Explore the Dian Fossey Tomb and visit the Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Campus on a full day educational and scenic tour from Kigali or Musanze.
Overview
Discover the inspiring story of Dian Fossey, one of the world’s most renowned primatologists, through an immersive one-day adventure that takes you deep into the heart of Volcanoes National Park and to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
This tour beautifully combines nature, history, and conservation, offering a hike to Dian Fossey’s tomb at the historic Karisoke Research Site followed by a guided visit to the state-of-the-art Ellen DeGeneres Campus.
You’ll trace Dian Fossey’s footsteps in the misty mountains she called home and learn how her pioneering work continues to protect mountain gorillas today.
Ideal for nature lovers, conservation enthusiasts, and adventurers, this one-day journey brings you closer to Rwanda’s incredible wildlife heritage and the global fight to save the gorillas. Contact Us Now.
Highlights
- Experience a scenic and meaningful hike through Volcanoes National Park.
- Visit the final resting place of Dian Fossey, the world-renowned gorilla researcher.
- Visit the world-class Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Bisoke and Mount Karisimbi.
- Spot forest wildlife such as golden monkeys, buffaloes, and rare bird species.
- Learn about Dian Fossey’s conservation work and the ongoing protection of mountain gorillas.
- Capture stunning photographs of Rwanda’s misty mountains and lush rainforest.
- Comfortable round-trip transfers with a professional driver-guide.
- Comfortable round-trip transfers with a professional driver-guide.
