National Park Treks in Rwanda: 5 Worth the Climb

1.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940Our pick

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and across the Ugandan border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your permit, guide, transfers, full-board lodging, and meals are included. The gorilla hike may last several hours, and guides such as Fred, Herbert, Jackson, or Godfrey have led past trips. Golden monkey trekking is an optional extra.

“This is a few months overdue, but I wanted to share that my husband and I really enjoyed our 3-day Gorilla Uganda Trek tour with Bamboo Ecotours. Everything went smoothly from our emails with owner Edison who was very helpful is assistinRead more”

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2.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger briefing leads into a 2 to 5 hour gorilla trek. Your private driver-guide handles the road, pickup, and return, while lunch and a possible visit to Iby’iwacu Culture Village round out the day. The gorilla permit is not included.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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3.Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $299Best value

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with driver-guide John for Volcanoes National Park. After a coffee stop, you reach Kinigi for a ranger briefing and gorilla group assignment. The trek can last 2 to 8 hours, followed by lunch in Musanze and the drive back. The international permit is included only with the correct booking option.

“Note that the Gorilla trekking itself is done by staff of the national park; this is about transport from Kigali to the park and back. My driver was called John, and he did a great job. He was on point on time, brought me safely to the park, organized everything for me there, and took me to the trekking starting point. Afterwards, he took me to a lunch place and back to Kigali. He happily answered all my questions and explained things on the way. He was very flexible to stop on the way for an ATM or to take pictures.”

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4.1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $2,699

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for a private 4x4 trip to Volcanoes National Park. Your guide and driver handle the route, permit, lunch, water, snacks, and Gorilla Guardians Village visit. Expect about four hours with the gorillas, moderate physical effort, and a long 15-hour day.

“Extraordinary activity with a very competent team, including driver, guide, trackers, etc. A once in a lifetime experience.”

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5.From Kigali: Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $2,499

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger leads you through the forest to a mountain gorilla group. The trek can last one to eight hours, followed by one hour with the gorillas. A private English-speaking driver-guide, gorilla permit, transport, lunch, taxes, and emergency evacuation are included.

“Seeing the gorillas in their natural habitats. The trackers and guides worked tirelessly to give us the best experience.”

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