This 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda is an idea Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Package for visitors interested in trekking two different gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park.
Double gorilla trekking in Rwanda provides an opportunity to observe differences in behavior and group dynamics between two different gorilla families. Duration of the trek may be different with unique challenges that can make the gorilla experience mind-blowing and memorable. On this safari, you will have two gorilla trekking sessions, a visit to the Gorilla Guardian’s Village formerly known as Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village and visit the beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
Highlights of 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
- Day 1: Kigali City Tour – Head to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Ib’Iwacu Cultural Village Tour
- Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park – Visit the Twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
- Day 4: Departure
Detailed itinerary of 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Day 1: Kigali City Tour – Head to Volcanoes National Park
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. Depending on your arrival time, you will have a Kigali Tour visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site, the Kimironko Market and the conventional centre.
After the thrilling Kigali City on which you will know more about this beautiful city, embark on a 3 hours’ drive to the iconic Volcanoes National Park. Check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Da Vinci Lodge
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Ib’Iwacu Cultural Village Tour
Wake up early for breakfast, meet your guide and head to the park for gorilla trekking. You will join other trekkers at the park quarters in Kingi for briefing on what to expect during the trekking and the proper way to behave. Volcanoes National Park has a total of 12 habituated gorilla families, you will be assigned one of these families based on your overall fitness level.
After the briefing you will be driven to the starting point, enter into the forests looking for mountain gorillas, the trek lasts about 2 to 6 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas and where they spent their previous night. Once you locate the gorilla family, you will spend one how observing the youngsters rolling and playing close to the adults and some might come close to you out of curiosity. You are allowed to take as many photos as possible. Return to the starting point where you will meet your guide and return to your lodge for lunch. In the evening you will head to the Ib’iwacu Cultural Village for an enriching cultural experience, here you will be entertained by local dances and drama, interact with the elders and take part in preparing the local banana brew.
Overnight at Da Vinci Lodge
Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park – Visit the Twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
Just like the previous day, you will wake up early and follow the same program. However, this time you will be assigned a different gorilla family to enable you experience a different mountain gorilla family and observe its dynamics. No gorilla family is similar to the other, they also have some differences which you will be able to point you on this safari.
In the afternoon, you will go for a visit to the Twin Lakes of Burera for a boat cruise while enjoying the serenity and sights of several bird species.
Overnight at Da Vinci Lodge
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast which you will enjoy at your leisure, check out of the lodge and embark on a journey back to Kigali City where you will be dropped off either at your hotel or at the airport for your departure flight back home.
End of 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
The tour quote will include: –
- A 4X4 safari vehicle
- A full-time Driver/Guide
- Fuel for the whole trip
- 2 Gorilla permits per person
- Full board accommodation for 3 nights
- Meals throughout the trip including lunch
- Drinking water
- Pickup and drop-off in Kigali
- Visiting the Gorilla Guardians village
- Visiting Lake Burera and Ruhondo
- Tour of Kigali city
The tour excludes:
- International flights
- Visas
- personal expenses and personal insurance