1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek from Kigali
The 1-day Rwanda gorilla trek from Kigali is the most efficient mountain gorilla safari in Africa: a pre-dawn departure, a morning briefing at Volcanoes National Park, a full hour with a habituated gorilla family, and back at your Kigali hotel or the airport by evening. Your $1,500 permit, private vehicle, guide and breakfast boxes are included — a same-day trip designed for tight schedules and first-time trekkers.
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Gorilla Trekking · Rwanda · Volcanoes National Park · 1 days · Challenging

Expedition Overview
Book a 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park. Trek mountain gorillas, meet your guide and return to Kigali the same day.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Gorilla Trek & Return
4:30 AM — Depart Kigali, drive to Volcanoes National Park (~3 hrs) 7:00 AM — Briefing at Kinigi park HQ, groups assigned 7:30 AM — Trek begins (30 min–4 hrs, depending on gorilla location) 1 hour with the gorillas Descend, lunch 2:00–3:00 PM — Depart for Kigali ~6:00 PM — Arrive back in Kigali
Price
From $1,800 per person
- 1 traveler: $1,950 per person
- 2 travelers: $1,950 per person
- 3 travelers: $1,800 per person
- 4 travelers: $1,800 per person
- 5 travelers: $1,810 per person
- 6 travelers: $1,800 per person
- 7 travelers: $1,800 per person
- 8 travelers: $1,800 per person
Prices are per person in USD and vary with group size. Contact us for current availability and gorilla permit booking.
What's Included
- Gorilla permit
- Private transfers
- Park fees
- Guide
- Packed lunch
What's Not Included
- Porter fees
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Page Sections
- Gorilla Trekking Without Overnighting
- Same-Day Itinerary from Kigali
- The $1,500 Rwanda Gorilla Permit
- What’s Included in the Day Trip
- Who This Trek Is For
Related Safaris & Guides
For the full itinerary, live pricing and availability, book directly: 1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek from Kigali on Lux Gorilla Safaris.