Where to Walk: the 7 Best Kigali Hiking Tours

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

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

Start with hotel pickup at 7 a.m., then walk beside the Nyabarongo River, through farms and a local neighborhood, and up Mount Kigali. Your guide shares cultural and plant knowledge as you climb. At the summit, one activity is included: ziplining, archery, horse riding, or a squad bike ride. Ask if Serge is available to guide you.

“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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2.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

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

Start in Kigali and cross into Uganda for a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours handles permits, transport, meals, accommodation, and guiding. Guides such as Fred, Herbert, Jackson, John, and Godfrey have led past trips. Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga is an optional extra.

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3.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

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

You leave Kigali at 4:30 am with a private driver-guide for Volcanoes National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas and five volcanoes. Expect a long but scenic drive, ranger briefing, a 2 to 5 hour trek, one hour with a gorilla family, and return transport. The permit is not included.

“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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4.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

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

Travel from Kigali to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with Bamboo Ecotours, crossing at Cyanika and trekking mountain gorillas with a national park guide. Drivers such as Jackson, Godfrey, Herbert, and Fred have led past trips. The package includes permits, ground transfers, and meals, while tented park accommodation costs extra.

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5.From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $450

Leave Kigali at 3:00 AM for Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park, cross the border with help from your driver, and trek with a ranger through Virunga forest. You get up to one hour with a gorilla family. Robert, Vincent, Hassan, Jefferson, and other staff have handled recent trips, with private 4x4 transport, breakfast, lunch, water, and a walking stick included. The $800 gorilla permit is extra.

“Everything was perfectly organized. The team arranged all the permits in advance, so we could relax and enjoy the experience. On the day of the trek, we were picked up in Kigali and driven smoothly to the destination in Uganda. Border crossing was easy, and all guides and staff were incredibly friendly and professional. Seeing the gorillas up close was absolutely breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime moment we’ll never forget!”

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6.Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

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

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with driver-guide John for the 2.5-hour trip to Musanze and Kinigi. After a park briefing, trek 2 to 8 hours with rangers and trackers to find a gorilla family. The $299 base price includes transport, water, and Kigali transfers, but the $1,500 international permit may be extra.

“I had the tremendous experience with Unique Africa Venture and John, my driver guide. Even though it was peak season and permit was sold out at the official website, they somehow engaged with the authority and find a spot for me. And tour itself was very special. I was able to see many gorillas very clearly even though it was in the mountain. I’d recommend anyone considering and suffering to find a spot for gorilla tracking to go with this company”

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7.From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek: Bwindi Nat Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 2 days · from $560

Travel from Kigali to Uganda’s Mgahinga or Bwindi gorilla area, based on permit allocation, with a private English-speaking guide. Jeff, Hassan, and Zidane have led past departures. The trip includes one lodge night, border help, transport, and a one-hour gorilla encounter, but the $800 permit is extra.

“Amazing experience and very well-planned tour! Hassan, our driver, was wonderful and explained many things along the way. The accommodation in Uganda was super lovely and provided delicious meals. Hanging out with the gorillas up close was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 10/10 would recommend!”

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