Volcanoes National Park
A ‘true island in the sky’, the Volcanoes National Park is home to some of the world’s few remaining mountain gorilla, which were first studied here in 1959 by George Schaller.
Discover the National ParkShort Gorilla Tracking Safari
This safari is perfect for anyone who is limited on their time in Rwanda, or as a combined safari with another East African destination. Settle in or even take some time to visit the moving Genocide Memorial Museum. Next it's off to Volcanoes National Park where you will have the exhilarating opportunity of two days tracking some of the world's few remaining mountain gorilla.
why book this trip
- Tracking the world-famous mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park twice.
- Visiting the Burera and Ruhonda lakes or the local markets near Volcanoes National Park.
- Scenic drive from Kigali into the breathtaking Virunga mountains.
- Learning more about Rwanda's history with a visit to the thought-provoking Genocide Memorial.
Day 1: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival you will be met by your private professional English speaking driver/guide and private 4x4 safari vehicle. Travel north to Ruhengeri and the Volcanoes National Park, home to some of the worlds few remaining Mountain Gorilla.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park
Today will be spent tracking the world-famous mountain gorillas. The gorillas we are allowed to track belong to either one of ten habituated family groups. An early breakfast and you're off to the park headquarters at Kinigi to register and be allocated your gorilla family for today.
Day 3: Final Gorilla Trek
Your final day of gorilla tracking. The experience of a lifetime...coming across these amiable primates in their natural surroundings is quite awe-inspiring as you watch them go about their daily lives, playing, grooming, farting and eating!
Day 4: Volcanoes National Park - Kigali
After breakfast, drive back to Kigali and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
The gorillas we are allowed to track belong to either one of ten habituated family groups. The gorillas are by no means tame, and are completely wild animals. However, experienced guides will accompany you on your gorilla tracking, many of whom have been involved in the habituation process themselves. The guides will use their knowledge of the gorillas' habits and information from the previous day to locate the group's whereabouts. Tracking the gorillas can take anything from 4-8 hours in lush green, steep, muddy, terrain! It is, however, the experience of a lifetime... coming across these amiable primates in their natural surroundings is quite awe-inspiring as you watch them go about their daily lives, playing, grooming and eating!