1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour | Gorilla Trek to Volcanoes National Park
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Experience the magic of Rwanda’s majestic mountain gorillas in a single, unforgettable day without compromising on comfort and style. Your luxury adventure begins early in the morning, with a private pick-up from your hotel or residence in Kigali by a professional guide in a high-end 4×4 vehicle. Enjoy a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park, with complimentary refreshments and a personalized briefing along the way.
Day to Day:
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Tour Highlights:
- Pick up point; Kigali
- Drop off point; Kigali
- Activities; gorilla trekking
Detailed Itinerary:
Your 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour will start very early at 4:00am in the morning and your guide will pick you up from Kigali OR Musanze and you will drive to the Kinigi park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park.
After the briefing, you will head into the forest to search for the gorillas accompanied by your ranger guides. You will go with your packed lunches as you explore the different trails in the park searching for the mountain gorillas which upon finding you will spend 1 hour with and later return to the briefing point where your guide will be waiting to drive you back to Kigali alternatively,
After the trek, you’ll savor a gourmet lunch at one of the luxury lodges nearby, such as Bisate Lodge or One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, where you can unwind and reflect on the day’s extraordinary encounter.
Later in the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a comfortable, scenic drive back to Kigali, arriving by evening, with drop-off at your preferred location.
Tour Includes:
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Private luxury transport and professional guide
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Exclusive access to premium trekking permits
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Visit to the breathtaking Volcanoes National Park
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Gourmet lunch at a luxury lodge
Tour Excludes:
- International and Visa entry charges to Uganda.
Personal expenses and gratuities.
Additional optional activities.
Best Time To Travel:
The best time for a 1-day gorilla trekking tour in Rwanda is during the dry seasons, from December to early March and June to September. During these months, the forest trails are less slippery, trekking conditions are easier, and gorilla sightings are excellent. The weather is generally clear, making travel from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park smoother and more enjoyable. However, since Rwanda offers a year-round trekking experience, even the wetter months can reward you with fewer crowds and a lush, vibrant forest setting.
How To Get There:
The 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour starts with an early morning pick-up from Kigali. From there, it’s a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze, northern Rwanda. The journey is smooth, along well-paved roads, passing beautiful countryside views. After the gorilla trek, you’ll be driven back to Kigali the same day.
Do I need to hire a porter for This 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour?
Yes if you are elderly or unfit you need to hire the services of a porter who will help in creating a human bridge to get you over a ravine during the hiking, carry your belongings like cameras, packed lunch and water as they cut through the bamboo so you can trek and navigate through the rugged terrain.
How Much Should One Tip During The Trek
In Rwanda, tipping is not a common culture but due to the modern world and the coming of western tourists into the hospitality and leisure facilities in Rwanda, now tipping has become a common policy and everyone nowadays expects a tip after service.
For a guided tour and according to your budget and the level of satisfaction with the service, you should tip your ranger guide from $50-100 for solo travelers and from $30-50$ per person for 2 Persons and above. For drivers you can tip from $100 and above depending on your satisfaction with the driver’s service.
Can People with Special Needs Book This 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour?
Yes, people with special needs can take part in 1 Day gorilla trek Rwanda. We always take care of Old aged, people with knee issues, hips, the elderly and seniors by assigning them porters who will take the visitors to watch the gorillas using the African helicopter (stretcher). Once the guide/ranger locates the gorillas, your porter will bring you down to where the gorillas are for you to take photos and videos.
Porters carrying is not modern day slavery the easiest way to make everyone enjoy the experience of a lifetime and it comes of from $350-400 on top of the official gorilla permit fee and less the tip that has to be given to porters and rangers.
If you can’t wait to book your 1 day gorilla trek Rwanda, please contact us on WhatsApp: +256-757 3415-93(24/7) for an instant trip booking or send an inquiry on the button below.
What to Carry for your 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour
- Camera and charger
- Sunglasses
- Light and heavy clothes
- Hiking boots
- Binoculars (if available)
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR 1 DAY RWANDA GORILLA TOUR
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
On this 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour , all visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate. Apply online here
LANGUAGE: English
TIME: GMT +3
VOLTAGE:
220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the UMEME in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel.
CURRENCY:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
CLOTHING:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
BAGGAGE:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
WATER:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
GRATUITIES:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day, Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
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