The 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari From Kigali is a short, exclusive luxury safari designed for travellers seeking an unforgettable mountain gorilla encounter in Rwanda. Your journey begins in Kigali with a private scenic drive of approximately 2–3 hours to Volcanoes National Park, passing through beautiful countryside and the magnificent Virunga Mountains. You will spend one night at Sambora Kinigi Lodge, enjoying comfortable accommodation, personalised hospitality and peaceful volcanic scenery.

On the second day, you will enjoy a guided mountain gorilla trekking experience, including up to one hour observing a habituated gorilla family in its natural habitat. After trekking, your private driver-guide will transfer you back to Kigali, where your safari concludes. This 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari From Kigali combines private 4×4 transportation, luxury accommodation and a USD 1,500 gorilla trekking permit per international visitor, as specified in your confirmed package. You can also explore our luxury gorilla safari experiences for more personalised journeys.

Day 1: Kigali – Scenic Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Your 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari From Kigali begins with a warm welcome from your professional driver-guide at Kigali International Airport or your hotel in Kigali. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a brief introduction to Kigali before beginning your private journey to Volcanoes National Park, located in northwestern Rwanda. The scenic drive takes approximately 2–3 hours, passing through picturesque countryside, rolling green hills, traditional villages and beautiful agricultural landscapes. As you approach Musanze, the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes create a spectacular backdrop, offering your first glimpse of the mountain wilderness where Rwanda’s endangered gorillas live.

Upon arrival, you will check in at Sambora Kinigi Lodge, your carefully selected luxury accommodation near Volcanoes National Park. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the peaceful surroundings, enjoying the lodge’s hospitality and preparing for your following morning’s mountain gorilla trekking experience. Depending on your arrival time and interests, an optional cultural experience can be arranged nearby. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge before retiring for a comfortable night’s rest.

Approximate transfer time: 2–3 hours

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park – Return to Kigali

Today is the highlight of your 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari From Kigali. After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will transfer you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi for the morning gorilla trekking briefing, beginning at approximately 7:00 am. You will meet the park rangers, receive important trekking guidelines and join your assigned group before heading into the rainforest. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, you will explore bamboo forests and volcanic mountain slopes in search of a habituated gorilla family. The duration of the trek varies depending on the gorillas’ location, but the reward is extraordinary: up to one unforgettable hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, watching their interactions, playful youngsters and impressive silverbacks.

After your gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda, you will return from the forest and reunite with your private driver-guide. Depending on the trekking duration, you may enjoy lunch and some relaxation before beginning the scenic drive back to Kigali, approximately 2–3 hours away. Your safari concludes with a drop-off at your Kigali hotel or Kigali International Airport. If you are departing internationally on the same day, we recommend a late-evening flight because the gorilla trekking finishing time cannot be guaranteed. You will leave Rwanda with unforgettable memories of your close encounter with mountain gorillas and a beautifully organised luxury gorilla safari experience.

Approximate transfer time: 2–3 hours to Kigali, excluding trekking

Accommodation: Not included – End of Safari

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch