Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Rwanda

One of the most unforgettable safari experiences of a lifetime is seeing Mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Luxury, midrange, and shoestring gorilla trekking are the three tiers of the activity. Each category provides a unique Safari experience, with luxury gorilla trekking providing the pinnacle of them all. Envision yourself returning after a gorilla-trekking expedition in the jungles of the Virungas in the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda to a top-notch place to stay. You won’t find anything like a Rwanda Luxury Gorilla Trekking Experience.

A little comfort after your Gorilla trek should enhance your Stay in Rwanda. You will indulge in the five-star gorilla safari lodges of Rwanda and you will enjoy the highest standards of service and comfort. Including these will simply enhance the pleasure of your journey. No matter what kind of traveler you are, we have the expertise to plan an affordable, unforgettable gorilla safari in Rwanda. Using chartered or scheduled planes, 4×4 safari land cruisers, or staying in posh safari lodges are just a few of the picks of our Luxury Gorilla Safaris. You will feel completely at ease and have a wonderful time. We can arrange one for you now if you want. Below you can see a selection of our premium Rwanda gorilla tour packages.

1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek

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.

A significant number of Visitors come to Rwanda with the intention of observing primates, including golden monkeys, chimpanzees, and gorillas. Engage in our luxury Gorilla trekking Safaris in the forests of the Virunga Massif to locate great apes. A Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda not only consists  of hiking deep to in the Jungles of the Volcanoes National Park, but also includes stay one or 2 nights in one of the Luxury Accommodations of Rwanda

Rwanda is a fantastic destination for tourists seeking to really experience of Gorilla Trekking and the local culture, thanks to its dense population and exceptional degree of safety. An undeniable highlight of visiting Rwanda is engaging in meaningful conversations with the local residents after your long day of Gorilla Trekking.

Rwanda, while capable of being a standalone destination, is often considered as an addition to more comprehensive safaris. Visiting Kigali is convenient and worthwhile due to its easy accessibility from both East and Southern Africa, as well as the small size of the country.

Rwanda is home to an abundance of exceptional Luxury lodging choices best for your Gorilla Safari in Style. The following are some of the top picks made by our team of Destination specialists:

Wilderness Bisate Lodge

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

The Best time for Luxury gorilla trekking in Rwanda is throughout the months of June to September, as this period is characterized by predominantly dry weather conditions which are good for hiking the Volcanoes National Park. There will be a decrease in the frequency of heavy rain showers throughout this period, making it an ideal time for seeing wildlife in the national parks. To fully appreciate Rwanda’s stunning natural environment, it is advisable to visit during the arid period from March to May. Mountain gorillas can also be observed in their native environment within Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest during either the December-February or June-August dry seasons.

Rwanda is situated near the iconic safari destinations of Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya and is one of the three countries that inhabit the human’s closest relatives, the mountain gorillas.

Rwanda is a famous destination for primate trekking on the planet, set against the backdrop of its endless green hills that soar in the mountainsides. The country is a superb destination for primates tracking in general and includes the fun-loving Sykes monkey, the Golden monkey, and the boisterous chimpanzee that rule the Nyungwe Forest.

Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda are found in the Volcanoes National Park that is in the northwestern part of the country, stretching on a total land area of 160 square kilometers and encounters the large rain-forest in the Virunga Mountains. The park harbors the Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo that are five of the eight Virunga Mountains. Volcanoes National Park is part of the large Virunga ecosystem that stretches in three countries of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Is Luxury Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda worth it?

There is no need to hesitate for gorilla trekking in our opinion; the answer is “Yes”. Gorilla trekking is worth the cost, energy, and time. Past travelers have reviewed the experience as unforgettable, magical, and life-changing worth the penny. Despite the high costs, discomfort, and time, gorilla watching tours in Rwanda are perhaps the best wildlife experience in the world that is worth doing.

You will never have regrets for any of the trekking and the cost of the permit is absolutely worth the value. You must, however, prepare for some hustle up and down the steep rocky hills in the forest, sometimes on a rainy and muddy day. But when you meet this huge yet humble primate in their territory, it will be worth your effort.

You will spend approximately one hour with this endangered great ape and get any details you have been wishing to know about them. But to do this, you have to reserve a gorilla tracking permit well in advance before you embark on this life-changing adventure. Gorilla trekking is something any traveler should include in their bucket list when planning for an Africa safari. 

The Luxury Gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda is one of the life’s privileges for you to live to remember. In Rwanda in the early morning before tracking (Maybe 7:00 AM), the visitors will usually be entertained by the lively traditional dance troupe (SACOLA Traditional Dancers), there are coffee/tea dispensers with cups available for free to visitors, wow what a great experience.

The trek however in the early morning starts with a briefing.  In the briefing, you are told what to bring with you and which rules you should follow during the trek.

Next after the briefing, the rangers usually determine in which group you are. The groups are basically based on the physical conditions of the members in the group. Each of the groups is dedicated to a gorilla family. The chances of seeing the mountain gorillas in Rwanda in high and it takes you a few hours of the trek. The fact that the rangers are knowledgeable about their movements, you will absolutely be successful on your trek.