2 day Budget Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda for Two days is one of the possible short but lifetime safaris in Africa. Rwanda which is the land of a thousand hills is home to the unique mountain gorillas whose existence dates far back as the prehistoric era so a gorilla trekking tour is a dream come true safari.

Gorilla trekking is taken to be a whole day adventure depending on the proximity of the gorillas that is why you need to spare at least one day. According to the ORTPN which is the body responsible for these treks, gorilla trekking starts as early as 8 am each day which is quite hard to do after disembarking on the plane early in the morning although Volcanoes safaris is about 116km from Kigali airport. CONTACT US

Gorilla trekking is also a tedious adventure therefore to enjoy it fully, you must be fresh and cool minded. For this reason, we advise our clients especially those with last minute desire for a gorilla trek yet with limited time to book a 2 day gorilla trekking tour. Whether staying in Kigali or not this is the shortest safari to take in Rwanda.

2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari In Rwanda

Day 1: Drive to Volcanoes National Park

Fly in to Kigali Airport for your incredible gorilla trekking tour. You will be meet and driven to Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda is a land of a thousand hills so on your way, you will enjoy the enthralling view of undulating hills along the way. Relax at your lodge. There is an option of a Kigali tour but since this is a crush program safari, may not enjoy it fully.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Rise up for breakfast and head to the ranger station for briefing. You will be with other trekkers. Your ranger guide will give you the rules of gorilla trekking like no littering on the way to see the gorillas, silence or taking on a low tone while in the jungle will provide you more chance of viewing other incredible creatures. Mountain gorillas fear intruders in there habitat so you have to follow the instructions of ranger guide. 

When you finally get to see the gorillas, enjoy there company and stay with them for just one hour watching them play in the vines, the parents discipline the infants and so much more. Drive to the airport to catch up with your home bound flight.

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Although a 2 day gorilla trekking tour is possible in Rwanda, you must book a return flight that is late in the evening because the time of return after the trek is not known as gorillas keep meandering in the forest as they search for food.

Before catching up with your flight, you need to freshen up after gorilla trekking so you need to calculate this time too.

We need to get your return flight detail to reconfirm your flight to avoid sudden flight changes which may not be communicated in advance.

The traffic on the road cannot be controlled which may delay your check up time so we do not take chances. This is why we recommend a late evening flight.