Our 7 Favourite National Park Treks in Rwanda

1.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940Our pick

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and across Uganda’s border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours includes gorilla permits, transport, full-board lodging, meals, and guide fees. Expect a small group of up to five, a demanding forest hike, and the option to add golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga.

“This is a few months overdue, but I wanted to share that my husband and I really enjoyed our 3-day Gorilla Uganda Trek tour with Bamboo Ecotours. Everything went smoothly from our emails with owner Edison who was very helpful is assistinRead more”

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2.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am with a private driver-guide for the three-hour trip to Volcanoes National Park. After ranger instructions, trek 2 to 5 hours through bamboo forest and open grassland, then spend one hour with a gorilla family. Lunch, drinks, and Kigali transfers are included, but your gorilla permit is not.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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3.Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $299Best value

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with driver-guide John or another assigned guide, reach Kinigi after about 2.5 hours, then join park rangers for a 2 to 8-hour gorilla trek. The $299 price covers transport and support, but the $1,500 international permit is extra unless you select the permit option.

“I did not complete the activity due to lack of clarification. I am awaiting a refund.”

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4.1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $2,699

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for a private 4x4 trip to Volcanoes National Park. A guide and driver lead your gorilla trek, with permits, lunch, snacks, water, transport, and a Gorilla Guardians Village visit included. Expect about 15 hours on the road and roughly four hours in the park.

“Extraordinary activity with a very competent team, including driver, guide, trackers, etc. A once in a lifetime experience.”

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5.4 Days Gorilla Trekking, Lake Bunyonyi and Rwanda National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,300

Travel from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey tracking, cross into Uganda for mountain gorillas in Bwindi, then cruise Lake Bunyonyi before returning to Kigali. Guides such as Ronnie and Isa have handled past departures. Expect long drives, early starts, a small group of up to nine, and serious primate encounters.

“We took a four day tour starting in Kigali to do”

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6.2 Days Chimpanzee trekking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,142

Travel from Kigali with guide Darius of Usalama Tours to Nyungwe National Park for chimpanzee trekking and the Canopy Walk. The trip includes Kigali pickup, a cultural stop in Nyanza, lunch in Huye, forest registration, and one night near the park. Expect early starts, moderate walking, flexible meal arrangements, and a private vehicle.

“Seeing the chimpanzees in Nyungwe and doing the canopy walk was incredible--the national park is breath-taking and so worth it. Darius was a fantastic guide, he is very personable and funny. He was also willing to answer all my questions. You can tell he is well-traveled and understands the region in depth. Highly recommend Usalama Tours, especially Darius!”

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7.Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $2,499

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am with an English-speaking driver-guide, ride to Volcanoes National Park, and join a ranger-led gorilla trek. Your walk can last one to eight hours, followed by one hour with the gorillas. The private tour includes your permit, transport, lunch, taxes, and emergency evacuation cover.

“Seeing the gorillas in their natural habitats. The trackers and guides worked tirelessly to give us the best experience.”

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