Tour Features

Our 2 days Rwanda Gorilla trekking and culture experience package offers an adventurous encounter with the majestic mountain gorillas in Volcanoes natonal park which happens to be their natural habitat and an authentic culture experience in Rwanda’s iconic Ibere rya Bigogwe.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Normal 4x4.

Route & Activities

Rwanda

Rwanda flag
Start Point
Volcanoes National Park
End Point
Volcanoes National Park

Activities Included

TrekkingGorilla TrekkingGuided Safari

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Ingagi Park View Lodge
Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
2
Mid-Range Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National park

    Start your adventure with a 04:20 AM pick up from your accommodation in Kigali, embark on a scenic 2.5 hours drive to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze, once arrived, you will join a breifing at the park’s headquarters where you will also be allocated in a trekking group,from there your driver guide will transfer you to the starting point of your trek where you will begin your gorilla trekking experience, once located, spend one hour observing them closely as they play, feed and interact in their family groups. Trek back to base and check in to your accommodation near the park.

    Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 2 - Culture and Cow experience at Ibere rya Bigogwe, Transfer ba

    Today after breakfast and a smooth check out process, embark on a short scenic drive to Ibere rya bigogwe, a well known landmark in the region known for it’s stunning landscape, culture experience and the iconic Inyambo cows that hold a big significance in the Rwandan culture. Enjoy a local meal and proceed with a scenic drive back to Kigali.

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 27, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,865
2 people (1 room)
$2,381
3 people (2 rooms)
$2,308
4 people (2 rooms)
$2,216
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.

Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.

This tour starts in Volcanoes National Park and ends in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
  • For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.

Getting There

Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.

Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.

This tour starts in Volcanoes National Park and ends in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
  • For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.

Offered By

Shalom Safaris Rwanda

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Offices In
Rwanda
Member Of
RTTA
Tour Types
City Tours, Culture Tours, Day Tours, Gorilla Trekking, Vacation, Wildlife Safari
Destinations
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Shalom Safaris Rwanda is a tour and travel company striving to provide remarkable bespoke travel experiences across East Africa. As DMC, we have a deep understanding of the destinations, and we are committed to providing you with personalized service and attention to detail.

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