4 Days Rwanda Tour: Gorilla Trekking, Bisoke Mountain Hike, Kigali City Tour
4 Days Rwanda Tour: Overview
Embark on a captivating 4 days Rwanda tour designed for active and adventurous travelers. This remarkable 4 days in Rwanda vacation tour journey includes thrilling gorilla trekking, an exhilarating hike up Mount Bisoke in Volcanoes National Park, an insightful tour of Kigali City, and a visit to the poignant Genocide Memorial.
Begin your 4 days Rwanda tour journey at Volcanoes National Park, home to one-third of the world’s mountain gorillas. Encountering these gentle giants in their natural habitat is an unforgettable highlight of any Rwandan safari. You’ll also conquer the summit of Mount Bisoke, a dormant volcano standing at 3,711 meters, featuring a stunning crater lake at its peak.
Conclude your tour with a visit to Kigali City and the Genocide Memorial Museum, which poignantly documents the tragic events of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Travel in comfort in a 4×4 safari vehicle, enjoying the picturesque Rwandan countryside as you journey between Kigali and Volcanoes National Park.
Book or customize this affordable tour to suit your preferences and interests.
4 Days Rwanda Tour: Prime Activities
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Hiking Mount Bisoke, 3,711 meters (12,175 feet)
- scenic road trip through Rwanda’s landscapes
- Touring the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum
- Optional Golden monkey tracking
- Optional Dian Fossey Tomb hike
- Optional Gorilla Guardian Cultural Village tour
- Optional relaxation at Lake Kivu
4 Days Rwanda Tour: Featured Destinations
- Day 1, 2 & 3: Volcanoes National Park
- Day 4: Kigali City—Kigali Genocide Museum
4 Days Rwanda Tour: Highlights
- Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport and transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, followed by leisure time.
- Day 3: Hike Mount Bisoke volcano, reaching 3,711 meters.
- Day 4: Return to Kigali, visit the Kigali Genocide Museum, and tour Kigali City.
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Our experienced driver-guide will greet you warmly when you arrive at Kigali International Airport and give you a briefing about Rwanda and the exciting tour that lies ahead. Enjoy a scenic 2-3 hour drive northwest through Rwanda’s picturesque rolling green hills to Musanze, near the Volcanoes National Park headquarters. This park, established in 1925, protects a third of the world’s mountain gorillas and features rainforests and bamboo forests within the Virunga Mountains.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Lodge
- Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Muhabura Hotel
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Pick-up from the airport, Transfer to Musanze
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Start your day with an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing. Set out on a trek through dense vegetation with a knowledgeable ranger to find a mountain gorilla family. The Rwanda gorilla trek can last from 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. The effort is richly rewarded with a breathtaking hour spent observing these gentle giants up close in their natural habitat.
Return to your lodge for a well-deserved late lunch and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Bisate Lodge
- Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Muhabura Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: gorilla trekking,
Optional Evening Activities: Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village tour & Tour the beautiful Twin Lakes
Day 3: Mount Bisoke Hike
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters with a packed lunch for a briefing before beginning your ascent of Mount Bisoke. This dormant volcano stands at 3,711 meters and features a stunning crater lake at the summit. The hike, which takes approximately 4 hours to reach the top, passes through various vegetation zones, including bamboo and Hagenia forests, offering opportunities to spot unique wildlife.
Enjoy lunch at the summit before descending, which takes about 2 hours. Return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Lodge
- Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Muhabura Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Volcano hiking
Optional Activities: Dian Fossey Hike, Golden monkey tracking, Lake Kivu beach relaxation
Day 4: Return to Kigali, Genocide Museum, and City Tour
After a relaxed breakfast, take a 2-3 hour drive back to Kigali, renowned as Africa’s greenest and cleanest capital city. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a deeply moving site commemorating the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. The memorial offers a poignant insight into the tragic events and the remarkable journey of reconciliation and progress in Rwanda.
Following the memorial tour, explore Kigali with visits to local markets, art galleries, and craft centers. Conclude your tour with a transfer to the airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Drive back to Kigali, Kigali Genocide Memorial tour, Drop-off at the airport
Optional Activities: Dian Fossey Hike, Golden monkey tracking
