1 Day Gorilla Tour Rwanda
Overview
The 1 Day Gorilla Tour Rwanda is remarkably the best shortest Rwanda gorilla safari package one should consider a must to book. A one-day Rwanda gorilla tour offers an incredible opportunity for nature enthusiasts to be part of the exhilarating trekking adventure to explore mountain gorillas in the wild. It is an ideal tour package for visitors with busy schedule or tight budget yet want to appreciate the country’s wonders.
Our captivating one-day gorilla trekking tour ushers you to the premier Volcanoes National Park home to the rare mountain gorillas and also golden monkeys. At Volcanoes National Park, expect to begin your gorilla adventure at the Kinigi area where the park official takes you on briefing. The briefing allows you to learn of useful information including gorilla trekking rules to be observed. The official also uses this session to allocate a gorilla group to you plus an experienced park ranger guide.
Our one-day gorilla tour is ideal for guests already in Rwanda (Kigali). From Kigali, you can spend 2-3 hours to connect to Volcanoes National Park and track mountain gorillas then return. If you are in Kigali for MICE events or other business trips, this is also a perfect gorilla trip set for you.
A Detailed 1 Day Gorilla Tour Rwanda
Expect to set off from heart of Kigali for Volcanoes National Park Rwanda which is about 2-3 hours’ drive. A 4×4 safari vehicle is most preferred for your road trip and your journey will begin early enough. On arrival at Kinigi offices of Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, expect to get briefed by the park official.
During the briefing, expect to learn more about the actual gorilla trekking regulations to be followed when on a trek. You will also be allocated a group of mountain gorillas to explore in a group comprising of 8 guests and the park ranger guide available to lead you.
A normal trek with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes Park runs for 2-6 hours which include an hour for up close and personal encounter. The most remarkable bit about gorilla trekking adventures is that you have a chance to explore how gorillas behave, observe their body gestures, and enjoy photography experience.
After you have had great moment with Volcanoes National Park, begin walking back to briefing area to meet the safari driver. Get at the Kinigi area early to finalize with everything else and after, be ready to set off to Kigali.
You will drive back to Kigali about 2-3 hours and on arrival, you will be dropped at the hotel or direct to the airport for night or evening flight back home.
End of safari
About Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri
Volcanoes National Park is situated in Ruhengeri northwestern Rwanda. The park extends up to only 160 sq. km and protects not just gorillas but also other wildlife such as golden monkeys, plus 200 species of birds.
Additional mammals that survive in Volcanoes National Park include spotted hyenas, forest hogs, black-fronted duikers, bush pigs, and bushbucks, etc. Birds –there are over 200 species of birds to explore in Volcanoes National Park.
Enthusiastic birders and especially those keen enough can spot birds such as Kivu ground thrush, handsome spurfowl, strange weavers, red-faced woodland warblers, dusky crimson wing, Rwenzori double collared, Rwenzori batis, Rwenzori turacos, lagden’s bush-shrike, African swamphen, Narina trogon, grey-backed fiscal, bat hawk, to mention but a few.
Besides tracking gorillas, Volcanoes National Park is also ideal for golden monkey tracking, birding, Volcano hiking, and community visits in the surrounding.
Where to stay
In case you happen to extend your safari, there are accommodation options to stay ranging from budget to luxury. They include Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Muhabura Hotel, Kinigi Guesthouse, Five Volcanoes, Bisate Lodge, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Amakoro Songa Lodge, and more.
What is included on 1 Day Gorilla Tour Rwanda
The 1 day gorilla tour Rwanda includes gorilla trekking experience, valid gorilla permits, transportation, park guide and safari guide or driver services.
What is excluded on the 1 day Rwanda gorilla tour
Exclusions on the 1 day Rwanda gorilla tour include laundry services, alcoholic drinks, telephone bills, additional activities outside the designed itinerary, extra accommodation, tipping, shopping, travel insurance, and others.
What to take for your gorilla tour in Rwanda
A checklist of essentials to carry for Rwanda gorilla tour include waterproof daypack, long-sleeved shirts, a sweater, a camera, insect repellents, medical kit, snacks, bottled drinking water, safari hat, and more.