Kigali and Musanze gorilla break in 4 days (3 nights)

4 days · Rwanda

One night in Kigali on arrival, then the road north to Musanze, the town that serves Volcanoes National Park, for two nights. The full day in Musanze is for the gorilla trek, which can take from one to several hours before the hour spent with a gorilla family; the rest of the stay can include the twin lakes or a village visit. The last day is the drive back to Kigali, with time for the Kigali Genocide Memorial before an evening flight.

The route, stop by stop

1. Kigali, Rwanda · 1 night

Arrive by fly — Arrive at Kigali International Airport

Breaks the journey after the flight and leaves time for the city and the Kigali Genocide Memorial before heading north.

2. Musanze, Rwanda · 2 nights

Arrive by drive — By road from Kigali

The closest town base to the Kinigi park headquarters, where gorilla trek briefings start early; two nights keep the trek day free of a long drive.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Rwanda.

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