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Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: The 15 Best Treks & Permits

36 tours  ·  from $260 a head

Eight people per gorilla family per day, one hour once you reach them, and a climb that can run anywhere from forty minutes to five hours. These 15 cover the Volcanoes National Park treks and the cross-border runs out of Kigali, with what each includes and how far ahead it needs booking.

3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day one: five hours from Kigali to Bwindi
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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

1.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940Our pick

Review this 3-day Bwindi gorilla trek from Kigali, with Uganda permits, transport, meals, guide support, costs, and practical advice.

“This is a few months overdue, but I wanted to share that my husband and I really enjoyed our 3-day Gorilla Uganda Trek tour with Bamboo Ecotours. Everything went smoothly from our emails with owner Edison who was very helpful is assistinRead more”

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park - The 4:30 am pickup and three-hour drive
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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali - Your first afternoon near Bwindi
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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari - Bwindi’s forest and the gorilla encounter
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

4.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,810

Review this 3-day Uganda gorilla trek from Kigali, with Bwindi, Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi, border tips, price advice, and practical details.

“Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali.”

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Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park - The road to Musanze and the five volcanoes
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Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park

Kigali: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park - The 4:30 a.m. pickup from Kigali
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Kigali: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

6.Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $260Best value

Review of Rwanda gorilla tracking from Kigali, with Volcanoes National Park, mountain views, cultural visits, practical tips, and value advice.

“What an incredible, life changing experience. Highly recommended if you visit Rwanda. I go home different from this experience. Thank you again.”

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Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda - Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
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Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda

8.Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $7,687

Review of Rwanda’s 8-day gorilla, chimpanzee, golden monkey, and safari tour, with Akagera, Nyungwe, Volcanoes National Park, and Lake Kivu.

“My friends & I on girls trips, accomplished our bucket list with Neza Safari in Jan-2024. We highly recommend Neza Safari, Lillian & IzRa if you are seeking a dream vacation.”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda - Crossing from Rwanda into Uganda
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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

9.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,680

Review of a private Uganda gorilla trek from Kigali, with permits, lunch, transport, visa advice, timing, value, and practical tips.

“That whole experience was amazing!! Katona Tours organized the trip perfectly, Innocent was a fabulous guide, he was knowledgeable about the forest, the Gorillaz, the process of tracking etc. I highly recommend Innocent as a guide when in Uganda and I definitely recommend the gorilla trek 👍🏿”

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One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby'iwacu Cultural Village - The 7:00 a.m. gorilla briefing in Kinigi
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One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby’iwacu Cultural Village

10.One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby’iwacu Cultural Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $300

Review of Rwanda’s one-day gorilla trek from Kigali, including Volcanoes National Park, Iby’iwacu village, lunch, transport, permits, and practical tips.

“Ben, the guide, was amazing! He had such a cool vibe, and the music in the car set the perfect mood. We even stopped along the way to take photos of the Volcanoes—so thoughtful! He made sure the trek to see the gorillas was easy and wRead more”

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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park - Kinigi briefing and gorilla group assignment
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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda - Crossing into Bwindi or Mgahinga
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2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

12.2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,200

Review of a two-day Uganda gorilla trek from Kigali, covering transport, lodges, fitness, price, timing, permits, and what to expect.

“Arrived in Entebbe to be greeted by our guide Chris ( Gorilla Boy). Spent the night in a beautiful bed and breakfast Via Via. The following day we flew to Murchison Falls with Chris. Accommodations were beautiful. The following day we experiencRead more”

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Gorilla trekking Transfer From Kigali

13.Gorilla trekking Transfer From Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $320

Review of a private gorilla trek from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, with transport, lunch, guide, and the key $1,500 permit cost explained.

“My friends and I did the gorilla trekking from Kigali & I have to say it is one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Our guide Rukundo was exceptional & I would highly recommend him for any guiding in Rwanda. He truly went above and Read more”

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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park - The 4WD ride from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

8 Day Gorilla Trek, Wildlife Safari and Chimp Habituation Experience - Day 1: Kigali to Bwindi through Cyanika
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8 Day Gorilla Trek, Wildlife Safari and Chimp Habituation Experience

15.8 Day Gorilla Trek, Wildlife Safari and Chimp Habituation Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $3,674

Review of an 8-day Uganda and Rwanda safari with gorilla trekking, golden monkeys, wildlife drives, and chimpanzee habituation.

“Visiting the Gorillas in Rwanda was a bucket-list item for us. Absolutely magical experience. Edison from Bamboo Ecotours communicated exceptionally well and made us feel at ease right from the start. The entire trip went smoothly. The vehicle was super comfortable as were the hotels. Highly recommended!”

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