Rwanda Gorilla Expedition Track the Gentle Giants
Starting from: $450
Travel to northern Rwanda to the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll meet your ranger guide and enjoy a welcome coffee before the briefing. Embark on an unforgettable trek through the lush rainforest and bamboo thickets in search of mountain gorillas, observing their fascinating social dynamics up close. Volcanoes National Park, part of the Virunga Mountains, is home to five of the eight volcanoes in the range and a variety of wildlife including buffalo, bushbucks, golden monkeys, hyenas, elephants, and over 200 bird species. With around 1,000 mountain gorillas remaining globally, Rwanda offers 15 habituated families open for visits, each limited to eight trekkers per day to ensure conservation.
Gorilla trekking permit
Private vehicle transfers
Professional ranger guide
Lunch
Park fees
Walking sticks
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Optional porter ($10 USD per person)