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Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Trip | Short Gorilla Trek

1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek | Rwanda Short Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on a 1-day Rwanda gorilla trek accompanied by an expert safari guide. This 1-day Rwanda gorilla trek is an ideal safari if you only have a day to spend in Rwanda. Are you in search of an unforgettable wildlife excursion that won’t drain your cash account? We are the best option for a day of gorilla trekking between Kigali and Volcanoes National Park.
This 1-day Rwanda gorilla trekking excursion is perfect for guests on brief business vacations in Rwanda. Your guide will meet you at 4:30 AM at your hotel or at the airport if your flight lands there. At 7 in the morning, you will be briefed and introduced to the different gorilla families in the Volcanoes National Park.  Your guide will then drive you two hours north to the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park.

Only those staying in Kigali or Rwanda for a short period, such as conference attendees, will be able to participate in the 1-day Rwanda gorilla tracking. Keep in mind that the road is typically two hours and thirty minutes long; therefore, the recommended departure time for the one-day Rwanda gorilla trek is between 4 and 4:30 in the morning.
During the rainy season, you should allow an additional half an hour for travel time because the road may be partially obscured by fog, as in the Shyorongi districts.

Duration of the Safari: 1 Day

Number of People: Tailored According to your interests.

Starts & Ends: Kigali.

Availability: All year round

Places to Explore in Rwanda: Volcanoes National Park

The 1-day Rwanda Gorilla Trek Itinerary.

As your guide takes care of the registration and finds a gorilla family that fits you, you can relax with a Rwandan coffee or cappuccino upon arrival at Volcanoes National Park.

After you’ve had your coffee, it’s time to join the group. Your guide will introduce you to other members following the same trail. The typical duration of the briefing is thirty minutes to an hour.
Upon reaching the park headquarters, you can meet with your gorilla trekking guide for a briefing. Following that, you will be driven to the forest trailhead, where your climb will commence. On your way to see the gorillas, enjoy the lush rainforest sights and sounds.

Because gorilla families are always on the move, visitors should expect a 2- to 8-hour trek in the park, including the one hour spent in the company of the mountain gorillas. Based on your fitness level and personal preference, we will assist you in selecting a short, medium, or long walk if you wish to view the gorillas early. Once you’ve made your selection for a family of gorillas, park rangers will endeavor to meet your requests.
After an hour with the gorillas, your driver will take you back to Kigali for your departure.

Tips for Your 1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek.

Travelers often wonder if they can see the mountain gorillas and get back to Kigali in time for their departure flight. You shouldn’t have any worries about trekking gorillas at Volcanoes National Park and getting back in time for your departure flight because the drive there takes only 2-3 hours on excellent roads from Kigali. As soon as you step out of the forest, you have to go.

Rwanda Safari Inclusions.

The 4×4 safari vehicle for transportation

An English-speaking private safari guide and driver is available in Rwanda.

It costs $1,500 for each person for a gorilla permit.

Water in bottled form for use while on safari

Lunch on the Go

VAT on Rwandan Tourists

Not Included in the 1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari:

Items not included in this Rwanda safari, such as personal spending and optional activities.

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