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4 Days | 3 Nights Rwanda — Gorilla Trekking

4 Days 3 Nights Moderate Wildlife & Primates From $4,180 pp

Overview

One of the most transformative wildlife encounters on earth. Hike into the forests of Volcanoes National Park to spend an unforgettable hour with a habituated mountain-gorilla family.

Pricing

Group Size Price Per Person (USD)
2 Persons $4,680
4 Persons $4,180

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Kigali

Fly into Kigali, transfer to Musanze.

Volcanoes lodge dinner
Day 2

Gorilla Trek

Full-day trek to visit a habituated gorilla family.

Volcanoes lodge breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3

Golden Monkeys

Optional golden-monkey trek + Dian Fossey grave hike.

Volcanoes lodge breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4

Return Kigali

Transfer to Kigali airport for departure.

breakfast

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • Gorilla permit
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals as specified
  • Kigali airport transfers

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Tips

Travel Information

Is this trip for you?

Novella Safaris has been running Tanzanian journeys since 2005. Our licensed guides, modern 4×4 Land Cruisers, and 24/7 in-country support make us the trusted choice for over 4,800 travellers to date. Group size is capped so every guest gets personal attention.

Transportation

All in-destination transport is included: airport pickup, park drives in custom 4×4 vehicles, inter-park transfers. International and domestic flights are not included.

Money & Payments

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the local currency. USD is widely accepted at parks, lodges and shops. ATMs are available in Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar and major hubs. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and bank wire.

Recommended Gear

Clothing: Layered, muted colours; light hiking pants, breathable shirts, warm fleece and waterproof shell.

Footwear: Broken-in walking shoes, sandals, warm socks.

Essentials: Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent, small day pack, binoculars, camera with spare batteries, headlamp.

Documents: Passport (6+ months validity), visa, travel insurance, printed itinerary copies.

First-aid: Personal medication, ibuprofen, malaria prophylaxis, plasters, oral rehydration salts.

Departure & Pickup Locations

Departure: Novella Safaris office, Boma Road, Arusha, Tanzania.

Pickup available from: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).

Safari Tips & Tipping

Tipping is customary and appreciated. Guideline: USD 15 per day for driver-guides, USD 10 per day for cooks, USD 5 per day for camp staff. Tips are paid at the end of the trip.

Trip Details

CategoryEast Africa
DestinationRwanda
ThemeWildlife & Primates
Skill LevelModerate
PaymentVisa · AMEX · MC · Wire

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Reservation & Cancellation

Reservation & Payment Terms

Deposit: 20% at reservation to confirm your booking.

Balance: Due 60 days before departure.

Accepted methods: Visa · Mastercard · AMEX · bank wire.

Documents required: Signed booking form, passport with 6+ months validity, valid visa, travel insurance.

Cancellation Policy

30+ days before departure: 20% of the total trip cost retained.

14–29 days before departure: 50% retained.

Less than 14 days: 100% retained.

If you find a replacement 14+ days before departure, no cancellation fee applies.

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