Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Kisoro via the Genocide Memorial
4 Day Gorilla Trekking and Muhabura Volcano Hike from Kigali. Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your Kigali. You’ll first visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful and respectful tribute to Rwanda’s history and resilience. This emotional yet enlightening experience sets the tone for the meaningful days ahead.
After the visit, you’ll begin the scenic drive toward the Uganda-Rwanda border. Once you’ve cleared immigration at Cyanika Border Post, you’ll enter Uganda’s southwestern region, known for its rolling hills, and lush green countryside.
Arrive in Kisoro, a charming town nestled between lakes and volcanoes, by late afternoon. You’ll check in at your lodge, settle in, and enjoy dinner with views of the surrounding highlands.
Accommodation: Ikaze cottages
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Wake up early for breakfast, then transfer to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Today is the highlight of your safari: an unforgettable journey into the forest to encounter a habituated family of mountain gorillas. Guided by expert rangers, you’ll trek through thick vegetation and bamboo zones. The trek may last anywhere between 2 to 6 hours, but the moment you meet the gorillas is pure magic.
You’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing them up close watching, mothers, and playful juveniles in their natural habitat. It’s a humbling and awe-inspiring experience.
After the trek, return to the lodge to rest, enjoy a hot meal, and take in the serene mountain surroundings.
Accommodation:Ikaze cottages
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Hike Mount Muhabura
Today is dedicated to an exhilarating adventure: hiking Mount Muhabura, one of the extinct volcanoes in the Virunga Mountain range. Standing at 4,127 meters above sea level, this hike is demanding but doable for fit hikers and offers breathtaking views at the summit — including sights of Rwanda, Uganda, Congo, and the Virunga volcano chain.
The hike typically takes 8–10 hours round-trip, so an early start is necessary. Your ranger guide will lead you through afro-montane vegetation, past crater lakes, and finally to the summit for unmatched panoramic vistas. You’ll be rewarded with one of the most dramatic views in East Africa.
If you’d prefer to relax instead of hiking, you can enjoy leisure time at the lodge or explore nearby Kisoro town and Lake Mutanda.
Accommodation: Ikaze cottages
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Transfer Back to Kigali – End of Tour
After a hearty breakfast, begin your return journey to Kigali. Take in the last views of Uganda’s highlands as you cross back into Rwanda via the Cyanika border. You’ll arrive in Kigali by early to mid-afternoon, depending on road conditions, marking the end of your unforgettable Ugandan adventure.
Your driver can drop you at your hotel or directly at Kigali International Airport, depending on your onward travel plans.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
What’s Included 4 Day Gorilla Trekking and Muhabura Volcano Hike from Kigali.
- Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali (hotel or airport)
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD $800 per person)
- All park entrance and ranger fees
- Full board accommodation (3 nights) at Mondi Lodge
- Mount Muhabura hiking experience with ranger guide
- Bottled water during transfers and activities
- Visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial
- All government taxes and logistics coordination
What’s Not Included 4 Day Gorilla Trekking and Muhabura Volcano Hike from Kigali.
- International flights
- Rwanda/Uganda visa fees (East Africa Tourist Visa recommended)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides, porters, and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Optional activities not listed
What to Pack 4 Day Gorilla Trekking and Muhabura Volcano Hike from Kigali.
- Passport and East Africa Tourist Visa (valid for Rwanda & Uganda)
- Face masks (required for gorilla trekking)
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Long-sleeved shirts and trekking pants
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Daypack with reusable water bottle
- Insect repellent, sunscreen, and sunhat
- Camera (no flash photography during gorilla trek)
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Warm layers for cool mornings and evenings
