Hotel or airport pick-up in Kigali after breakfast (or later for afternoon arrivals). Drive northwest into banana country and then the cooler Volcanoes foothills. Check in near Musanze or Kinigi, stretch your legs, and—if energy remains—join a short community stroll. Dinner at the lodge; early night before the trek.
2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Rwanda · Overnight Musanze · Mountain gorillas
Tour overview
This 2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour buys you one night beside the Virungas so trek morning starts closer to Kinigi—not after a frantic pre-dawn highway dash from the capital. Day one is the scenic transfer from Kigali and lodge arrival; day two is the full mountain gorilla experience and return.
Foreign non-resident permits typically run around USD 1,500 (RDB tariff—verify at booking). Pair the nights with extra Kigali time if you want craft markets, coffee experiences, or the Genocide Memorial before you fly.
Safari Highlights
- Transfer into the Virunga foothills
- Lodge night near Volcanoes NP
- Mountain gorilla trek
Return to Kigali
Your 2-day Rwanda safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
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- Meal plan
- Lunch & Dinner
- Drive time
- Approx. 2.5–3 hours
Accommodation options
- Luxury Bisate Lodge / Singita Kwitonda / One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
- Mid-range Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
- Budget La Palme Hotel Musanze / Kinigi Guest House
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Early breakfast, then transfer to Kinigi for registration and briefing. Trek your assigned habituated family and spend one hour in their presence. After certificates, return to the lodge for a shower and lunch—or stop in Musanze—before the afternoon drive back to Kigali for hotel or airport drop-off.
Trail times vary wildly; we never promise a “short” trek. What we do promise is private guiding, water in the car, and flexible drop-off timing when flights cooperate.
- Meal plan
- Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions & exclusions
| What's included |
|---|
| RDB gorilla permit (subject to availability) |
| 1 night accommodation with meals as quoted |
| Private transport and guide |
| Park logistics covered by permit; certificate |
| Bottled water on drives |
| What's not included |
|---|
| Flights, visa, insurance |
| Tips and porter fees |
| Extra Kigali hotel nights |
| Personal expenses and optional activities |
Request pricing & booking information
Tell us your travel dates and group size for 2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour — our Uganda team will reply with a tailored quote.
- Duration: 2 days
- Tour type: Rwanda · Overnight Musanze · Mountain gorillas
- Indicative from: $2,100 pp (USD)
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