Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide who will brief you about your upcoming adventure.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city orientation featuring Kigali's clean streets, beautiful neighborhoods, local markets, and impressive scenery.

Kigali offers an excellent introduction to Rwanda's remarkable transformation and hospitality.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at your hotel while preparing for the exciting primate adventures ahead.

Your guide will provide detailed information about gorilla trekking regulations, recommended clothing, and what to expect during your time in Volcanoes National Park.

Meals

Breakfast: No
Lunch: No
Dinner: Yes

Transport

• Route: Kigali International Airport → Kigali Hotel

• Distance: Approximately 10 km

• Driving Time: Approximately 20 minutes

• Transport: Private Safari Vehicle

After breakfast, depart Kigali and travel north through Rwanda's spectacular countryside toward Volcanoes National Park.

The drive showcases rolling green hills, terraced farms, charming villages, and breathtaking mountain scenery that has earned Rwanda its famous nickname, "The Land of a Thousand Hills."

Upon arrival near the park, check into your lodge before enjoying a relaxed afternoon.

Depending on time, visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village to experience traditional Rwandan dances, local customs, and community conservation initiatives before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals

Breakfast: Yes
Lunch: Yes
Dinner: Yes

Transport

• Route: Kigali → Volcanoes National Park

• Distance: Approximately 110 km

• Driving Time: Approximately 2.5 hours

• Transport: Private Safari Vehicle

Rise early for breakfast before transferring to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for registration and a detailed briefing by park rangers.

You'll then be assigned a gorilla family based on your fitness level before beginning one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences.

Guided by expert trackers, hike through bamboo forests and volcanic slopes in search of endangered mountain gorillas.

Once located, spend a magical hour observing these magnificent primates as they feed, groom, play, and interact naturally within their family groups.

After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime achievement.

Meals

Breakfast: Yes
Lunch: Yes (Packed)
Dinner: Yes

Transport

• Route: Lodge → Park Headquarters → Trekking Start Point → Lodge

• Distance: Approximately 20 km (varies)

• Driving Time: Approximately 40 minutes total (excluding trekking)

• Transport: Private Safari Vehicle

Begin another exciting day inside Volcanoes National Park.

Depending on permit availability and your chosen itinerary, enjoy an early morning golden monkey trekking experience.

These playful, colorful primates are highly active and provide fantastic opportunities for wildlife photography as they leap among bamboo forests.

Later, embark on your second gorilla trekking adventure with a different gorilla family.

Every trek offers unique landscapes, behaviors, and unforgettable encounters, allowing you to appreciate the incredible diversity among Rwanda's mountain gorilla groups.

Return to the lodge for your final evening surrounded by the magnificent Virunga Mountains.

Meals

Breakfast: Yes
Lunch: Yes (Packed)
Dinner: Yes

Transport

• Route: Lodge → Park Headquarters → Trekking Areas → Lodge

• Distance: Approximately 25 km (varies)

• Driving Time: Approximately 1 hour total (excluding trekking)

• Transport: Private Safari Vehicle

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out and beginning your scenic return drive to Kigali.

The journey once again offers incredible views of Rwanda's lush hillsides, coffee plantations, and picturesque rural communities.

Upon arrival in Kigali, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before optional souvenir shopping or a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial if time allows.

Afterwards, your guide will transfer you to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwanda primate safari.

Meals

Breakfast: Yes
Lunch: Yes
Dinner: No

Transport

• Route: Volcanoes National Park → Kigali International Airport

• Distance: Approximately 110 km

• Driving Time: Approximately 2.5 hours

• Transport: Private Safari Vehicle