The 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Discovery: A Complete Itinerary Breakdown
If you only have a long weekend and you want to see mountain gorillas, this is the itinerary that makes it work. Kanguru's Gorilla Discovery package is built around the reality that most travellers…
If you only have a long weekend and you want to see mountain gorillas, this is the itinerary that makes it work. Kanguru's Gorilla Discovery package is built around the reality that most travellers do not have two weeks to spend in Rwanda, but still want a complete and unhurried experience. Day One: Arrival and Kigali Most travellers fly into Kigali International Airport and are transferred directly to their accommodation. Depending on arrival time, the first afternoon often includes a Kigali Genocide Memorial visit, one of the most important and moving sites in the country, before heading north toward Volcanoes National Park the following morning. Day Two: Gorilla Trekking This is the centrepiece of the trip. Trekkers depart Kinigi park headquarters early in the morning and spend anywhere from thirty minutes to several hours hiking to locate a habituated gorilla family, followed by a full hour in their presence. It is widely described as one of the most profound wildlife encounters available anywhere in the world. Day Three: Twin Lakes and Departure Before heading back to Kigali, most itineraries include a stop at the Twin Lakes, Ruhondo and Bulera, two stunning crater lakes in the northern province surrounded by terraced hillsides. It is a quieter, more reflective close to the trip before the drive back to the capital for departure. Why Three Days Works A 3-day trip is enough to properly experience the trek without feeling rushed, while remaining accessible for travellers with limited time off work. It is the most popular format for the Rwanda gorilla experience for exactly this reason. Book the Gorilla Discovery Package with Kanguru Kanguru's 3-day, 2-night Gorilla Discovery starts from USD 1,810 per person on double sharing, including the trekking permit, boutique lodge accommodation, full board meals, private 4x4 transport, and all transfers. Contact our team to check permit availability for your dates.