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1-Day Rwanda Mountain Gorillas Tour

Accra, Rwanda

1-Day Rwanda Mountain Gorillas Tour

5.0 / 5 · 70 reviews Offered by Lion Safaris 1-Day

Overview

This one-day Rwanda mountain gorilla tour is the most popular tour for people who are in a meeting in Rwanda and don't have enough time to make many day trips. This one will take you to visit the most attractive national park named Volcanoes National Park and is made of five dormant Volcanoes and is located in the northwest of Rwanda it has many more beautiful tourist activities such as golden monkeys, hiking volcanoes, caves, bird watching and many more beautiful activities.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

1-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali

Country & park

Rwanda

Style

Safari

Group size

1-8 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

gorilla trekking

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

1-Day Rwanda Mountain Gorillas Tour
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Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $1,800 USD $1,650 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $1,800 USD $1,650 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
End Kigali (Day 1)

Tour Features

Day tour

This does not include accommodation.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

15
Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: gorilla trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Day 1

Day 1

At 4:30 am, our English/French speaking driver-guide will come to pick you up at your hotel/ accommodation/residence in Kigali after your early morning breakfast and head up to northwest Rwanda for a +2hours drive to Volcanoes National Park which is the home of mountain gorillas. On the drive from Kigali heading to the park, you'll have a chance to enjoy the rolling hills, landscapes, and plantations of different crops that cover the hills with beautiful terraces. At exactly, 7:30 am is the move to the park office at Kinigi village where you'll get your gorilla family allocation and briefing from a local guide about rules and regulations about how to behave when you meet gorillas. After that, your driver-guide will drive you to the start place. You'll start the hike from there up the gorilla family that you will be given to visit then take as many photos as you need. Then, you'll go back to your driver-guide who will drive you back to Kigali to drop you off at the airport or hotel. Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Roundtrip airport transfer

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Meals

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour cannot be arranged by this operator
Lion Safaris
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Offered by

Lion Safaris

5.0 operator rating 70 reviews

LION SAFARIS is a full licensed Rwanda local based tour operator Company and opened the doors from 2016. We have the main office from Kigali-Rwanda and we organize the tour packages into Mountain gorillas, Chimpanzees trekking in Rwanda and Uganda, Big five safaris in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Office In

Rwanda

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)

Member Of

RTTA, RDB, RSGA, VISIT RWANDA & RWANDA CHAMBER OF TOURISM

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Rwanda

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Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
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Joel was awesome

We went to akagera park with lion safari and it was so great and a lot of fun. Joel, our tour guide knew all the good spot and a lot of facts about the animal. We saw over 40 elephant!! Emile, the owner, made sure we had a good time. I recommand to book the safari with lion safaris for a great experience.

Photo by Isabelle
Photo by Isabelle

Isabelle · Canada

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Knowledgeable and helpful

Great communication. Great Service. Reliable and as advertised. Did a 3 day Gorilla trekking and Golden monkey hike. Gorillas were the star of this trip and Lion Safaris was great at planning it. Emile is a local Rwandan and his knowledge about his country, the history, and about the subjects on the tour (i.e. about the gorillas) was amazing. Would recommend and would do it again with Lion Safaris

Dave · United States

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FIVE STAR - THE BEST GUIDE IN RWANDA!

I can’t recommend Emile highly enough. He truly went the extra mile and made my journey through Rwanda unforgettable. From the awe-inspiring mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park to chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe and the breathtaking wildlife of Akagera National Park, he planned and guided every step with care and expertise. A former guide with six years of experience in Akagera, he answered every question I had with insight and deep knowledge of Rwanda’s wildlife and culture. He was always on time, efficient, conscientious, and professional—yet also warm and sincere, making every drive and hike a pleasure. Thanks to his experience and thoughtful planning, I was able to witness the incredible gorilla naming ceremony and experience Rwanda in a way I never could have on my own. If you are visiting Rwanda and want a guide who is not only highly skilled but truly dedicated to making your trip extraordinary, Emile is the one to book.

Shelly · United States

Verified

Deserves the top rating!

When I saw all the 5 star reviews for Lion safaris, I thought that it was a scam! Nothing could possibly be that good?!! Oh but it was definitely that good :) Lion safaris had the chore of organising and hosting us for 5 days through Rwanda, Emile was outstanding in his performance! He was personable yet professional and we felt safe in his hands. Highly highly recommend, both Rwanda as a destination and lion safaris - my only regret is we should have booked longer!

Donna · Australia

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Lion Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.

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