# 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Experience

> Come face to face with mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. A short but life-changing trek through misty bamboo forests to sit with a gorilla family.

- **Type:** trip
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//safaris/3-day-rwanda-gorilla-trekking
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27

## Key facts
- **Duration Days:** 3
- **Price From U S D:** 2800
- **Trip Type:** Gorilla Trekking
- **Budget Level:** Luxury
- **Difficulty:** Moderate
- **Best Months:** June, July, August, September, December, January, February
- **Countries:** Rwanda
- **Destinations:** Volcanoes National Park
- **Highlights:** One-hour encounter with a habituated mountain gorilla family, Trek through misty bamboo and hagenia forests, Views of the Virunga volcanic chain, Kigali Genocide Memorial — a powerful and important visit, Small group sizes (max 8 trekkers per gorilla family)
- **Inclusions:** Gorilla trekking permit ($1,500 pp — included in price), Lodge accommodation (2 nights), Full-board meals, Private 4×4 vehicle and driver-guide, Park entry fees, Kigali Genocide Memorial visit, Bottled water
- **Exclusions:** International flights, Rwanda visa ($30 — e-visa), Travel & medical insurance, Tips for gorilla trackers and porters, Optional golden monkey trek ($100 pp), Alcoholic beverages, Personal expenses

## Details

## Face to Face with Mountain Gorillas

Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park is the premier destination for mountain gorilla trekking. This compact 3-day trip puts you in the misty bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains, where roughly 600 of the world's remaining ~1,000 mountain gorillas live.

### The Trek

After a dawn briefing at park headquarters, you'll hike with armed rangers and trackers through volcanic terrain — through bamboo thickets, stinging nettles, and hagenia forest — until you find a habituated gorilla family. You'll spend one magical hour observing silverbacks, mothers with infants, and playful juveniles, just metres away.

## Frequently asked questions

### How difficult is the gorilla trek?
Treks range from 1 to 6 hours depending on where the gorillas are. The terrain is steep and muddy. Moderate fitness is recommended. Porters are available for hire at the trailhead.

### Is the gorilla permit really $1,500?
Yes, Rwanda charges $1,500 per person per trek. This is included in our trip price. The revenue directly funds gorilla conservation and local communities.

### What is the minimum age for gorilla trekking?
The minimum age is 15 years. This is a Rwanda Development Board regulation for the safety of both visitors and gorillas.

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