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Gorilla Trekking in Kigali & Volcanoes National Park

Plan your permit, packing list and trek day for an encounter with mountain gorillas.

Updated July 29, 2026

Gorilla Trekking in Kigali & Volcanoes National Park

Permits should be booked months in advance through the Rwanda Development Board. Treks range from 30 minutes to several hours depending on where the gorilla family is found that morning.