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Home/Destinations/Kigali/Rwanda gorilla safari
Gorilla trip · Kigali itinerary

Rwanda Gorilla Safari from Kigali

Gorilla trekking is Rwanda’s ultimate experience. Here is how to plan a gorilla trip from Kigali — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Drive to Volcanoes Park
  2. 2Gorilla trek
  3. 3Golden monkeys
  4. 4Bisoke hike

The trek

An hour with wild mountain gorillas.

More primates

Golden monkeys in the bamboo forest.

The volcanoes

A hike up Bisoke to its crater lake.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kigali — prices per person.

Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park
Kigali
Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park
5.0(36)·7 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
6 Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Chimp Trek at Kibale
Kampala
6 Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Chimp Trek at Kibale
5.0(16)·6 days
from$3,206/ person
via Viator
3 Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives
Nairobi
3 Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives
5.0(61)·3 days
from$580/ person
via Viator
3-Day Gorillas trekking and Batwa Experience
Kampala
3-Day Gorillas trekking and Batwa Experience
5.0(30)·3 days
from$1,600/ person
via Viator
A day trip _ Mount Bisoke Hike Adventure
Kigali
A day trip _ Mount Bisoke Hike Adventure
4.9(13)·6 hours
from$329/ person
via Viator
Big Five Dream Safari
Arusha
Big Five Dream Safari
5.0(32)·6 days
from$2,500/ person
via Viator
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour
Kigali
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour
5.0(26)·6 hours
from$2,650/ person
via Viator
5 Days Golden monkey Trekking & Culture Experience in Rwanda
Kigali
5 Days Golden monkey Trekking & Culture Experience in Rwanda
4.9(11)·5 days
from$2,907/ person
via Viator

Rwanda gorilla safari — FAQ

How do I plan a gorilla safari from Kigali?
Most trips drive 2 to 3 hours to the Volcanoes National Park for a trek, often adding golden monkeys or a Bisoke hike over a day or two.
Do I need a permit for gorilla trekking?
Yes — a Rwanda gorilla permit is required per person; tours usually arrange the permit, transport and guiding.
How fit do I need to be for gorilla trekking?
Treks range from a couple of hours to a full day over hilly, muddy terrain at altitude, so reasonable fitness helps.

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