3 Days Rwanda gorilla safari

The 3 Days Rwanda gorilla safari features Volcanoes national park and the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. This land is known as a country of a thousand hills. Rwanda fills all traveller’s adventures and stunning beauty as a safari destination. From sloping mountains to a waterfall paradise, this beautiful land is worth visiting.
This 3 Days Rwanda gorilla safari trek begins and ends in Rwanda’s capital city of Kigali.
The three days Rwanda Gorilla trekking focuses on the mountain gorillas of Parc des volcanoes.
The Gorilla permits will cost $1,500 per single permit, which admits a single tracker.
Also inclusive is a short tour of Kigali City and a visit to the twin Lakes.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali City to Parc des Volcanoes National Park
You will be picked from your address in Kigali by your safari guide to start the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking Safari.
Visiting the Genocide memorial centre as the tour starts, seeing the craft market and then off on a 3 hours road trip to the northern part where the Parc des Volcanoes is.
After you have had your lunch, you shall embark on the road trip to Ruhengeri and on to your accommodation with the following choices available, among others.
Muhabura Hotel – Budget, Le bamboo lodge – Moderate, 5 Volcanoes lodge – Upmarket

Day 2: Volcanoes National Park– Gorilla trekking-Twin lakes visit/ Community walk

Your day will start as early as 6:00 am, where you will be required to be done with breakfast by 7:30 am, ready for the gorilla trekking expedition.
Your safari guide will then take you where the gorilla trekking trips begin, the headquarters of the park where you attend an enlightening briefing on the etiquette of Rwanda gorilla trekking.
Rwanda gorilla trekking takes between 1 hr to 6 hrs trekking up and down the hilly landscape, which requires a certain level of fitness.
The gorilla trekking trail is not limited to mountain gorillas, but the trekking lead will undoubtedly point out other wildlife you encounter, and birds spotted.
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Gorilla trackers must spend 1 hour with the mountain gorillas for conservation.
When the gorilla trekking excursion is completed, your trip will be extended to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
The early evening is left you to decide on taking a community walk to watch traditional dances performed by locals, or perhaps you relax in the afternoon at your lodge.
Muhabura Hotel – Budget, Le bamboo lodge – Moderate, 5 Volcanoes lodge – Upmarket
Day 3: Return to Kigali
Your three days Rwanda gorilla safari trip will end with a transfer back to Kigali City.
End of 3 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari
Tour includes;
Road transport in a private safari vehicle, fuel, English-speaking guide, Gorilla trekking permits, Accommodation (Full board), Drinking water, excursion fees
Tour Exclusions;
Laundry, Insurance, Visas if flying in, Tips, International flights, drinks, and any other extra activity.
NOTE: Permits issued daily are highly sought after, meaning they are in high demand. Therefore, it’s essential to communicate with us in advance so we plan your trip earlier.

Why Go On A Rwanda Safari?

This is approximately half the world’s mountain gorilla population. Visiting these amazing primates is an unforgettable experience. In Volcanoes National Park, you can track these gentle creatures, as well as the rare golden monkey. In Nyungwe Forest, you can track chimpanzees and 14 other primates, including the L’Hoest monkey.

Take a trip to Akagera National Park to see the Big Five, along with several species of antelope, including the sitatunga antelope, and in Nyungwe Forest, several big cats prowl the various terrains.

There are over 1,450 species of birds in Rwanda, with 29 Albertine Rift endemics. Multiple habitats and diverse terrains allow for a wide range of species whom you are likely to encounter on your safari, including the Shoebill Stork, Great-blue Turaco and Grauer’s broadbill.

Rwanda has a beautiful landscape, with multiple terrains – rolling hills, volcanic mountains, tropical rainforests, papyrus swamps and savannah plains. Watching sunsets on Lake Ihema and fishing at Lake Shakani, the hidden paradise of Isumo Waterfall and the mesmerizing view from Ngezi Crater Lake – Rwanda has so many stunning sights that it’s difficult to pick ones to see first.

Best Time To Go

Wet seasons: March-May and October-November

Dry seasons: June-September and December-February

While Rwanda has two rainy seasons and two dry seasons, the temperatures generally average 71-80°F (22 – 27°C), although the humidity tends to be high in October. It is in the jungle, after all.

Dec-Feb, Mar-May, Jun-Sep, Oct-Nov

December through to February is a short dry season. The rains slow down in December and pick up again at the end of February, although there is usually light rainfall throughout.

Popular Parks

Volcanoes National park

Volcanoes National Park has 300 mountain gorillas that the park protects. However, these are not the only primates in the park – the golden monkey also occur in the bamboo habitat within the park.

Other animals

  1. Duiker, buffalo, spotted hyena and bushbuck.
  2. Elephants are very rare in Volcanoes National Park

Nyungwe Forest National Park

The most common animals in Nyungwe Forest are the primates. The park is home to 14 species of primates, all of which you can track through their various habitat. Chimpanzee tracking is particularly popular.

Other animals

  • Leopard, golden cat, serval, wildcat, side-striped jackal, African civet, mongoose, fronted duiker, giant forest hog and bushpig

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park has an abundance of plains game, including the Big Five and the rare sitatunga antelope. There is a bigger variety of wildlife in this park – several antelope species, several primate species, zebra, hyena and side-stripped jackal.

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