3 days · Rwanda
3 Days Kigali — Rwanda Apes Tour
A three-day Rwanda tour combining Kigali's historical and cultural sites with mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. The final day offers a choice between golden monkey trekking and a Mount Bisoke hike.
- Length
- 3 days
- Country
- Rwanda
- Experiences
- Gorilla Tracking · Cultural Tour · Nature Walk
Along this route
The world this journey moves through
Representative photography of the landscapes and wildlife on this route — tap any photo to view it full screen.
The route
How this journey unfolds, 2 stops in 3 days
Day by day
The journey, morning by morning
Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes
Visit Kigali's genocide memorial sites and museums, then transfer to Musanze.
KigaliGorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Trek early to spend an hour with a gorilla family, with optional afternoon cultural visits.
Volcanoes National ParkGolden monkey trekking or Mount Bisoke hike
Choose between golden monkey trekking or a hike up Mount Bisoke to its crater lake, before returning to Kigali.
Volcanoes National Park
What the price covers
Included and not included
Included
- Your gorilla trekking permit — arranged and secured as soon as your booking is confirmed, because daily numbers are strictly limited; we confirm in writing whether it sits inside your package price or is quoted separately
- All ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Full-board accommodation throughout the safari
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entrance fees
- Game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs
Provisional — this list is being confirmed with the operator and may change before booking.
Good to know
Questions travellers ask about this trip
- How long is the 3 Days Kigali — Rwanda Apes Tour and where does it start and end?
- 3 days across Rwanda. The itinerary begins in Kigali and its last night is at Volcanoes National Park; we arrange the transfers at both ends around your flights.
- How fit do I need to be for this safari?
- Moderate fitness is enough for most travellers. The gorilla trek can last from one to several hours depending on where the family has moved to that morning, on steep and often muddy forest ground; porters are available and recommended, and the pace is set by the group. Everything else on this itinerary is done from the vehicle or on level ground.
- When is the best time to take this trip?
- June to August and December to February suit it best for the gorilla trekking at Volcanoes NP. June–July are the most reliable underfoot. Treks run all year — the bamboo slopes are simply muddier in the rains. The route runs year round — the wetter months are greener and quieter, and only the forest walking really changes with the season.
- What is the minimum age for the gorilla trek?
- 15, set by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and not something an operator can waive. Younger children can still travel with you — we build the rest of the itinerary around the trekking day.
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