Ultimate 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour | Trek Rwanda Gorillas
4 days Rwanda gorilla tour will take you to explore habituated great apes in Volcanoes National Park and a fantastic tour of Lake Kivu the largest fresh water and also tour the Nyamirundi coffee island and learn about the coffee-making process. On this 4 day Rwanda gorilla tour, you will explore the beauty and adventure of Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills.
Tour Highlights of the 4 days Rwanda gorilla tour:
- Kigali city tour, including the Genocide Memorial site and local markets
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Cultural experience at Ibyiwacu Cultural Village
- Scenic transfer to Lake Kivu with visits to Murambi Genocide Memorial and King’s Palace
- Relaxation at Lake Kivu with a boat ride to Nyamirundi Island for a coffee experience
Brief Itinerary of the 4 days Rwanda gorilla tour:
- Day 1: Kigali Tour – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking – Ibyiwacu Cultural Village
- Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu
- Day 4: Boat Ride to Nyamirundi Island – Departure
Detailed Tour Itinerary for 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Kigali tour – Volcanoes National Park
Pick up by one of our company tour guides from your hotel in Kigali for a tour of Kigali city. Kigali is a beautiful modern and very clean city, offering visitors a chance to visit the Gisozi genocide site, craft shops, and local markets.
Have lunch and later hit the road driving north-wards to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze province. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury), Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / La Palme (Mid-range), and Muhabura Hotel (Basic).
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking – Ibywacu Cultural Village
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel, and proceed with your tour guide to the Kinigi park headquarters for briefing. Go gorilla trekking with your guide and an armed guard in the Volcanoes forest in search of Mountain gorillas meet them, it’s a great opportunity to study and photograph them.
Their behavior and mannerisms are mesmerizing and the way they communicate, silverback controls the group is very eye-catching. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ibyiwacu cultural village where you will discover more about the Rwandese culture and also get entertained by the traditional dancers and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel and embark on a journey with your guide to Lake Kivu. This is the largest freshwater Lake in Rwanda and provides a perfect relaxing place when in Rwanda.
En route visit the Murambi Genocide Memorial Site and the King’s palace reaching Lake Kivu in the evening to relax along the lake shores. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Luxury)/ Palm Gardens Resort (Deluxe)/ Paradise Malahide (Budget)
Day 4: Boat Ride to Nyamirundi Island – Departure
Breakfast at the lodge and enjoy a beautiful boat ride along to the Nyamirundi coffee island. Here you will learn how coffee is processed in Rwanda. In the afternoon drive back to Kigali with drop off at either your hotel or the airport.
End of the 4 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Tour Inclusions 4 days Rwanda gorilla tour :
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Kigali city tour
- Park entrance fees
- Cultural village visit
- Boat ride on Lake Kivu
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Bottled drinking water
Tour Exclusions of the 4 days Rwanda gorilla tour:
- International flights
- Rwanda visa fees
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses (tips, drinks, laundry, etc.)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Packing List to consider:
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Long-sleeved shirts and trousers
- Rain jacket/poncho
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen and hat
- Camera (no flash photography)
- Binoculars
- Garden gloves (for gorilla trekking)
- Daypack for essentials
- Personal toiletries and medication