1. Tour Highlights
Tour Code: GSR 001 | Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights
Experience the ultimate East African wildlife and cultural adventure with exclusive activities designed for nature enthusiasts.
Key Experiences & Attractions:
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Track and spend a magical hour face-to-face with endangered mountain gorilla families in their natural bamboo forest habitat.
Lake Kivu & Scenic Shores
Relax along the breathtaking beachfront of Gisenyi on Lake Kivu, enjoying tranquil lake breezes and panoramic views.
Kigali City & Cultural Heritage
Explore vibrant local markets and gain profound historical insights at the Gisozi Genocide Memorial site.
Twin Lakes Exploration
Optional community and landscape tours around the picturesque Lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
2. Tourist Audience
Suitable Tourism Focus
3. Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali City to Volcanoes National Park
Destination: Kigali (Lat 1°56'38.6"S, Lon 30°03'42.9"E)
Upon arrival at Kanombe Airport (Also called Kigali Airport), you are met and driven to your hotel. This 2Hrs drive takes you through the beautifully terraced hilly countryside of Rwanda to Ruhengeri and further to Kinigi the base of gorilla trekking and tracking. Brief stopovers are provided on the way for photography. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/ Kinigi Guest House / Sabyinyo Silverback Community Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 2: Volcanoes National Park
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Lat 01°28âē03âģS, Lon 29°29âē33âģE)
An early morning wake up call is organized for you. By 0600Hrs you should have freshed, taken your breakfast picked your lunch park and water bottle all ready to go. By 0615 Hrs join your driver guide at the car park and drive to Kinigi park headquarters for group, guide allocation and briefing. Hiking, trekking and tracking gorillas may take 2-7 hours. Sight and stay with the Gorillas for one hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon visit Lakes Burela and Ruhondo community. Return to Kinigi in time for dinner (B/L/D).
Day 3: Drive to Gisenyi on lake Kivu
Destination: Gisenyi
After breakfast, drive to Kinigi Park headquarters for guide, group allocation and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trail heads where hiking/ trekking begins. Gorilla Tracking begins upon sighting of the previous night's nests. Stay with the gorillas for an hour and return to the base hotel for lunch. In the afternoon drive to Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu. Overnight Kivu Serena Hotel(B/L/D).
Day 4: Drive from Lake Kivu to Kigali for city tour
Destination: Kigali
An After breakfast drive to Kigali. Have a city tour followed by lunch. Visit the tourist attractions the city is famous like the genocide memorial of Gisozi, the city markets. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for home flight.
4. Tour Price & Accommodation Matrix
4 Days / 3 Nights Gorilla Safari Rwanda Accommodation Matrix
Rates Expressed in USD ($) Per Person Sharing | Validity Window: Jul 01 â Oct 31 & Dec 21 â Jan 01
| Lodge / Luxury Camp | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Hide Out | 3240.00 | 2478.00 | 2332.00 | 2178.00 | 2150.40 | 2078.00 | 2072.57 |
| Kinigi Cottage Lodge | 3489.00 | 2692.50 | 2558.50 | 2392.50 | 2292.50 | 2292.00 | 2228.35 |
| Virunga Inn Resort | 5543.10 | 3963.00 | 4089.70 | 3663.00 | 3799.02 | 3563.00 | 3674.44 |
| DaVinci Lodge | 3830.40 | 2755.20 | 2713.60 | 2455.20 | 2490.24 | 2355.20 | 2394.51 |
| Future Kids Kinigi | 3193.50 | 2358.30 | 2240.70 | 2191.26 | 2140.70 | 2119.67 | 2119.67 |
| RP Gorilla Nest&Coffee | 3028.50 | 2428.50 | 2228.50 | 2128.50 | 2068.50 | 2028.50 | 1999.92 |
| Le Bambou G. Lodge | 3325.50 | 2695.80 | 2505.70 | 2395.80 | 2341.74 | 2295.80 | 2271.47 |
| Singita Kwitonda Kinigi | 9027.90 | 5353.95 | 6178.60 | 5053.95 | 5608.74 | 4953.95 | 5364.51 |
| One&Only G. Nest | 30138.00 | 15909.00 | 20252.00 | 15609.00 | 18274.80 | 15509.00 | 17427.43 |
| Ubuntu G. Lodge | 8160.00 | 4920.00 | 5600.00 | 4620.00 | 5088.00 | 4520.00 | 4868.57 |
| Amarembo | 15601.60 | 8140.80 | 9894.40 | 7840.80 | 8952.96 | 7740.80 | 8549.48 |
| Igangi ParkView L | 4035.00 | 3006.00 | 2949.00 | 2706.00 | 2731.00 | 2606.00 | 2638.71 |
| Ikero Resort | 3058.20 | 2379.00 | 2205.40 | 2079.00 | 2034.84 | 1979.00 | 1961.74 |
| Volcanoes Overview S.C | 3375.00 | 2575.35 | 2441.90 | 2275.35 | 2255.28 | 2175.35 | 2175.30 |
| Palenque | 3346.90 | 2763.45 | 2724.60 | 2463.45 | 2500.14 | 2363.45 | 2403.94 |
Price Includes
- Accommodation cost per person sharing on full board basis.
- All Meals at hotel (B-Breakfast; L-lunch; D-Dinner)
- Transportation on 4WD fully fuelled and chauffeured
- 1 (one) Gorilla permits per person
- Park Entrance fee & ranger guides
Price Excludes
- Tips and Gratuities to guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Beverages & Extra meals
- Air fares and Visa fees
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Activities (Permit Rates Excluded):
- Golden Monkey Trekking: USD 100 pp
- Mount Karisimbi 2-Day Hike: USD 400 pp
- Mount Bisoke Crater Lake Hike: USD 75 pp
- Dian Fossey Tomb Hike: USD 75 pp
5. Exclusive Safari Offers
Explore our curated selection of ultra-luxury and premium gorilla trekking safari packages in Rwanda.
One&Only Gorilla's Nest 4 Days Package
Overnight: One&Only Gorilla's Nest
From $15,909.00 per person
Amarembo 4 Days Premium Gorilla Safari
Overnight: Amarembo
From $8,140.80 per person
Singita Bisate Lodge 4 Days Gorilla Safari
Overnight: Bisate Lodge
From $6,508.00 per person
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge 4 Days Package
Overnight: Sabyinyo Lodge
From $4,200.00 per person
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge 4 Days Package
Overnight: Mt. Gorilla View Lodge
From $2,740.00 per person
La Palme Hotel 4 Days Gorilla Safari
Overnight: La Palme Hotel
From $2,654.00 per person
Kinigi Guest House 4 Days Budget Safari
Overnight: Kinigi Guest House
From $2,500.00 per person
Kivu Serena Lake & Gorilla Safari Package
Overnight: Kivu Serena Hotel
From $3,850.00 per person
