Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Heritage TrekRwanda

5-Day Rwanda Gorilla
Trekking & Dian Fossey Hike

5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Dian Fossey Hike | Akagera & Apes

5 DaysMax 6Volcanoes NP, Rwanda5.0

Tour Overview

Walk in the footsteps of the world's most famous primatologist — gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, a hike to Dian Fossey's tomb and the Karisoke Research Centre, golden monkey encounters, and a scenic excursion to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

Tour Highlights

Mountain gorilla trekking — Volcanoes National Park
Dian Fossey Tomb & Karisoke Research Centre hike
Golden monkey trekking — Virunga bamboo forests
Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo scenic excursion

Itinerary

Kigali arrival; Genocide Memorial visit; transfer to Musanze (Ruhengeri).

Arrive in Kigali and visit the moving Genocide Memorial before the scenic 2.5-hour drive north to Musanze, the gateway town to Volcanoes National Park. Check in to your lodge with views of the Virunga volcanoes and attend an evening briefing with your guide.

Gallery

Mountain gorilla and silverback in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Baby mountain gorilla with mother, Rwanda
Silverback gorilla portrait, Volcanoes National Park

Included

  • Meals (full board)
  • Bottled water
  • Private safari vehicle & driver-guide
  • English-speaking expert guide
  • Accommodation (4 nights)
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Golden monkey trekking permit
  • Dian Fossey hike permit
  • Park entry fees
  • Official gorilla trekking certificate

Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities
  • Laundry services
  • Beverages & drinks
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
From $3,300

per person

5 Days / 4 Nights
Max 6 people
Volcanoes NP, Rwanda
Available year-round
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Follow in Fossey's Footsteps

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