4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Tour in Rwanda

Book a 4 Days double gorilla trekking tour in Rwanda and trek the endangered mountain gorillas twice. If you have long wished to spend time with the mountain gorillas—one of the world's most sought-after primate species—while enjoying the spoils of some of Africa's most spectacular luxury lodges, look no further than this tour package. You will visit two different habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park (sheltering over 350 gorillas across 10 families), track playful golden monkeys, and visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardian Village).

Departure: Kigali (Daily private departures)

Highlights

• 2 Separate Mountain Gorilla Trekking permits ($1,500 each) visiting two distinct gorilla families
• 1 Golden Monkey trekking permit ($100) in the bamboo slopes of Volcanoes National Park
• Kigali City Tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and craft markets
• Authentic cultural experience at Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardian Village)
• Ultra-luxury lodge options: Bisate Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, or Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge
• Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with professional English-speaking guide throughout

Wildlife you may see

• Mountain Gorillas
• Golden Monkeys
• Blue Monkeys
• Black-fronted Duikers
• Albertine Rift Birds

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

   You will be picked up from your hotel or Kigali International Airport and embark on a city tour to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local craft markets. Enjoy lunch in Kigali, then take a scenic drive northwards through the rolling terraced hills of Rwanda ('Land of a Thousand Hills') to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze / Kinigi.

   Meals: Lunch, Dinner

   Stay: Bisate Lodge (Super Luxury) / Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / Tiloreza Eco Lodge (Luxury)

2. Day 2

   1st Mountain Gorilla Tracking & Afternoon Iby'Iwacu Cultural Walk

   Assemble at the Kinigi Park Headquarters at 7:00 AM for a hot cup of Rwandan coffee, briefing by senior park rangers, and gorilla group allocation. Ascend into the misty bamboo rainforest to track your first gorilla family. Once located, spend a thrilling and respectful 1 hour observing their social interactions, feeding, and playing. Return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardian Village) to experience traditional Rwandan dance, drumming, and ancient royal traditions.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Stay: Bisate Lodge / Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / Tiloreza Eco Lodge

3. Day 3

   2nd Mountain Gorilla Tracking Encounter

   Return to the park headquarters for a new briefing and allocation to a different habituated gorilla family (such as Susa, Amahoro, Karisimbi, or Sabyinyo), giving you a diverse perspective on troop sizes and silverback behaviors. Spend an unforgettable 1 hour with this second family before returning to the lodge for an afternoon of relaxation and panoramic mountain views.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Stay: Bisate Lodge / Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / Tiloreza Eco Lodge

4. Day 4

   Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer back to Kigali

   Early morning briefing at the park headquarters before heading into the bamboo zone for golden monkey tracking. Golden monkeys are active, lively, and photogenic primates endemic to the Virunga volcanoes. Spend 1 hour watching them leap through the bamboo canopy. Return to the lodge for freshening up and lunch, then transfer back to Kigali for your onward flight or hotel drop-off.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

   Stay: Departure Transfer to Kigali Airport / Hotel