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3-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Kigali Safari

Kigali City Tour + Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes NP β€” 3 Days Private Safari

Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Group Size 2–8 People
Difficulty Moderate
Location Kigali & Volcanoes National Park

About This Tour

<h2>3-Day Rwanda Safari Itinerary 2026 β€” Kigali & Gorilla Trekking</h2>
<p>This <strong>3-day Rwanda safari</strong> is the shortest complete Rwanda experience available. In 3 days you see Kigali (Rwanda's dynamic capital) and mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda SafariTours provides a private 4x4, local guide, and handles all permits.</p>
<h2>Day-by-Day 3-Day Rwanda Safari Itinerary</h2>
<h3>Day 1 β€” Kigali City Tour</h3>
<p>Your guide meets you at Kigali airport or hotel. The day covers: <strong>Kigali Genocide Memorial</strong> (the most important historical site in Rwanda β€” deeply moving, not to be missed), Kimironko Market (fresh produce, crafts, local life), Inema Arts Centre (contemporary Rwandan art), and a Kigali viewpoint. Evening at your Kigali hotel.</p>
<h3>Day 2 β€” Transfer to Musanze, Volcanoes NP</h3>
<p>Morning drive to Musanze (2.5 hours from Kigali) β€” the gateway town to Volcanoes National Park. Afternoon: optional <strong>golden monkey tracking</strong> ($100 RDB permit, not in base price). Evening at lodge near Volcanoes National Park.</p>
<h3>Day 3 β€” Gorilla Trekking, Return Kigali</h3>
<p>5:30am breakfast. 6:00am: Kinigi headquarters for RDB briefing and gorilla group assignment. Trek begins β€” <strong>1 hour with mountain gorillas</strong> in the Virunga forest. After trek: lunch in Musanze, drive back to Kigali. Drop-off at hotel or airport (evening flight possible).</p>
<h2>3-Day Rwanda Safari Cost</h2>
<p>From <strong>$2,200 per person</strong> based on 2 people sharing (mid-range lodge). Includes: 2 nights accommodation, private 4x4, local guide, RDB gorilla permit ($1,500), Kigali city tour. Contact us for custom quotes.</p>

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, Inema Arts Centre
Day 2: Transfer to Musanze, golden monkey option
Day 3: Gorilla trekking Volcanoes NP β€” 1 hour with gorilla family
Private 4x4 throughout
All RDB permits included
Best for short Rwanda trips & business travellers

What's Included

Private 4x4 Land Cruiser for 3 days
Professional local guide
RDB gorilla trekking permit ($1,500)
Kigali city tour (Genocide Memorial, markets)
2 nights accommodation (mid-range)
All park entrance fees
Bottled water daily

Not Included

International flights
Meals (unless stated)
Personal travel insurance
Porter hire (~$15 optional)
Tips
Starting From
$2,200
per person (guide + vehicle)
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Tour Quick Facts

Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Group Size 2–8 People
Difficulty Moderate
Location Kigali & Volcanoes National Park
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