Private luxury gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Permits included, 5-star lodges, expert Kigali-based guides. 2026 departures available.
Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park is home to 12 habituated mountain gorilla families — more than any other park in Africa. With just 96 permits issued daily, your encounter is intimate, unhurried, and life-changing.
Unlike Uganda or the DRC, Rwanda offers the shortest transfer from airport to park (2.5 hours from Kigali), the continent's finest gorilla lodges (One&Only Gorilla's Nest, Bisate Lodge, Singita Kwitonda), and Africa's cleanest, safest capital city as your gateway.
Every Gerry Tours trek includes permits, a private Toyota Land Cruiser V8, 5-star accommodation, and Gerry's personal oversight from Kigali.
The essential Rwanda gorilla trekking experience — two mountain gorilla encounters on consecutive days in Volcanoes National Park, with Kigali culture and a coffee plantation.
Combine two gorilla treks with a deep cultural exploration of Kigali — Rwanda's remarkable capital city — and the Virunga foothills.
Mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in one journey — Nyungwe's ancient canopy walkway, the great Lake Kivu drive, and gorilla trekking in the Virungas.
The complete Rwanda circuit — Akagera Big Five, gorillas, chimps, Lake Kivu, and full cultural immersion in one immersive journey.
Rise before dawn at your lodge. A hot breakfast and packed lunch are prepared.
Meet at Volcanoes NP headquarters. Rangers brief your group and assign a gorilla family based on fitness.
Trek through bamboo and Hagenia-Hypericum forest with trackers and armed rangers. Treks last 1–6 hours.
Spend 60 magical minutes with a gorilla family — silverbacks, mothers with infants, playful juveniles. Maximum 8 visitors.
We partner exclusively with Rwanda's top lodges near Volcanoes National Park: One&Only Gorilla's Nest, Wilderness Bisate Lodge, and Singita Kwitonda. Each offers world-class comfort in the shadow of the Virunga volcanoes.
View All Lodges →A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs USD 1,500 per person per trek. Our all-inclusive luxury packages start from $10,500 pp for a 4-day itinerary, including permits, 5-star accommodation, private vehicle, all transfers, and a personal guide.
Rwanda is home to approximately 600 of the world's 1,000+ mountain gorillas, all living in Volcanoes National Park in the Virunga Mountains. There are 12 habituated gorilla families available for trekking visits.
Gorilla trekking is available year-round. The dry seasons (June–September and December–February) offer easier trails, while the green season (March–May, October–November) has fewer visitors and lower prices. Gorillas can be visited every day of the year.
Moderate fitness is recommended. Treks range from 1 to 6 hours depending on the gorilla family's location. Porters are available (and encouraged) to carry your daypack and assist on steep terrain. We match you to a family suited to your fitness level.
Absolutely. Rwanda is one of the safest countries in Africa. Volcanoes National Park has armed ranger escorts, and the gorillas are fully habituated. You'll be in a small group of maximum 8 visitors with experienced trackers and guides.
Rwanda offers a more premium, time-efficient experience: shorter drive from Kigali (2.5 hours vs 8+ hours from Entebbe), better infrastructure, luxury lodges like One&Only and Bisate, and the world's cleanest capital city. Uganda permits cost less ($700 vs $1,500) but the overall experience in Rwanda is more polished.
Tell us a little about how you travel. Gerry will personally reply within 24 hours with a draft itinerary composed for you alone.
Private expeditions are typically composed from USD $9,500 per guest, fully inclusive of gorilla permits, lodging, guiding and transfers.
