Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
On the trail of mountain gorillas
On the trail of mountain gorillas
The highlight of a Rwanda trip is undoubtedly a visit to the mountain gorillas. On this short trip to the heart of Africa, you will experience just that. Embark on a spectacular adventure in Volcanoes National Park and hike through the dense bamboo forest in search of the gentle giants. A magical experience that you will never forget when the gaze of a gorilla meets your own. Combine this trip, for example, with a safari in Tanzania or a beach stay in Zanzibar.
- Experience the capital Kigali
- Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
- On the footsteps of Dian Fossey
Price
from 6.200 € per person plus flights
Best time to travel
June - September and December - February
Flight time
11 hrs from Frankfurt
Recommended Duration
from 5 days
We plan your trip individually for you
This is what your 5 day round trip could look like
Discover Kigali
After landing in Kigali, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide. The Rwandan capital combines modern dynamism with moving history, perfect for an initial exploration. On a city tour, you will discover both well-known sights and hidden corners. A moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial provides an insight into the country's past and shows how Rwanda today stands for reconciliation and new beginnings. Relax at the end of the day before your adventure begins.
Drive to the Volcanoes National Park
Enjoy a final breakfast in Kigali before departing today for Volcanoes National Park. You will drive together with your guide to the north of the country. Enjoy the drive past tea plantations and small villages and fully immerse yourself in the small country of Rwanda.
Gorilla Trekking
Today an absolute highlight is on the day's program - a visit to the mountain gorillas in the bamboo forest of the Volcanoes National Park. In a small group and led by a guide, you will make your way through the deep green branches of the African jungle. Depending on where the gorillas are, the way there can take up to 5 hours. The encounter that awaits you then, however, will make you forget every minute of the way. The gentle giants always live together in a group of several. With a bit of luck, you will also have offspring with you. After an hour with the gorillas, you will return to the camp. One thing is for sure, you will never forget this experience.
On the trail of Dian Fossey
Today you will follow in the footsteps of Dian Fossey, the world famous gorilla researcher. You will hike in about 3-4 hours up to her former research station Karisoke, which is located at about 3000m altitude between the volcanic mountains Visoke and Karisimbi. All that is left of the station today is a cemetery with some gravesites of her beloved gorillas as well as the grave of Dian Fossey herself. During a hike through beautiful landscapes you will learn a lot about the mountain gorillas as well as the work of Dian Fossey and you will get a special insight into the nature conservation, which serves the preservation of the mountain gorillas.
Journey home
After a last breakfast with fantastic views of the volcanic landscape of Rwanda, it is now time to say goodbye to this special country. You will be driven back to Kigali and start your journey home or extend your Africa trip with, for example, a beach stay or a safari in Tanzania.
The accommodations
Our Hotel Selection for Your Trip
The Retreat
Kigali, Rwanda
The Retreat by Heaven literally seems to have fallen from the sky. For those who want naturalness and luxury combined, this is a wonderful place to be pampered. The East African boutique hotel comes from the designs of Italian architects in collaboration with the hotel owners, and was finally brough
Sabyinyo Lodge
Volcanoes Nationalpark, Rwanda
With panoramic views of the mist-shrouded treetops of the Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda, Sabyinyo Lodge welcomes you at an altitude of around 2,500 meters. With their mustard-yellow painted facades and flat tiled roofs, the 10 rustic cottages blend harmoniously into the green mounta
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