Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: A Day Tour in Volcanoes National Park

Embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Book a luxury safari with certified guides for a 99% chance of gorilla sightings. Unforgettable experiences await!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gorilla trekking Volcanoes Safaris - Early wake up and drive to volcanoes take 3 hours approx explore a land of thousand hills by driving into majestic hills of northern province head to the park which is characterized by open grasslands, bamboo forests and swamps. The Volcanoes National Park once stretched all the way to parts of the Virunga…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Meals with locals and drinks
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Pick up and drop off anywhere in Kigali
What's Not Included
  • Gorilla permit, cost change with nationalities and must be purchased once the booking is confirmed.
  • Tips to the guide and park rangers.
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned.
Additional Information

Intrigued by the prospect of a gorilla safari in Rwanda? Excellent choice! We can vouch for it firsthand as absolutely rewarding. Specializing in bespoke gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda, more specifically to the Volcanoes National Park, whether for groups or private tours. As purveyors of high-end Rwandan safaris, our experienced safari guides are…

Location
Universal Ventures Rwanda (Tour Operator)
KK 15 Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Escape698047
Aug 16, 2024
Awesome! - Universal was able to secure a gorilla permit for me with short notice. They were very communicative throughout the process and were punctual and efficient on the day of the trek. They were great to deal with and I would highly recommend them. The trek was a huge success!
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Ibti_za
Jul 27, 2024
FANTASTIC gorilla trek in Rwanda! - This was one the best tours I’ve taken in my life! Emmanuel from Universal Ventures was punctual, knowledgeable and communicated excellently from the moment I booked. I was picked up from my hotel in Kigali at 4:30am and took a smooth drive to the Valcanoes Park where I was taken to my group (about 2.5 hours from Kigali). You can get a porter to assist you for $10 which I highly recommend. The length and difficulty of the trek varies depending on where the gorilla family is. You get to spend 1 hour with them and can get incredibly close so bring a camera. Also come prepared with water, sunscreen and some snacks. Also bring some cash to tip rangers, trackers and porters. They make the trek smooth and have a deep understanding of the jungle and gorillas. After the trek I was met by Emmanuel again and was taken to a delicious lunch in the nearby town of Musanze. After that we headed back to Kigali. All in all a FABULOUS trip and I highly recommended Universal Ventures for tours in Rwanda.
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Alishasr1956zk
Jun 26, 2024
Experience of a lifetime!! - Billy organized our trip for us last minute. He was very friendly and thorough with organizing everything for us! He sent our wonderful driver Emmanuel who took care of us on the day. A great driver and had lots of good knowledge for us! We had a small group of 8 with a fabulous guide at the park, Theo. We couldn't have asked for a better guide!! Our tracker was great and the porters we hired were fantastic!! Shout-out to John!! They were all so helpful, attentive and kind. Made the day even better with our dream team!! The gorillas were the most magical creatures... Pure power and beauty!! A must do!!
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Chris5952
May 27, 2024
A well organised and affordable trip. - My trip was organised at short notice and went very smoothly from beginning to end. As I had limited available time I opted for a day trip, and although this involved a very early departure from Kigali, we arrived well in time at the Volcanoes National Park and all the necessary arrangements were made with the park guides. Although there is always an element of luck in the sighting of gorillas, our group was very lucky as we were able to get just metres aways from a fairly large group (of whom we saw 7, including 4 silver backs). This was a once in a life time trip which was more affordable than those offered by other companies I reviewed during my internet searches.
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Susanw4311
Apr 23, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience! - What an incredible experience! My guide, John Basco, put me at ease from the moment he picked me up, let me know what to expect and was incredibly knowledgeable on a diverse range of topics. I felt safe and taken care of. I was slightly underprepared for the amount of mud and stinging nettles on the hike (7km in some very rough terrain), but I enjoyed every moment of it. The interactions with the Hirwa gorilla family exceeded my expectations. They are truly magnificent and gentle creatures.
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717noraf
Apr 3, 2024
Christian and Universal Ventures Rwanda Made My Trip AMAZING!!! - I’m traveling solo as a 67 year old woman so safety and kindness were key to my adventure. I had 1 1/2 days to spend in Kigali and I’m honored to have spent them with Christian with Universal Ventures. Christian picked me up at the airport and we spent the first day touring the area, at the Genocide Memorial, and at both a handicraft market and a local market where you could buy ANYTHING imaginable. Christian was open and knowledgeable and fun to be with. The next day he drove me up to Volcanoes National Park where he waited until I finished my day long gorilla trek. The roads and walkers along the side of the road made for an interesting ride and Christian was the BEST driver. The trek was an amazing experience and all the way back to Kigali, after a wonderful lunch, we talked and sang! I would highly recommend Christian as a driver/guide and he became a friend! I was also at ease because of Emmanuel’s frequent communication with me before the trip. He answered all of my questions, provided the information I required to have a great trip, and made all of the arrangements based on my needs and my arrival schedule. I highly recommend Universal Ventures!!
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V1347rjesthera
Feb 20, 2024
Great life time experience to plan. - We had incredible gorilla trek experience in Rwanda during our last holiday. this will be a good souvenir for all of my life. thank you my husband and the company to plan this safari.
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Tonibb613ln
Feb 19, 2024
Lovely Gorilla safari experience. - My husband and I booked a gorilla safari with universal, we were very happy with the experience especially my husband, we sow them very closer and the big one i think was the chef did a crazy dance hahaaa, it was a lovely experience. i highly recommend it to any one. thank you.
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Safari43211142281
Sep 28, 2023
5 stars - Christian was amazing. We had a great time. His driving skills were impeccable. He also spoke very good English. We were able to enjoy the ride and knew he would keep us safe. It was comfortable, educational, and fun. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great adventure in an amazing country.
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L1290lo_
Aug 29, 2023
Great trekking experience in Rwanda - Christian is an excellent guide and a good person. Travelling with him across Rwanda was just flawless! Highly reccommended.
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From $250
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).