Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: A Day Tour in Volcanoes National Park

Embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Book a luxury safari with certified guides for a 99% chance of gorilla sightings. Unforgettable experiences await!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gorilla trekking Volcanoes Safaris - Early wake up and drive to volcanoes take 3 hours approx explore a land of thousand hills by driving into majestic hills of northern province head to the park which is characterized by open grasslands, bamboo forests and swamps. The Volcanoes National Park once stretched all the way to parts of the Virunga…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Meals with locals and drinks
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Pick up and drop off anywhere in Kigali
What's Not Included
  • Gorilla permit, cost change with nationalities and must be purchased once the booking is confirmed.
  • Tips to the guide and park rangers.
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned.
Additional Information

Intrigued by the prospect of a gorilla safari in Rwanda? Excellent choice! We can vouch for it firsthand as absolutely rewarding. Specializing in bespoke gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda, more specifically to the Volcanoes National Park, whether for groups or private tours. As purveyors of high-end Rwandan safaris, our experienced safari guides are…

Location
Universal Ventures Rwanda (Tour Operator)
KK 15 Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Explore33819828281
Dec 7, 2025
Awesome - Outstanding experience ! My guide Shadady went above and beyond paying attention to all my needs.Highly recommended !
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Edmotion
Dec 5, 2025
Nzirorera was just chill - The Rwanda admissions fee of US$1500 is excessive for the experience. But the tour guide company’s service was easy and just fine. My guide and driver was Nzirorera Shadady who was extremely chill and helpful and conversational guy who gave me insights into many things about his country. My sneakers was fully submerged in deep mud during the walk and he got someone from the town nearby to clean my shoe completely while we had lunch after the experience. The gorillas? Akin to meeting them in a zoo. Except that here we had to trek 4-5 km. Something to be done once in our lives, I guess although I met Americans who were paying the $1500 per person for five days in a row. Even the locals were impressed by such extravagance.
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Amyck9810am
Nov 28, 2025
Smooth and great experience for gorilla trekking - I booked my trip from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park with Universal Travel at the very last minute, and the entire experience was incredibly smooth and well-organized. I already purchased my permit but neglected transportation until the day before. Really appreciate them for accommodating us! Seeing the gorillas was absolutely unforgettable. Christian, our driver and guide, picked us up directly from our hotel in Kigali and made sure we were comfortable, informed, and perfectly on time for every key moment of the trek. The drive itself can be intense, so we were especially grateful for his skill, calmness, and guidance throughout the journey. Overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommend Universal Travel and Christian for anyone planning a gorilla trek in Rwanda.
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Gilberto
Nov 27, 2025
Experience BEYOND AMAZING! A must do in Rwanda - I booked a one-day tour from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, and it was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. The company handled everything with professionalism — including arranging all the official trekking logistics directly with the national park — which made the whole experience completely stress-free. My guide, Christian, was outstanding. He picked me up exactly on time in a new, clean, and very comfortable car, which immediately set the tone for a great day. Throughout the entire journey, he made sure I was comfortable, informed, and fully prepared for the trek ahead. Christian stayed with me through every step of the process, from check-in to the briefing area to the trailhead, always making sure I was ok. It felt like exploring with someone truly invested in making sure I had the best possible day. The gorilla trekking itself was unforgettable, but the quality of service is what made the day seamless and memorable. Highly, highly recommended for anyone considering a day trip from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park. I would absolutely book with this company again.
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Shayne
Nov 22, 2025
Extraordinary experience - I had the pleasure of exploring Rwanda with Christian as my guide, and he was exceptional from start to finish. He’s the kind of guide who instantly makes you feel at ease — professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate about sharing his country’s culture, wildlife, and history.
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Narragirl01
Nov 3, 2025
Once in a Life Time - We had the good fortune to have Fidel as our guide for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Fidel and his team of porters and trackers were fantastic. We were assigned to a large family of gorillas (24) took about 2hrs to trek to them. It was such a memorable and wonderful experience. The guides/porters really knew how to respect and communicate with the gorillas. I cannot recommend this highly enough. The park and the activities are well managed and organised (in addition to gorillas).
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Z5105mbangelag
Oct 16, 2025
Gental giants ❤️ - Fabulous experience and our driver John, was amazing! Punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. Our park rangers Theo and Christofe were fantastic! Highly recommend 👍🏼
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E9498lidavidc
Sep 29, 2025
An experience never to forget - humbling to be with the gorillas in their home. - Absolutely fantastic experience - a once in a lifetime. Our guide was very knowledgeable and our trip to and from was very enjoyable. The organisation at the national park was excellent and our experience with the guide, porters and trackers was first rate. And the gorillas - simply majestic and so engaging. Humbled to be in their presence.
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Fechneradventures
Sep 28, 2025
Just amazing!! - What an experience!! Big shout out to John, our driver - he was fantastic!! Gave us lots of insights on the drive from Kigali, stopped for photos, and ensured we had everything we needed. The tour itself was brilliant - what an adventure!! Volcano National Park is beautiful, and the hiking made easier with porters if you wanted them. Trackers found the family of gorillas, and we got to spend a great amount of time with them. Six babies made it super fun. I couldn't believe how close we were. We even learned how to let the gorillas know we were friendly. A must do when in Rwanda.
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Globalsoul
Sep 28, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas and learn from them! - Amazing trek to visit a mountain gorilla family including the silverback, blackbacks, mother, nursing two-month old, and teenagers through the misty enshrouded forest and volcanoes. An experience of a lifetime! We even got a bonus and encountered a group of golden monkeys. Guide, trackers and porters all exemplary professional and friendly. My driver Shadady was a fantastic host and companion keeping me safe on the 5 hours return driver to Volcano National Park and all the excursions to the treks. A+
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From $250
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).