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3 Days Kigali & the Volcanoes Gorillas
A day in Kigali, including the Genocide Memorial, then the volcanoes of the Virunga and a gorilla family in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.
For people flying into Kigali who want to stay in Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park is the Rwandan side of the Virunga massif — the same mountain gorillas that live in our own Mgahinga, across the border. A Rwandan gorilla permit costs considerably more than a Ugandan one; if budget matters, our trips from Kigali into Bwindi are the better value.
At a glance
| Length | 3 days, 2 nights |
|---|---|
| Gorilla treks | One |
| Parks and places | Kigali · Volcanoes National Park |
| Starts and ends | Kigali, Rwanda |
| Accommodation | Full board throughout, in the lodges named below |
| Price | Quote on request, for your dates and group — ask Titus |
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Kigali
We meet you at Kigali airport and take you to your hotel. In the evening, a briefing on the days ahead.
Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel
- Day 2
Kigali, then the volcanoes
A guided morning in the city: the Kigali Genocide Memorial — a burial ground and a place of learning, and not an easy visit — then the city’s art galleries. After lunch, the drive north-west through the hills to the foot of the Virunga volcanoes.
Overnight: The Bishop’s House
- Day 3
Gorilla trekking, and back to Kigali
The briefing at park headquarters, the walk up through bamboo and montane forest, and one hour with a gorilla family. Lunch at the lodge, then the drive back to Kigali airport.
What is included
- Vehicle, fuel and a driver-guide throughout
- Two nights full board
- One Rwandan gorilla permit, booked in your name
- Park fees and the Kigali city tour
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
What is not
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance — required, see booking terms
- Drinks, tips and personal spending
- Optional activities not listed above
About the gorilla permit
The permit is included in the price and bought in your name from the Uganda Wildlife Authority — currently USD 800 each for foreign non-residents, less in April, May and November. We pass it through at cost and send you the reference number so you can see it is real.
UWA takes full payment when the permit is booked and does not hold them, so a trek is only confirmed once the permit is paid. How permits work →