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Our 15 Favourite Rwanda Trekking Tours

41 tours  ·  from $150 a head

Good rwanda trekking tours fill up months ahead and the permitted ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day 2: The Bwindi gorilla trek
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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

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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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park - Kinigi briefing and the start of the trek
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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

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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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali - Day Two: The Bwindi Gorilla Trek
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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

3.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,780

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and the Cyanika border to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Bamboo Ecotours includes gorilla permits, meals, and ground transfers, with guides such as Jackson, Godfrey, Herbert, or Fred sometimes assigned. Expect a demanding forest trek, long road journeys, and possible extra cost for camping inside the park.

“Highly recommended. Driver (Herbert) was safe, friendly and knowledgeable. Experience of a lifetime made better by Bamboo ecotours.”

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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari - The Bwindi trek is the heart of the trip
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

4.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,810

Travel from Kigali across Rwanda’s hills to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where a guided trek brings you close to mountain gorillas for one hour. Add a Batwa cultural trail, Lake Bunyonyi boat ride, scenic viewpoints, lodging, transport, and cross-border assistance. Groups are limited to seven people.

“Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali.”

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Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park - The two-hour ride toward Musanze
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Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park

5.Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $350

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, drive to Musanze and Kinigi, complete park formalities, and join your gorilla trek. Robertson and Peterson are among the guides praised for punctual, friendly service. Lunch, water, taxes, and transport are included, but the gorilla permit costs extra.

“Wonderful trip with Robertson, was lucky to be in the right place next to the trail and twice the Silverback and troop moved right passed me…..great trackers and guides. Ensure you have clothing that can withstand stinging nettles…..strong garden gloves and hiking boots that can grip with climbing will help”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour - Coffee, photographs, and the approach to Kinigi
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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

6.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $2,650

Leave Kigali early for Volcanoes National Park in a private Jeep with a Shalom Safaris driver. After a Kinigi briefing, hike one to eight hours with ranger support to find mountain gorillas. Guides such as Muhammad, Alain, Mico, and Didy have earned praise for clear communication, safety, and helpful service.

“The experience was worth every penny and more. My guide Muhammad was exceptional. The ride to the gorillas, he answered my many questions about Rwanda with a friendly and enthusiastic nature.”

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Women-led Coffee Farm Trek - Starting at Question Coffee Gishushu in Kigali
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Women-led Coffee Farm Trek

7.Women-led Coffee Farm Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $150Best value

Meet at Question Coffee Gishushu in Kigali at 8:00 am for a full-day coffee experience led by women farmers. Expect coffee cultivation, washing, roasting, song, dance, lunch at Urugo Eco-Lodge, and handicrafts at the Women’s Opportunity Center. The group is limited to 15 people, and guide Patty has earned praise for her warm, helpful approach.

“What a wonderful daytrip! My guide, Patty, was very helpful and joined in every aspect of the tour. Upon arrival, be prepared to be greeted with song - and definitely join in the dance! Then you get a thorough introduction to the cultivation, washing, and preparation of Read more”

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Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda - Volcanoes National Park and the gorilla trek
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Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda

8.Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $7,687

You’ll travel from Kigali through Rwanda’s major wildlife areas, with guided gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe, and game drives in Akagera. Golden monkeys, rare birds, Lake Kivu, private transport, meals, lodging, and park fees are included. Gorilla permits cost extra.

“My friends & I on girls trips, accomplished our bucket list with Neza Safari in Jan-2024. We highly recommend Neza Safari, Lillian & IzRa if you are seeking a dream vacation.”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda - Choosing between Mgahinga and Bwindi
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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

9.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,680

Start at 4:00 am from Kigali, cross into Uganda, and trek in Mgahinga or Bwindi with a private driver-guide and armed park rangers. Your permit, transport, bottled water, and hot lunch are included. Guides such as Chris, Kenneth, Emmanuel, and Innocent have helped past groups, though the assigned guide depends on availability.

“That whole experience was amazing!! Katona Tours organized the trip perfectly, Innocent was a fabulous guide, he was knowledgeable about the forest, the Gorillaz, the process of tracking etc. I highly recommend Innocent as a guide when in Uganda and I definitely recommend the gorilla trek 👍🏿”

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One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby'iwacu Cultural Village - The 7:00am Kinigi briefing matters
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One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby’iwacu Cultural Village

10.One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby’iwacu Cultural Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $300

Leave Kigali early with a professional Afri Safaris driver-guide for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger assigns your gorilla family after a 7:00am briefing. After the trek, visit Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, then stop for lunch at Migano Cafe in Musanze. The tour lasts about 6 to 10 hours and uses a 4x4 vehicle.

“Ben, the guide, was amazing! He had such a cool vibe, and the music in the car set the perfect mood. We even stopped along the way to take photos of the Volcanoes—so thoughtful! He made sure the trek to see the gorillas was easy and wRead more”

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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park - The 4:30 a.m. departure from Kigali
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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

11.Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

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

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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2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda - The border crossing and private vehicle advantage
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2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

12.2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,200

Travel privately from Kigali into Uganda for a guided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi or Mgahinga. Your package includes Kigali pickup, cross-border transfers, lodge accommodation, and most meals. Guides such as Chris and Kenny have led past trips, though your assigned guide is not guaranteed. Expect one long transfer day and one demanding forest trek.

“Arrived in Entebbe to be greeted by our guide Chris ( Gorilla Boy). Spent the night in a beautiful bed and breakfast Via Via. The following day we flew to Murchison Falls with Chris. Accommodations were beautiful. The following day we experiencRead more”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda - Registration and briefing at Kinigi
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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

13.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,750

Meet your driver at 5:00 am in Kigali or Ruhengeri, then head to Kinigi for registration, briefing, and a gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. Jackie handles booking support, while guides such as Roland, Chris, and Kenneth have led past trips. Lunch, permits, taxes, and transport are included.

“The communication via email and whatsapp with the manager Jackie is very good and pleasant. A driver picked me up at 4.30am from Kigali for a 2.5h drive to the meeting point. Water was provided and he checked if I was comfortable during tRead more”

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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park - Leaving Kigali at 4:00 am
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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

14.1 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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8 Day Gorilla Trek, Wildlife Safari and Chimp Habituation Experience - Day 3: Golden monkeys in Mgahinga
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8 Day Gorilla Trek, Wildlife Safari and Chimp Habituation Experience

15.8 Day Gorilla Trek, Wildlife Safari and Chimp Habituation Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $3,674

Travel from Kigali to Kampala or Entebbe on an eight-day private safari with Bamboo Ecotours. You will trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, golden monkeys in Mgahinga, wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and chimps during a half-day habituation experience in Kibale. Guides such as John, Fred, Herbert, and Godfrey have led past trips.

“I recently travels to Rwanda and Uganda with Bamboo eco. I decided to do this trip sort of last minute (in March) and had never planned my own travel prior to this trip. Edison made this planning so easy- I gave him a list of things I wanted to doRead more”

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