4 Days Gorillas in Rwanda

4 Days Gorillas in Rwanda

Duration
4 Days, 3 Nights
Price from
$3,968 per person
Routing
Kigali, Parc Volcanoes, Depart

4 Days Gorillas in Rwanda - Safari Overview

Visit Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the north of Rwanda where about 300 mountain gorillas live. There are five habituated gorilla families – Amahoro A, Amahoro B, “Group 13”, Sabinyo, Umubano and Susa - each of the groups allows up to 8 participants per day. You can track gorillas, climb the Visoke volcano, track the golden monkeys or visit the Karisoke Research Centre, which Dian Fossey the famous primatologist set up, or visit local villages. The Parc National des Volcans (PNV) is part of the Virunga Conservation Area and covers more than 125 km². PNV is home of five Virunga volcanoes: Sabyinyo (3.674 m), Gahinga (3.474 m), Bisoke (3711 m), Muhabura (4.127 m), and the Karisimbi, the highest volcano with an altitude of 4.507 m. All five volcanoes are extinct; the active ones are located in Congo. Two of them erupted recently; the Nyiragongo erupted in January 2002 and Nyamulangira in July 2002. You can track gorillas, climb the Visoke volcano, track the golden monkeys or visit the Karisoke Research Centre, which Dian Fossey the famous primatologist set up, or visit local villages.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Kigali-Parc Volcanoes

Arrive at Kanombe (Kigali) airport. Meet and greet before transferring to Kigali City. Drive the three hours North of Kigali to Kinigi through Ruhengere. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known. [Approximate driving time: 3 hours] Overnight and dinner at Le Bamboo Lodge. Meal Plan: (Lunch -Dinner).

Staying at Le Bamboo Lodge. |  Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Le Bamboo Lodge
Le Bamboo Lodge

Day 2 Parc National des Volcanoes: Gorilla tracking

Transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters to track gorillas in Parc National des Volcano. Gorilla tracking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, arduous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming face to face with the great primates is well worth the effort. Overnight and dinner at Le Bamboo Lodge. Meal Plan: (Breakfast – Lunch -Dinner).

Staying at Le Bamboo Lodge |  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Le Bamboo Lodge
Le Bamboo Lodge

Day 3 In Parc National des Volcanoes

In Parc National des Volcanoes track the golden monkeys. After the trekking, lunch at Ruhengere and transfer to Kigali. On your way to Kigali, several stops will be made to admire the scenery. Rwanda is the country with over thousand hills! [Approximate driving time: 3 hours] Overnight and dinner at Kigali Serena Hotel. Meal Plan: (Breakfast – Lunch -Dinner).

Staying at Kigali Serena Hotel |  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kigali Serena Hotel
Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 4 City tour and fly out

Moring Kigali your flight. [Approximate driving time: 30mins] End of service Meal Plan: (Breakfast – Lunch) End of service.

Meals: Breakfast

4 Days Gorillas in Rwanda - Price Overview


Rates Per Person (Season) Single Room 2Pax (Double) 4Pax (Double) 6Pax (Double)
All Year Round:
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026
$5,005 $4,448 $4,089 $3,968

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The Wildebeest Migration

A simple snapshot of the famous migration phenomenon.

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

January

The herds are moving into the southern plains of the Serengeti, around Ndutu, Kusini, and Naabi. The short grasses here are rich in nutrients, preparing the females for calving.

February

This is the peak calving month. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born, often within a few weeks of each other. This spectacle attracts a high concentration of predators, making it an excellent time for predator-prey sightings.

March

The calves are a few weeks old and growing quickly. The herds begin to spread out as they continue to graze on the southern plains, preparing for the long journey north.

April

The long rains begin, prompting the herds to start their movement northwest. They form long columns as they begin their trek through the central Serengeti.

May

The migration gathers momentum, with vast columns of wildebeest stretching for miles. The herds congregate in the Western Corridor, and the mating season, or "the rut," begins.

June

The dry season starts, and the wildebeest face their first major challenge: the Grumeti River. Thousands of animals must cross this crocodile-infested river, creating dramatic and intense encounters.

July

The herds continue their journey north, with many arriving in the northern Serengeti. The Grumeti River crossings are in full swing, and some of the first herds may begin to cross the even more treacherous Mara River.

August

This is one of the best months to witness the famous Mara River crossings. The herds are spread out across the northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, making multiple crossings back and forth over the river in search of greener pastures.

September

The river crossings continue, though the intensity may decrease. Large numbers of wildebeest are now grazing in the fertile plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya.

October

As the dry season approaches its climax, the wildebeest start to slowly move back into the Serengeti from the Maasai Mara, heading east and south.

November

The short rains begin, signaling the herds to make a decisive move south towards the replenished plains of the eastern Serengeti. They make their way through the Lobo and Loliondo areas.

December

The wildebeest arrive back on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. They are widely dispersed, feeding on the fresh grass and getting ready for the next calving season.

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