Rwanda · HIKING & TREKKING

The 15 Best Hikes & Treks in Rwanda

26 tours  ·  from $97

Everything here is uphill, which is either the appeal or the problem. These 15 cover the volcano climbs, the crater lakes, the forest trails and the city hills, with altitude gain, timing and what each one costs.

Mount Kigali Hike and Zipline Adventure Tour(Pick up &drop off) - Two sides of Kigali from the summit
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Mount Kigali Hike and Zipline Adventure Tour(Pick up &drop off)

1.Mount Kigali Hike and Zipline Adventure Tour(Pick up &drop off)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $150Our pick

Start with a guided walk beside the Nyabarongo River and through local farms, then climb Mt. Kigali for wide city and countryside views. Your guide, including Serge when assigned, supports your pace. One summit activity, such as ziplining or archery, is included, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“I had a beautiful time. Seeing the locals doing the hike effortlessly, was even more encouraging and rewarding. The different views were breathtaking.”

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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day 1: Kigali to Uganda through Musanze
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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

2.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Start in Kigali, cross into Uganda, and spend a full day trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours includes permits, transfers, meals, lodging, and guide fees. You may trek at Mgahinga instead if permits require it, with golden monkey trekking available at extra cost.

“We booked a 4-day tour with Bamboo Ecotours with the following itinerary: Kigali-Lake Kivu-Gorilla Trek @ Bwindi-Kisoro Coffee Tour. It was a big group of 7 of us, and we are really satisfied with the company and its staffs and definitely recomRead more”

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park - Kinigi briefing and the rules of gorilla trekking
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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

3.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger briefing leads into a two-to-five-hour gorilla trek. Your private driver-guide handles the road, lunch and return transfer. Permit costs are extra, and gorilla trekking is limited to ages 15 and older.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali - Sleeping near Bwindi and checking the campsite details
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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

4.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,780

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and the Cyanika border to Uganda’s Bwindi Forest. Bamboo Ecotours includes transfers, meals, and your gorilla permit, with national park guides leading the trek. Past trips have used drivers such as Jackson, Herbert, and Godfrey.

“I had three days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kisoro District courtesy of Bamboo Ecotours and the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. I stayed at Rushaga Lodge. Lovely food, comfortable lodgings and friendly atmosphere with great views.”

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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari - Entering Bwindi and meeting the Batwa
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

5.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,810

Travel from Kigali across Rwanda’s hills to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Trek mountain gorillas for up to one hour after a 2 to 8 hour hike, visit a Batwa village, then boat across Lake Bunyonyi. The small group has a maximum of seven people.

“Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali.”

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Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park - The road from Kigali to Musanze
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Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park

6.Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $350

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am with an English-speaking driver-guide, reach Musanze and Kinigi for gorilla trekking, then return by private vehicle. Robertson and Peterson are named guides associated with the service. Lunch, water, transport, and park fees are included, but the gorilla permit is not.

“We enjoyed everything. It was on-time, comfortable vehicle, guy was very friendly and helpful. Recommended.”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour - Leaving Kigali before sunrise
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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

7.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $2,650

Leave Kigali before dawn for Volcanoes National Park, where guides lead you through forest to a habituated gorilla family. The private Jeep, permit, hotel transfers, and support from guides such as Muhammad, Alain, Mico, or Didy make this a practical one-day option, though the hike can last up to eight hours.

“I love the experience, and what a privilege to witness such of animals in there own turf. A overcast day is what photographers needs for pictures perfect and thats what we had. The staff (driver) Mico was outstanding, considering thRead more”

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Women-led Coffee Farm Trek - Meeting the farmers with Patty
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Women-led Coffee Farm Trek

8.Women-led Coffee Farm Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $150

Start at Question Coffee Gishushu in Kigali for an 8-hour outing to a women-run coffee cooperative near Akagera National Park. Meet the farmers with guide Patty, watch coffee production, enjoy lunch at Urugo Eco-Lodge, and visit the Women’s Opportunity Center.

“After traveling to Kigali for a work conference, my colleagues and I decided to book this tour and I’m so glad that we did! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and you shouldn’t hesitate to book! Our guide was friendly and inviting and did such a great job answering oRead more”

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Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda - Volcanoes National Park and the gorilla trek
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Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda

9.Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $7,687

You’ll travel from Kigali with a private vehicle and in-person guide to Rwanda’s Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Akagera areas, with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, golden monkeys, game drives, birding, Lake Kivu, meals, lodging, and park fees included. Guides such as Lillian, Natacha, Ezra, and Izra help shape the trip.

“My friends & I on girls trips, accomplished our bucket list with Neza Safari in Jan-2024. We highly recommend Neza Safari, Lillian & IzRa if you are seeking a dream vacation.”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda - Choosing between Mgahinga and Bwindi
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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

10.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,680

Start around 4am from Kigali with a private driver and cross into Uganda for a ranger-led trek in Mgahinga or Bwindi, based on permit availability. Gorilla permits, transport, bottled water, and a hot lunch are included. Guides such as Kenneth, Chris, Emma, and Innocent have helped make the experience personal and well organized.

“That whole experience was amazing!! Katona Tours organized the trip perfectly, Innocent was a fabulous guide, he was knowledgeable about the forest, the Gorillaz, the process of tracking etc. I highly recommend Innocent as a guide when in Uganda and I definitely recommend the gorilla trek 👍🏿”

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Local hills hiking - Starting at Gakenke Market
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Local hills hiking

11.Local hills hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $110Best value

Start at 8:00 am in Gakenke for a six-hour guided hike through local villages, including a 20-minute stop at Gakenke Market and a visit to a primary school. Reach 8,700 feet for broad views of lakes, villages, and Bagenge Rock. Snacks are included, but bring extra food and water.

“The hiking was interesting and the tour guide made it interactive and interesting. Not for the feint hearted though.”

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One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby'iwacu Cultural Village - Kinigi briefing and gorilla family assignment
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One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby’iwacu Cultural Village

12.One Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Iby’iwacu Cultural Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $300

Leave Kigali early with an Afri Safaris guide, reach Kinigi for the gorilla briefing, and hike into Volcanoes National Park for a close look at a gorilla family. Afterward, visit Iby’iwacu Cultural Village and stop for lunch at Migano Cafe in Musanze. Ben may be your guide.

“Ben, the guide, was amazing! He had such a cool vibe, and the music in the car set the perfect mood. We even stopped along the way to take photos of the Volcanoes—so thoughtful! He made sure the trek to see the gorillas was easy and wRead more”

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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park - The 2 to 8 hour search for gorillas
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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

13.Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $299

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with driver-guide John for Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing in Kinigi, a park ranger leads your 2 to 8 hour trek to mountain gorillas. Transport, water, and Kigali transfers are included, but check if your $1,500 permit is covered.

“I did not complete the activity due to lack of clarification. I am awaiting a refund.”

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2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda - Overnight lodges near the park
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2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

14.2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,200

Travel privately from Kigali to Uganda’s Bwindi or Mgahinga forest, stay overnight at a listed lodge, then trek with UWA guides for 2 to 6 hours to spend one hour near mountain gorillas. Chris, Kenny, and Richard are among the guides used by this operator, though assignments are not guaranteed.

“We had a 6 day tour of Uganda with Chris from Katona! The trip was amazing! We travelled with our two daughters and our guide was patient and thoughtful! He was extremely knowledgeable regarding gorillas and chimpanzees. He had exteRead more”

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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park - Reaching Volcanoes National Park
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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

15.1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $2,699

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for a private 4x4 trip to Volcanoes National Park. Spend about four hours tracking endangered mountain gorillas, then visit Gorilla Guardians Village. Your permit, guide, driver, lunch, snacks, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Extraordinary activity with a very competent team, including driver, guide, trackers, etc. A once in a lifetime experience.”

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