Mountains of Karisimbi and Bisoke and this site features a lot of collection about Mountain gorillas. Her tomb and that of her favorite Silverback Digit are also found at the site. The hike takes about 4 hours after which you retreat and embark on the transfer back to Kigali
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – Gorilla Trekking & Dian Fossey Hike in Volcanoes National Park.
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – GETTING THERE.
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.
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – PRICE PER PERSON.
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3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – SAFARI INCLUSION.
- Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
- Golden Monkey Permit
- 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)
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour – SAFARI EXCLUSION.
- 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 or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary
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