Mountain Gorilla Trek
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4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Discovery ยท Day 3 of 4

Mountain Gorilla Trek

Day overview

What today is about

The headline experience: an early start at park headquarters for briefing, then a guided trek into bamboo and Hagenia forest in search of one of ten habituated gorilla families. Trek length varies from one to six hours.

Hour-by-hour

Your day in detail

Morning

Park briefing at 7am, group allocation based on fitness level, then trek with porters and armed ranger guides until your family is located. One magical hour with the gorillas.

Afternoon & evening

Return to the lodge for a celebratory hot lunch, certificate presentation, and a free afternoon for massage, journaling, or a visit to the Dian Fossey grave hike trailhead.

Good to know

Practical info

Accommodation

Tiloreza Eco Lodge

Meals

As listed in trip notes

Pace

Moderate ยท driving + activity

Gorilla permits are confirmed at booking. Minimum age 15. A porter (USD $15) is strongly recommended.

Tonight you sleep at

Tiloreza Eco Lodge

Tiloreza Eco Lodge โ€” overnight on day 3
Accommodation

Tiloreza Eco Lodge

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From the trail

Snapshots

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