The 8 Best Volcanoes National Park Tours

1.Half-Day Mukungwa River Canoe Trip from Musanze

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $75Our pick

Spend about six hours canoeing near Musanze with Kingfisher Journeys, mostly on the calm Mukungwa River and around the Twin Lakes area. Guides such as Eve, Yves, Sharon, and Eloi have led trips praised for safety, bird knowledge, and friendly instruction. Expect rural views, small rapids, and a wet ride.

“We had a lovely tour with a lot of bird watching and a perfect weather. Benjamin was great and the atmosphere was charming”

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2.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

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

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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3.Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $260

Leave Kigali at 4:30am for Volcanoes National Park, where a guide and trackers lead you to a mountain gorilla family for up to one hour. Expect a 30-minute to several-hour hike, volcano views, lunch, and a Rwandan culture visit before returning to Kigali.

“This was one of the most incredible experiences of my entire life. From start to finish, it was an amazing day. My driver contacted me the day before and picked me up promptly at 4:30am. Mico was the best tour guide I've had, and I highly recommend him for a safe, informative, and enjoyable excursion. After driving for 2.5 hours, we arrived at the visitor's centre where you receive complementary coffee and the trek briefing. After, you drive to the starting point of the hike. Porters are available to carry your bags, and my guide Felicien was knowledgable and overall great company. The trek itself is beautiful. Good hiking boots…”

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4.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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5.5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $6,500

This private five-day Rwanda trip pairs Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, and Lake Kivu. Your driver-guide handles the road travel, with gorilla and golden monkey treks, Ibyiwacu village, the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, sunset boating, and midrange stays included. Pickup and airport drop-off are available.

“My friends and I had a wonderful trip indeed! It was fun and we had a good experience with Shalom safaris! Good car, smooth drive, and hiking bisoke was not easy but seeing the final step at crater lake you feel the victory!!! Thanks shalom Read more”

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6.1 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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7.5 Days Akagera and Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $6,750

Spend five days with a private guide exploring Kigali, Akagera National Park, and Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Genocide Memorial, take a Lake Rwanyakazinga boat safari, track mountain gorillas, and see golden monkeys. Accommodation, meals, transport, entrance fees, and guiding are included.

“I just had the most amazing experience with Shalom Safari visiting Akagera National Park and Nyungwe National Park! Seriously, they know how to create unforgettable adventures. The scenery in Akagera was stunning, and the wildlife sightiRead more”

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8.One Day Private Gorillas Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $359

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for Volcanoes National Park, then trek through mountain forest to spend one hour with a gorilla family. Your private trip includes an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, bottled water, and an English or French-speaking guide. Gorilla permits cost extra.

“Expectations were exceeded! Tour guides are so well prepared to share safety instructions and Gorillas info, my tour guide/driver, John, he provided me with some background of the Gorillas and had a good talk during the trip, he was so nice and friendly and as well provided some suggestions and tips to keep spending a good time in Rwanda.”

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