This short gorilla tour departs Kigali at 4:00 am for a 2-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze. After a briefing on trekking rules and gorilla behavior, you’ll head into the forest with experienced guides, porters, and rangers who ensure a safe and memorable adventure. The trek moves at a comfortable pace, with high chances of encountering gorillas in their natural habitat. Visitors must keep a 20-foot distance, though the curious gorillas may come closer. Only eight tourists track each family, and hiring a porter is recommended. You’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent creatures before returning for lunch and driving back to Kigali. End of tour.

The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is a world-class conservation and education center located near Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. It offers interactive exhibits, original artifacts from Dian Fossey’s work, and immersive experiences that showcase over 50 years of mountain gorilla research and protection.