Rwanda Short Tour

3 Days Rwanda Tour

Day 1: Arrival

On your arrival at the airport, you will transfer to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes, where you will start with your Gorilla tracking the following day. Dinner and overnight at Hotel La Palme Virunga Hotel Ruhengeri or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

Rwanda offers a premium, accessible, and highly organized trekking experience, known for its focus on responsible tourism and gorilla conservation.

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking

This is a day for a Gorilla tracking experience. This morning, after having your breakfast, you will depart for the headquarters of the Park for a briefing before starting to track gorillas.

After experiencing the closest primate to humans. You will retire for lunch and then return to Kigali with a spectacular view en route of the great scenery of the Rwandese hills. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Chez Lando or Hotel des Mille Collines.

Once you find your assigned family, you will be allowed to spend a precious, unforgettable hour observing them. During this time, you can watch them play, feed, and interact in their natural habitat. The experience is closely guided by expert rangers and trackers to ensure safety for both you and the gorillas.

Day 3: Departure

You will take a city tour in Kigali, visiting the Genocide Memorial Museum at Gisozi. Transfer to the Airport for departure

Responsible Tracking and Rules:

To protect the gorillas, who are highly susceptible to human diseases, several rules are strictly enforced:

A distance of at least 7 meters (23 feet) must be maintained from the gorillas.

No flash photography is allowed.

If you are feeling unwell with a cold or flu, you may be prohibited from trekking.

Masks may be required when you are close to the gorillas.

Best Time to Visit:

Gorilla trekking is possible year-round. The dry seasons (June–August and December–February) offer easier hiking conditions with less mud, while the wet seasons (March–May and October–November) provide lush, green scenery.