Home » 5 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking with Musanze Caves Exploration
*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)
Note: We have discounts for kids 12 years old or younger.
5 Days
Private or Group
Safari
5 Days
Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
In these 5 days, you shall explore the very best of Rwanda by visiting the famous Volcanoes National park that has almost half of the world’s adorable mountain gorillas. You shall have an impressive gorilla trekking encounter in Volcanoes National park. After the encounter, you shall have an exciting Musanze cave exploration and fully appreciate why Rwanda is small yet more beautiful than many people can imagine.
This tour can be extended by a visit to the famed Akagera National park for Big 5 encounter.
BUDGET Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
STANDARD Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
LUXURY Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
Upon your arrival in Rwanda, you shall be picked by our professional safari guide from either the Kigali International Airport or your Kigali accommodation. You shall be greeted and briefed regarding your next stay with us before embarking on a transfer to Visit the Gisozi genocide memorial site, National museum, Local Art and craft shops.
Have lunch and set off to Volcanoes National park where you arrive in the early evening for relaxation as you await tomorrows adventure in the beautiful jungle of Volcanoes.
Today, you shall have breakfast at the lodge and get ready for an exciting activity – the Golden monkey trekking. These striking primates are a treat for the eyes. It’s a photographer’s paradise, with their vivid orange fur standing out against the lush rainforests of the Virunga Mountains!
Like their gorilla neighbors, golden monkeys are found in only few locations outside of Volcanoes National Park. They are incredibly colorful, have an exuberant behavior, and may be found in groups of up to 30 monkeys.
Return to your Lodge and have a relaxed afternoon as you wait for dinner and overnight. You can choose to take a guided community walk or visit the beautiful Twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
After breakfast, enter the forest and search for another unique primate, or hike to Dian Fossey Tombs nestled between the beautiful peaks of Burera and Ruhondo, or Climb Mt. Bisoke, which is an extinct volcano in the Virunga ranges standing 3,711 meters with an impressive crater lake at the end of the summit.
The lake can be reached in 6 hours and it takes about 3 hours to descend to the starting point. The hike is an exciting one. Enjoy their view and return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation as you await tomorrows gorilla trekking adventure.
Enjoy your beautiful breakfast and head to the park headquarters with packed lunch & water for the briefing about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas, and then proceed to track the gorillas. Depending on the last known location, your gorilla trekking may take between 2-7 hours depending on the movement of gorillas.
Upon locating the adorable gorillas, enjoy the moments with them, take as many photos as possible keeping in mind, you have a maximum of one hour and thereafter, return to the gorilla trekking starting point before proceeding to your lodge for relaxation as you wait for dinner and overnight.
Unfortunately, you shall have to bid farewell to Volcanoes’ Musanze region. You shall have a great breakfast and embark on a morning Musanze cave exploration before departing for Kigali. The Musanze cave tour starts early morning at 7 am and it’s a 2km long and the most frequently visited. It is on the Innes University grounds and lies in the volcanic region dating back 65 million years, where the lava flows contributed to the Albertine Rift Valley. The cave is part of the lava basaltic layers from the Bisoke and Sabyinyo volcanoes.
After the encounter, drive back to Kigali before you are dropped off at the Kigali International airport or accommodation of choice.
Cancel up to 60 days before departure.
Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.
All prices are final. No suprises at all.
We're always available throughout and after the trip.
Excellent organization considering that Tony managed to plan the entire tour, permits for gorillas and chimpanzees included, just one day before departure. This is not taken for granted since the tour operator we had contacted months earlier canceled our trip 3 days before departure!
Our driver Tony, who also served as our guide, was always caring and attentive to our needs. Uganda is a country full of natural wonders, and being able to enjoy it peacefully with the right quality-price ratio allows for a full experience of all the activities
We had such a great time on our 2 day / 1 night Safari tour to Akegara National Park in Rwanda. Jado was our AMAZING tour guide who made sure we were cared for and had everything we needed during our time!
Prior to the trip, I had seamless communication with the Safari group who helped figure out exactly what Safari tour I wanted (1 day or more). They sent an example schedule as well as several lodging options. We ultimately chose the “budget” option which was the Rhino Lodge — it did not feel budget at all! It was GORGEOUS and the food was amazing. We even asked if we could adjust the schedule and they were more than happy to accommodate.
We had a fabulous time traveling to the park with Jado, getting settled and eating at the Rhino Lodge, participating in a half day safari that also included a water tour where we saw Rhinos, Crocodiles, Buffalos… and lots of birds! As soon as we drove into the park we saw an elephant and as we were leaving we saw Baboons. We slept and ate well and then the adventure began early the next day, where we had a full day of Safari through the park. We were able to see more Buffalos, impala, Baboons, Giraffes, rhinos, zebras, warthogs and even a rogue hippo wandering around on land. We unfortunately did not see any big cats (leopards or lions) but Jado certainly tried his best to find them.
Once we paid the initial fee prior to the tour, everything was included. This was an amazing trip, we felt very safe, and I would absolutely book again with this company. Thank you guys so much for being so great and easy!!!
From the planning stages to the first meet and greet, Anthony, Brenda and their team went above and beyond to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime! Friendly Gorilla Safaris gave us everything we asked for while keeping in mind our mid-range budget.
They are excellent with communication, professional, patient, and were able to answer all our questions. Our itinerary was amazing with river rafting, game drives, chimp trek and of course the gorilla trek. Accommodations were great, food delicious and Eddie our driver/guide was fantastic! Highly recommend this company.
Cannot recommend this company enough!!! Anthony and Brenda are fantastic and worked with us to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime. All expectations were not only met, but greatly exceeded! From our exhilarating itinerary to the memorable accommodations, every part of the experience was extraordinary.
All the activities including river rafting, game drives, gorilla/chimp/rhino treks and boat rides were spectacular, with stunning views and incredible wildlife sightings, and the food was fantastic throughout. Accommodations were wonderfully planned, and each place we stayed offered something different, but all were so lovely. The warmth and hospitality from everyone we met in Uganda is indescribable. What truly made this trip special, though, was our guide, Eddie. He was knowledgeable, professional, passionate, joyful, and also so attentive to our group’s needs.
We could not have asked for a better driver/guide – he went above and beyond to ensure we had a life-changing adventure every step of the way while simultaneously feeling like a member of the family. It was clear he genuinely cared about making sure we had the BEST time possible. This was more than a vacation – it was an adventure I’ll never forget, and I’m still majorly struggling with post-Uganda depression! Thank you Anthony, Brenda and Eddie for the most unforgettable experience ever. We miss you all!
we had the most amazing time in Uganda accompanied by our very Friendly tour guide Elias.
The support team that handled tour preparations were very kind and responded to every question we had in time. Bliss even went an extra mile to give us a video call during some of the sessions.
We were very lucky to see the rare tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector or Queen Elizabeth while exiting for Bwindi.
I highly recommend this company because they met all our expectations and even delivered more than we imagined.
It was a solo yet memory filled experience right from my first inquiry to the last day of the trip. Everything was smooth. My tour guide Eddie was beyond friendly and had an eagles eye for even the smallest animals.
The most memorable moment was my first sight of the mighty Gorillas in Bwindi.
I highly appreciate and recommend friendly Gorillas safari
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