Gorilla Kingdom Safari.
Safari highlight:
- 4 days Gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda.
- Perfect extension for most of our safaris.
- English speaking naturalist guide.
- Luxury 4WD safari vehicles with unlimited game drives.
- No kids under 15 years.
- Strenuous hiking.
- Lush Bamboo forest

This is the most exciting and exhilarating moments you can experience in your life. These giant primates, so closely linked to us, are mesmerising - their direct gaze penetrates your soul.

You come so close: observing them as they watch you, their almost human movements, social behaviour and innate dignity make a unique connection within each of us.

The last remaining Mountain Gorillas live in the Virunga's Volcanoes. They were made famous by Diane Fossey who dedicated her life to their future and immortalised them in the film 'Gorillas in the Mist'.

Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a life time. There are seven gorilla groups habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Travel to Rwanda, just one hours flight from Nairobi and Tanzania and immerse yourself in one of the most breathtaking wildlife encounters of your lifetime. 

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali. Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by our professional and local guides. After a quick rest in your hotel room, you will be given a briefing on the trip for those who are spending the night in Kigali. For those continuing to Ruhengeri, the journey will start after a lunch break in Kigali. A full briefing on the trip will be given over dinner at the Mountain Gorillas Nest hotel. Overnight Serena Hotel Kigali / Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans. Early morning drive to Ruhengeri, for those who would have spent the night in Kigali, passes through magnificent views of the hilly countryside which give Rwanda its stature as “a country of a thousand hills”. Upon arrival, transfer to Park offices for pre-Mountain Gorilla visit briefing for all guests. After the gorilla trek there will an opportunity to explore other community-based tourism attractions. Overnight at the Mountain Gorillas Nest Lodge. 

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice of value added package from the following:
* Visit Ruhengeri Market, providing you with an opportunity to see and buy local Rwandan fabrics.
* Visit our local projects, to see how your travel with us contributes to making a difference in local people lives.
* Attend traditional dance lessons, to see and have a taste of local culture and how it is embedded in the tradition.
* Taste local food and beer.
* Visit a local household and experience local lifestyle.
* Listen to a presentation on community development and mountain conservation.
* Go on walks in villages surrounding the park and interact with local people.
* Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo and marvel at the views of the Virunga mountain chain.

Day 3: Explore the Mountain Gorilla. Guests have multiple options to choose from for a second trek in the park to explore more of the Mountain Gorilla habitat. This can be done by going on a another gorilla trek, a golden monkey trek, mountain hiking, nature walks to crater lakes on top of the volcano, bird safaris, and/or visiting the Dian Fossey tomb. In the afternoon, a visit to the Dian Fossey Research Station-KARISOKE can be arranged where you can listen to a presentation by the researchers on the ongoing Mountain Gorilla Conservation work. Overnight at Mountain Gorillas Nest Lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Kigali, and go on a Kigali city tour. Kigali City tour: Kigali named by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda in 1907, is Rwanda’s capital. Kigali is the main administrative and economic centre of Rwanda. With an ever green feel of fresh air, it is the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali’s face is her fortune; it is this dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are, however, other factors; Kigali is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor. It is the city where the past lives comfortably with the present.

You will have the opportunity to see the following:
* Visit an artisan shopping centre for local arts and crafts shopping.
* Visit the Kigali Museum.
* Visit the city.
* Visit the 1994 Kigali Genocide Memorial site.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

Our safaris run daily. Clients who choose to stay in Rwanda for more days at the end of their safari are free to do so and will only have to pay a supplement for these extra days. If desired, we can always arrange further safaris depending on your particular wish. Gorilla trekking permit confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking. Early booking is strongly advised. Permits sell out quickly due to high gorilla trekking demand. Safaris can start from Ruhengeri or Kigali and can end at any point of your choice.

Entry requirements. Most of Europe nationalities passport holders and most other nationalities require a visa for Rwanda which can be obtained in advance from the nearest embassies. You will also need to have various vaccinations and take malaria prophylactic. Please contact us or consult the nearest embassies about your requirements as soon as possible before traveling. 

Tour price, tour reports, detailed tour plan and how to book your place. For the tour price, tour reports and a detailed tour plan and in order to book a place on this holiday, please call us now on 00 254 20 600 14 54. Alternatively, fill our online booking form or email us at: safaris@mbangosafaris.com giving us your contacts. Once we have received your request / booking we will confirm your booking and send you all the further details necessary for you to prepare for your holiday. At peak times our confirmation may take up to a day or two to reach you; normally we aim to do it within a day.

Tour participants comments:

"Many thanks to Mbango Safaris for a wonderful holiday in Rwanda. We really enjoyed ourselves and found Rwanda to be a beautiful and friendly country. The gorillas were all that we expected and more. Our guide Peter was friendly and courteous. Please pass on my greatest thanks. Robin Biswas, Rumana Shanker and Shamir Biswas.