Sabyinyo Safari

Sabyinyo Safari
Parc National des Volcans
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Luxury en-suite bathrooms
Parc National des Volcans Safari
Family of Mountain Gorillas
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Lodging; Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris

A 4-Day Rwanda Safari to See the Magnificent Mountain Gorillas

Witness the majesty of Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas on this 4-day safari. Sabyinyo Safari Lodge is located just minutes away from the headquarters of Parc National des Volcans, making for easy access to the park and its resident gorillas.

Spend your days trekking through the lush forests in search of these gentle giants, coming face to face with them as they go about their daily lives.

This is an experience that will stay with you forever!

Day 1: Volcanoes National Park

  • Arrival in Kigali, you will be met by a driver and private vehicle and driven to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, 2 hours driving time.
  • Afternoon at leisure to settle in and acclimatize and perhaps an afternoon guided bird walk in the surrounds of the lodge.
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Day 2: Volcanoes National Park

  • An early breakfast is served at the lodge, before departing by road to the Parc National des Volcans headquarters.
  • You will then be taken by vehicle to a starting point, to commence your gorilla trek in the forest.
  • The amount of time spent walking is dependent upon which family of Gorillas you are allocated to and where they are to be found on that day.
  • Once the family is sighted you will spend a maximum of one hour with the Gorilla family.
  • After this phenomenal wildlife experience, return to your vehicle on the edge of the forest, returning to Sabyinyo Silverback lodge for lunch.
  • Afternoon at leisure.
  • Meals: All Meals
  • Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Day 3: Volcanoes National Park

  • Early morning breakfast, prior to departing for your second gorilla trek, with the possibility of visiting a different Gorilla family.
  • Return to Sabyinyo Silverback lodge for lunch.
  • In the afternoon, relax or take a drive to the bustling market town of Ruhengeri, nearby, or visit the beautiful lakes of Kivu, Burera, Ruhondo and Karago.
  • Here are also the genocide memorials and community and conservation projects, to be visited.
  • Meals: All Meals
  • Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Day 4: Sabyinyo Safari Ends

  • Depart after breakfast for Kigali in time for your return flight.
  • Meals: Breakfast
Rates From

From US$ 7 529.00 pp

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • Return road transfers from Kigali to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
  • 3 nights full board accommodation
  • SACOLA community fee
  • 2 Gorilla trekking permits (one on each day)
  • Visits to Ruhengeri, or any of the nearby lakes, the Genocide memorials and any community projects
Rates Exclude
  • Visas
  • International and domestic flights
  • Airport taxes
  • Driver-guide gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Telephone bill
  • Laundry
  • Items of a personal nature
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