Best Short Rwanda Gorilla Safari Packages
Short Rwanda gorilla safari packages offer visitors with limited time or a tight budget the opportunity to also engage in the gorilla trekking adventure. Do you have a tight schedule but still want to visit mountain gorillas? Native Africa Tours offers every nature lover a chance to be part of the thrilling trek with a family of Rwanda mountain gorillas. Typical short Rwanda gorilla safari packages range from 1 day to 4 days.
Day one gorilla safari packages often exclude accommodation. But for 2 to 4 days, packages like these cover accommodation costs. The shortest Rwanda gorilla safari packages usually limit visitors to the experiences to add on to the gorilla trekking adventure. With 2, 3, or 4 days, there is room to add other activities and accommodation services, as well as other logistics.
Explore the Best Short Rwanda Gorilla Safari Packages
1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek Safari
The shortest gorilla trekking package option is a one-day package. With a 1-day gorilla trek tour, you can be picked up from Kigali/Musanze and transferred to Volcanoes National Park to engage in an active gorilla trekking session. After trekking with the Rwanda mountain gorillas in Volcanoes, you return to Kigali, marking the end of the trip. During the 1-day gorilla tour in Rwanda, you strictly engage in a gorilla trekking experience.
2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Spending 2 Days on the Rwanda gorilla safari offers you a chance to embark on a gorilla trekking adventure, as well as a Kigali city tour or an Iby’iwacu Village Experience. During the 2-day Rwanda gorilla safari, you have a guided gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park. It is one of the best short Rwanda gorilla safari packages suitable for guests interested in enjoying up-close encounters with the Volcanoes Mountain Gorillas.
Visitors on the 2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari package can use day one for the transfer to the park, and the next day for the gorilla trekking session. After the half-day gorilla trekking safari in Volcanoes National Park, visitors can check out of the lodges, relax in Kigali, or clear with the Airport authorities before departing back home.
3-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Safari
Having up to 3 days in Rwanda, you have adequate time to include other activities. During the 3-day Rwanda gorilla safari, visitors can embark on the actual gorilla trekking adventure, golden monkey tracking, or visit the guided Dian Fossey tomb site.
4-day Rwanda gorilla & golden monkey trek tour
With the 4-Day Rwanda gorilla tour, you can have a thrilling gorilla and golden monkey trekking expedition. Within the 4 Days, you can participate in the guided cultural safari in the Iby’Iwacu Village. If you are interested in mountain gorillas alone, you can focus on a double gorilla trekking adventure.
Double gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park lets you explore two fully habituated gorilla groups or return to track the same group. The advantage of double gorilla treks is that you have adequate time to interact with gorillas.
Short Gorilla Safari in Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is a typical primate park and is located in Northwestern Rwanda. Covering only 160 sq. km, Volcanoes NP was established in 1925 and is home to over 30% of the world’s mountain gorillas. The Virunga Volcanoes, bamboo, and rainforest dominate this park.
Volcanoes National Park holds fully habituated gorilla groups, and each is visited by a maximum of 8 (eight) guests. The habituated gorilla families include the Kwitonda group, the Sabyinyo gorilla family, the Susa Group – Susa A, the Amahoro gorilla family, the Karisimbi – Susa B, the Umubano family, the Hirwa family group, Titus, Agashya, Muhoza, and Igisha.
Gorilla Trekking Permits for Volcanoes
Visitors interested in trekking with the Volcanoes Mountain gorillas require a valid permit. A single Rwanda gorilla permit can be reserved at USD 1500 per person. Volcanoes gorilla permits can be booked through Native Africa Tours. Contact us to secure your ticket and gorilla trekking slot in advance.
Volcanoes National Park also holds other wildlife and birdlife. The diverse mammal species to explore include black-fronted duikers, forest elephants, golden monkeys, bush pigs, and spotted hyenas. About 200 bird species reside in the Volcanoes NP, including Albertine Rift endemics such as collared apalis, handsome francolins, Rwenzori turacos, Narina trogon, Archer’s ground robins, dusky crimson-wing, and Lagden’s bush-shrike.
Who should book short Rwanda gorilla safari packages?
Short Rwanda gorilla safari packages are perfect for all categories of gorilla trekkers. But generally, they are ideal for budget travellers or anyone with a limited time/tight budget. Securing the best short Rwanda gorilla safari packages is a must if you want a stress-free trip to plan. If you are in Rwanda for MICE, a business conference, or a long weekend tour, then booking one of our best Rwanda gorilla safari packages should be a must-do.
How long does the Rwanda gorilla trekking adventure take?
The actual gorilla trekking adventure with the Rwanda gorillas in Volcanoes involves trekking through the bamboo and rainforest. The long-day gorilla trek takes about 2-6 hours to traverse Volcanoes National Park’s lush vegetation and breathtaking landscapes, characterised by the scenic Virunga Volcanoes.
What to carry/pack for your short Rwanda gorilla safari
On your short Rwanda gorilla safari, expect to pack the right items. Your packing list should include gardening gloves, waterproof hiking/trekking boots, long-sleeved shirts, insect repellent, a rain jacket or coat, bottled drinking water, a pair of binoculars, toiletries, a daypack, a facemask, extra camera batteries, and more.
The Best Time for a Short Rwanda Gorilla Safari
Short gorilla safari packages in Rwanda can be booked year-round. However, the dry season is the preferred time of year to secure a short gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda. Visitors can book short Rwanda gorilla safari packages during the long dry season. These are; June, July, August, and September. Or during the short optimal months, that is, from December to February.
The wet months in Volcanoes Park are from March to May (the first phase). On the other hand, the shorter rainy season often falls in October to November. The wet season usually receives heavy rains. It is during this period that Volcanoes National Park records abundant forage for mountain gorillas and other animals.
Places to Stay in Volcanoes NP
A collection of comfortable places to book for an overnight stay in and around Volcanoes National Park includes Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Bisate Lodge, Kinigi Guesthouse, and One & Only Gorilla’s Nest. The park also features lodges such as Sabyinyo Silverback Gorilla Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Villa Gorilla, Hotel Muhabura, and Amakoro Songa Lodge.
How to get to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
Before you set off to Rwanda for gorilla trekking, you need to know how to reach Volcanoes National Park safely. Getting to Volcanoes NP in Musanze by road takes 2-3 hours. The park is accessible in a short drive from the heart of Kigali. A 4×4 tourist vehicle from Native Africa Tours will be a perfect alternative for your road travel.
Embarking on the short Rwanda gorilla safari with Native Africa Tours allows you to immerse yourself in the Volcanoes National Park jungle fully. Expect magical encounters with the Volcanoes gorillas on any of our vibrant short gorilla safari packages. Book your captivating Rwanda gorilla package today with our expert.
