3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

Choose a short gorilla journey with a different setting: the forested slopes of Uganda’s Virunga volcanoes. This three-day escape begins in Kigali and stays near Kisoro, with a full day reserved for your guided gorilla trek.

Your safari at a glance

• Route: Kigali → Kisoro / Mgahinga → Kigali
• Stay: 2 nights near Kisoro
• A good fit for: Travellers adding a focused gorilla experience to a Rwanda visit.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Kigali to Kisoro

Meet your Tavira guide and travel across the Rwanda–Uganda border to the Kisoro highlands. Settle into your lodge and prepare for the forest.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga

Attend the ranger briefing at Ntebeko before trekking. Keep the afternoon free to rest; wildlife movements determine how long you spend walking.

Day 3: Return to Kigali

Enjoy breakfast before the return road transfer. An additional golden monkey trek requires a separate permit and a suitable departure schedule.

What the safari includes

One standard gorilla trekking permit per person, two lodge nights, private road transfers with a driver-guide, drinking water and meals specified in your confirmed itinerary.

Price and booking details

The displayed price is an indicative starting rate in US dollars. Your travel dates, party size, room arrangements and activity availability determine the final total. Golden monkey trekking and community visits are optional extras. Cross-border travel requires the appropriate entry documents.

Before payment, ask Tavira for the named accommodation, meal plan, included activities and complete price for your party. International flights, visas, travel insurance and personal expenses are excluded unless explicitly listed in your written booking confirmation.

Plan your departure

Send your preferred dates, number of travellers, arrival point and room preferences using BOOK YOUR AFRICA SAFARI. Tell us about any walking or accessibility needs before selecting a forest activity. Bookings are confirmed only after availability and the final arrangements have been agreed.

Explore more Africa safari packages or contact the Tavira team to discuss this route.