Rwanda Gorilla Trekking in April

Can I plan a Rwanda gorilla trekking tour in April? Rwanda offers all year-round gorilla trekking experiences. Visiting Rwanda in April also offers you a great opportunity to participate in the memorable mountain gorilla trekking safari.

April is a low/off-month of the year and is the perfect time to enjoy discounted offers from accommodation and transport services. Before you embark on the Rwanda gorilla trekking in April, it is essential to understand what the state of weather conditions.

Around April, Volcanoes National Park experiences the heaviest rainfall. It is a peak wet season and is also characterized by muddy & slippery conditions. The park also receives high humidity in April, and temperatures rise up to 20.5 degrees Celsius (average). The high temperatures are recorded at 24.4 degrees Celsius.

In April, Volcanoes National Park experience constant rainfall that makes it lush green with a spectacular landscape. Hikes to relocate a group of mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park tend to be challenging, considering the muddy or slippery trails.

Guide to Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour in April

What to expect on Rwanda Gorilla Tour in Volcanoes National Park, Come April.

Rwanda gorilla trekking in April in Volcanoes promises you astonishing encounters with a massive group of mountain gorillas. Expect to explore some of the amazing habituated gorilla groups in Rwanda that make it a premier mountain gorilla trekking destination.

The gorilla group families present in Rwanda and can be tracked in Volcanoes National Park include the Umubano gorilla group, Group 13/Agashya group, Amahoro gorilla group, Susa group, Sabyinyo gorilla group, Bwenge group, Hirwa, Ugenda, and new groups such as Kwisanga, Muhoza, and Noheli.

While on a Rwanda gorilla safari, only a single gorilla group is tracked each day. Each of the Rwanda gorilla groups is visited by a maximum of 8 guests. This is a standard rule which applies to all the popular gorilla destinations in Africa.

Briefing marks the beginning of your adventure. Visitors get to know the rules and regulations for gorilla trekking. The official from Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park also assigns a gorilla family plus a ranger guide to visitors.

The actual trekking with the Volcanoes gorillas starts from 8:00am and can last for 2-6 hours, and involves mainly traversing the lush jungle (rainforest and bamboo).

Physical fitness matters when it comes to Rwanda gorilla safaris in April, given the nature of the adventure and habitat. Volcanoes National Park is located at varying altitudes of about 2400 to 4507m.

The Park is set in the Virunga Volcano-dominated region. This Park alone contains 5 out of the 8 Virunga Volcanoes. The Park’s terrain features the unique vegetation cover, hagenia forests, bamboo forest, and Alpine meadows.

The Requirements for Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda in April

Planning to go gorilla trekking in April? If so, then consider carrying the right items and also adequately prepare for your expedition. The essential requirement that you need as a trekker to see the Volcanoes mountain gorillas is a valid gorilla permit.

Volcanoes mountain gorilla permits (Rwanda) cost USD 1500 per person, USD 1050 per visitor, but this is based on the condition that you book a gorilla tour package that covers a minimum of 2 nights in Akagera/Nyungwe Forest National Park. Visitors who choose this option enjoy a super 30% discounted offer, especially around the peak wet (low) season –(November to May).

15% discounted offer on a gorilla permit, translating into USD 1275, and this applies to guests on the conference in Kigali or MICE event. Visitors can also embark on a private Rwanda gorilla tour, where you have to book permits for the whole gorilla group and expect to have exclusive personalized guide services.

Tourists can also experience the best of Behind-the-scenes with permits available at USD 30,000. These permits can be obtained by a minimum of 3 guests.

Who is Eligible to go for the Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Safari?

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is open to guests above 15 years. Valid gorilla permits are only issued to guests of this age bracket. After you have obtained a gorilla permit, you stand a chance to visit a group of gorillas. To enjoy the best of trekking session with the Rwanda gorillas, you should be fit enough, and you can consider practicing.

What else to find on the Rwanda Gorilla Safari in April in Volcanoes

In addition to mountain gorillas, expect to also find wildlife such as bush pigs, forest elephants, spotted hyenas, duikers, golden monkeys, buffaloes, giant forest hogs, and others.

The birds to locate on a birding tour in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, include red-faced woodland warblers, Archer’s ground robin, Rwenzori turacos, collared apalis, African harrier-hawks, African paradise-flycatchers, Albertine owlet-nightjars, and many others.

The Extra Activities to do in Volcanoes National Park

On a visit to Volcanoes National Park in April, expect to experience more than mountain gorilla trekking. The park also offers thrilling Volcano hiking, Golden monkey tracking, Birding or Bird-watching, and Cultural tours in the adjacent community (Iby’Iwacu Village).

Where to Stay on a Gorilla Trekking Tour in April

Budget, midrange, and luxury accommodation facilities are the main options visitors can consider for an overnight on the Rwanda gorilla trekking tour in April. Top budget lodges in Volcanoes include Villa Gorilla Lodge, Kinigi Guesthouse, Urugano Virunga Palace, La Palme Hotel, and Hotel Muhabura.

Checklist of mid-range lodges to stay on gorilla trekking tour in Volcanoes include Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, LeBambou Gorilla Lodge, Five Volcanoes Hotel, Sambora Kinigi, and Da Vinci Lodge. The luxury accommodation alternatives include Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Virunga Lodge, and One&Only Gorilla’s Nest.

Why Book Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safaris in April

The main reasons why you should consider booking gorilla safaris in April include the availability of affordable accommodation options, discounted offers from lodges & transportation.

Possible Rwanda Gorilla Packages to Book with Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd

3-Day Rwanda Gorilla trekking in April, which involves visiting Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. In the 3 days, expect to embark on a gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. You will transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes to visit one of the habituated groups of mountain gorillas with the lead of an experienced Rwandan guide.

5-Day Rwanda wildlife and gorilla trekking tour exceptional primate and game viewing tour package. This includes Akagera National Park for you to explore, mainly wildlife in the savanna plains, especially elephants, leopards, lions, zebras, rhinos, Maasai giraffes, warthogs, roan antelopes, impalas, topis, duikers, and many others.

It combines Volcanoes National Park, where your focus switches to a gorilla trekking adventure. Expect to look for the family of mountain gorillas in the Rwanda Volcanoes.

6-Day Rwanda primate tour –enjoy the search for gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys. This primate trekking excursion mainly introduces you to the rainforest destinations like Nyungwe for chimpanzee tracking & canopy walk; Volcanoes National Park for you to see gorillas, and golden monkeys.

How to Book the Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Tour in April

Not sure how best to book the 2026/2027 gorilla trekking safaris and tours in Rwanda? Then you are in the right place –contact Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd to book your gorilla trekking tours and safaris with ease.

We offer pocket-friendly gorilla packages suitable for all categories of visitors –budget, midrange, and luxury. Book in advance your tour with us and be assured of an unforgettable primate tour experience.