4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike safari

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Dian Fossey Hike Safari

The 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike safari offers you a great chance to trek mountain gorillas and also hike to Dian Fossey tomb site. These amazing activities will be conducted in the 4 days in Volcanoes National Park and you will spend 3 nights in a comfortable gorilla safari lodge.

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Dian Fossey Hike SafariVolcanoes National Park was founded in 1925 and it is set in Northwestern Rwanda. It is one of the oldest safari parks in Africa where a portion of mountain gorillas are found and it also makes up part of the Virunga Conservation Area (VCA). On this 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike safari, you will also engage in a guided nature walk to the Twin Lake-Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo. Your trip begins and ends in Kigali capital city.

Trip activities to do on 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike tour

  • Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Dian Fossey hike
  • Visit to Twin Lakes
  • Photography & touring

Brief itinerary of your 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike safari

Day 1: Travel to Volcanoes National Park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and nature walk

Day 3: Dian Fossey tomb hike

Day 4: Return to Kigali

Detailed itinerary of your 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike safari

Day 1: Travel to Volcanoes National Park

Upon your early arrival at Kigali Airport, you will be welcomed by your Rwanda tour guide. Later, drive to Volcanoes National Park which covers 2-3 hours’ drive and your journey will involve enjoying the impressive rolling hills in the Northwestern side of Rwanda. Dinner and overnight at gorilla safari lodge at Volcanoes National Park.

Where to stay at Volcanoes National Park

  • Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/The Five Volcanoes Lodge
  • Mid-range: Hotel La Palme/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget: Muhabura Hotel/Kinigi Guesthouse

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and nature walk

Have breakfast early in the morning and after, join the rest of the visitors at Kinigi offices with your packed lunch and bottled drinking water. After verification at reception, assemble for 7:00am briefing on gorilla tracking rules and regulations.

The briefing time also involves assigning a gorilla family to you and there are currently 10 groups (Ugenda, Hirwa, Karisimbi, Amahoro, Susa A, Bwenge, Kwitonda, Sabyinyo, Agashya and Umubano group) open for gorilla trekking. The actual trek to spot endangered mountain gorillas starts at 8:00am with an armed park ranger guide. You will spend 2-6 hours navigating via the jungles and steep slopes inclusive of 1 hour of magical encounter.

Walk back to the gorilla safari lodge after your exciting moment with gorillas. In the evening, you will walk to the Twin Lakes to enjoy the stunning view of Lake Ruhondo and Lake Burera. Dine and spend overnight stay at the lodge of choice.

Where to stay at Volcanoes National Park

  • Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/The Five Volcanoes Lodge
  • Mid-range: Hotel La Palme/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget: Muhabura Hotel/Kinigi Guesthouse

Day 3: Dian Fossey tomb hike

Begin your day with a tasty cup of tea or coffee and after, assemble at Kinigi offices for briefing on what to expect on a hike to Dian Fossey tomb site. Your hike involves exploring the story of gorilla conservation and protection by Dian Fosse who also founded the Karisoke research centre.

You may have evening visit to Iby’Iwacu cultural village for you to enjoy the amazing dances and music performances of the Rwandese or just relax at the lodge as you wait to check out the next day. Dine and spend the night at the previous lodge.

Where to stay at Volcanoes National Park

  • Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/The Five Volcanoes Lodge
  • Mid-range: Hotel La Palme/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget: Muhabura Hotel/Kinigi Guesthouse

Day 4: Return to Kigali

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge. The Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike safari guide will drive you back to Kigali. Get to Kigali early then pay a visit to Gisozi memorial site in Kigali and later, have lunch before connecting to Kigali Airport to fly back home.

End of your 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike safari

The 4 days Rwanda gorilla and Dian Fossey hike safari inclusions

  • Valid gorilla permits
  • Dian Fossey hike permits
  • Kigali city tour
  • Nature walk to the Twin Lakes
  • Travel in a 4×4 Safari Van/4×4 Land cruiser
  • Service of an English-speaking guide
  • Any relevant government taxes
  • Bottled water
  • All the trip activities except the optional ones

Safari exclusions

  • Tipping
  • Visa fees
  • Laundry services
  • Personal Insurance
  • Other drinks/beverages
  • Cigarette expenses
  • Telephone bills/expenses
  • Shopping bills
  • The optional activities
  • Flight
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