Mountain Gorilla Safari: Summary
Mountain Gorilla Safari in a nutshell
With a deep dive into the stunning Volcanoes National Park, and short stop in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, this trip has a clear focus: getting up close and trekking with the endangered mountain gorillas in their dense, tropical forests. We’ve used great value lodges throughout to keep the costs down without compromising the experience.
Meeting your guide and private 4WD at Kigali Airport, you’ll drive straight out to the comfortable Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, which has beautiful views and vast gardens, close to Volcanoes National Park.
On your next morning, to help you acclimatise, you’ll be guided on a gentle trek to see the golden monkeys in bamboo thickets on lower mountain slopes. As with the rest of your trip, you and your guide decide together on your afternoon’s activities. Perhaps explore with your private vehicle and guide, visit or simply relaxing after morning’s trekking.
The Volcanoes National Park is home to more than half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. On each of the following two mornings, you’ll track into the higher forests to observe these awe-inspiring mammals – guided by trackers who know the location of each band of gorillas. Quite simply, there aren’t any other wildlife experiences like this.
After four nights in the mountains, your guide drives you back to Kigali for a last night at the Heaven Boutique Hotel. This small hotel in the centre of town has a great track record of community involvement and is next door to a great restaurant. The following day you’ll be driven to Kigali Airport, and sadly wave goodbye to your companion and guide.
At a glance
Starts: | Kigali International Airport | |
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4 nights | Mountain Gorilla View - Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda | Full Board |
1 night | Heaven Hotel - Kigali, Rwanda | Bed & Breakfast |
Ends: | Kigali International Airport |

Mountain Gorilla View
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Heaven Hotel
Kigali, Rwanda

Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Mountain Gorilla Safari.
- Spectacular views seen driving around
- Trekking through lush mountain forests
- Sitting up-close with a group of mountain gorillas
- Chatting about Rwanda with our knowledgeable guide
- Dining out in Kigali: the city has quite a buzz
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Mountain Gorilla Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
Birdwatching
Canoeing
Cultural excursion
Helicopter
Mountain biking
Primate trekking

Key species to see on the Mountain Gorilla Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Mountain Gorilla Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.

96% chance

15% chance

0% chance

0% chance

0% chance
Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Mountain Gorilla Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
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