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Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Trek

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

4.9(156)

Duration

5 Days

Group Size

2-8

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Time to Visit

June–September and December–February offer the most comfortable trekking conditions. Gorilla permits are required year-round regardless of season.

Visa & Entry

Rwanda e-visa available online ($30). East Africa Tourist Visa covers Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya (USD 100) and is great value for multi-country visits.

Fitness Level

Moderate to Challenging — trekking through steep, densely forested volcanic terrain. Trek duration varies from 1 to 8+ hours depending on gorilla group location. Good physical fitness is required.

About This Tour

Only 1,000 mountain gorillas remain on Earth, and Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park is one of the few places where you can observe them in the wild. This is widely described as the most moving wildlife encounter available anywhere on the planet — sitting just meters from a 200kg silverback as he grooms his family in the dappled forest light is an experience that fundamentally changes your perspective on our place in the natural world. Our 5-day itinerary includes two gorilla trekking permits (the gold standard for optimal sightings), a cultural village experience, and a visit to the remarkable Kigali Genocide Memorial to understand Rwanda's extraordinary journey of reconciliation.