4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda - Volcanoes National Park

4 Days double gorilla trekking in Rwanda includes 2 different mountain gorilla trekking  tours in Volcanoes National Park. The 4 days Rwanda double gorilla trekking expedition allows you to visit 2 unique Mountain gorilla Families/groups to enjoy a more immersive experience with these gorillas. An ultimate 4-day double gorilla trekking itinerary in Rwanda features arrival in Kigali, 2 days dedicated for  gorilla trekking with a maximum of one hour spent with each family, followed by departure. This experience is organized by tour operators and is intended for visitors seeking to engage more deeply with the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

The 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda is ideally suited for those seeking a double gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda. Book 4 day double gorilla trekking  safari in Rwanda to day to go gorilla trekking  2 seperate gorilla families for 2 days  in Volcanoes National  gorillas. An all -inclusive 4-day double gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda necessitates the acquisition of 2 permits, each priced at US$ 1500. Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking provides trekkers with the chance to observe and compare the characteristics of many gorilla families, as each day involves trekking a different family.

 

Volcanoes National Park hosts approximately 400 mountain gorillas within the bamboo forest, facilitating easier trekking compared to other habitats. Volcanoes National Park, , is the only park in the Rwanda that has mountain gorillas, providing a unique opportunity for global tourists to spend up to one hour in the company of these Mountain Gorilla. The 4-Day Double Rwanda Gorilla Trekking expedition drive to Volcanoes National Park is approximately a 2-hour and 20-minute drive from Kigali via the most efficient route. This itinerary is appropriate for travelers entering and departing through Kigali International Airport.

 

The 4-day Rwanda Gorilla safari commences and concludes at Kigali International Airport, with pickup upon arrival and drop-off at departure. The gorilla treks occur on the second and third days of the tour, while the first and last days are designated for arrival and departure. Double Gorilla Trekking is the perfect itinerary if you wish to spend more time with some of the world’s surviving mountain gorillas.

Highlights of the 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

 

Day 1:  Kigali International Airport to Volcanoes National Park.

Day 2: First Gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park

Day 3: Second mountain Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

Day 4: Depart For Kigali International Airport for a departure flight marking the end

Detailed 4 days Rwanda Double Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Day 1: Kigali International Airport To Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, your Rwanda tour guide will be present to receive you. Your 4 days Rwanda double gorilla trekking safari guide  will be readily identifiable by a placard displaying your names. You thereafter start your journey to Volcanoes National Park in northwest Rwanda. Approximately two hours of driving will bring you through the scenic landscape of Rwanda. Upon dusk, you arrive at the park and settle at the reserved accommodation.

Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Mid-range: Gorilla Solution Lodge, Budget: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: First Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, you are picked up from the lodge by your driver-guide, who will then take you to the park headquarters. When you initially arrive at the Volcanoes National park headquarters in Kinigi, the park warden will give you a training on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. At 8:30 am, the park ranger guide will escort you to the beginning location for the gorilla hike. Eight people, each with a Rwanda trekking permit that costs $1500, are assigned to one gorilla family. Every group of eight gorilla trekkers must anticipate between two to six hours for gorilla trekking in the bamboo forest, accompanied by armed ranger guides. But the time spent with the mountain gorillas is only sixty minutes, or one hour.

Although the duration of the walk varies based on the movements of the gorilla groups, the Rwandan mountain gorilla population is known for walking shorter distances, making the gorilla trekking easier. Following one hour in the company of a gorilla family, you return to the park headquarters to meet the tour guide for transit back to your accommodation.

In the evening, you will have the opportunity to experience local dances and hear the stories of the people of Rwanda at the Iby’iwacu cultural village, located near the Volcanoes National Park.

Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Mid-range: Gorilla Solution Lodge, Budget: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast in the shadows of the Virunga Volcanoes, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for another gorilla trekking experience. Today, you are assigned to a different gorilla family, allowing you to compare experiences and habits. Upon completion of your second gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park , you return to your hotel for resting.

Once more, you will have dinner & stay overnight at the hotel from the previous night.

Upon finishing the activity and watching the second gorilla group, our guide will lead you on a tour of the stunning twin lakes of Burera and Rubondo.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Return to Kigali International Airport for departure.

Following breakfast this morning, you will be driven back to Kigali International Airport in preparation for your departure flight. Should you wish to do any artisan buying prior to departure, our driving guide can take you to souvenir shops based on the time of your flight.

 Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

4 Days Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking  Safari Tour Inclusions

The tour quote will include: –

 

A 4X4 safari vehicle

A full-time Driver/Guide

Fuel for the entire trip

2 Gorilla permits per person

Full board accommodation for 3 nights

Meals throughout the trip including lunch

Drinking water

Pickup and drop-off in Kigali

Visiting the Gorilla Guardians village

Visiting Lake Burera and Ruhondo

Tour of Kigali city

4 Days Double Gorilla trekking Rwanda Safari

International flights

Visas

personal expenses

personal insurance

Practical Guide For 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking

You should pack the following items for your 4 days Rwanda double gorilla trekking:

Hiking boots with good traction

Cotton gloves to protect against sharp tree branches and insects

A raincoat

Packed snack to avoid getting hungry

Water to drink to avoid getting thirsty

Porters to help with heavy luggage or equipment like cameras

For the best 4 days double gorilla trekking in Rwanda experience: –

•     Be fit
•     Acquire footwear designed for difficult terrain and with good traction
•     Expect rain because of the high altitude in the park
•     Come with drinking water and energy snacks
•     Give tip to the guides and rangers for encouragement! We recommend between $10 to $15.