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3-Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Trip to Rwanda

Safari Overview

Our 3-day tour to Volcanoes National Park enables you to get up close and personal with the rare species. This lifetime experience will give you an opportunity to see the Gorillas and the Golden Monkeys in their natural habitat.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cultural Experience with Gorilla Guardians

Your adventure begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Musanze. Along the way, stop by Gorilla Guardians for a captivating cultural experience that immerses you in the rich traditions of the Rwandan people. Here you will enjoy vibrant cultural dances and mesmerizing drumming performances. You will have the chance to engage in traditional activities, including trying your hand at archery with a bow and arrow.

Watch a local expert prepare herbal mixtures used in traditional medicine, gaining insight into the unique practices of the region.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Rise early for an unforgettable day of gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park! After an early breakfast, we will drive to the park headquarters for a 7 AM briefing, where you will be assigned to a gorilla tracking group.

Then you will set out on an exhilarating journey through lush forests and rugged terrain. The trek may involve some challenging climbing and hiking, but the reward is extraordinary. Once you encounter the majestic mountain gorillas, you will be captivated by the experience of observing them just a few meters away. Witness their daily activities, including mothers caring for their young ones, creating an overwhelming connection with these gentle giants. Return to your lodge for relaxation after an exhilarating day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

After breakfast, set off to track the elusive golden monkeys at the foot of Mount Sabyinyo. With the guidance of an experienced tracker, you will search through the lush vegetation for these charming creatures, often found in troops of 50 or more.

Once you locate the Golden Monkeys, you will have the opportunity to observe the monkeys for an hour as they playfully leap from tree to tree. Capturing them on camera can be a delightful challenge, so adjust your settings for fast shutter speed to capture their lively antics in the low light of the dense undergrowth.

After your golden monkey experience, you will be transferred back to Kigali to catch your international flight home, taking with you unforgettable memories of Rwanda’s breathtaking wildlife and vibrant culture.

Meals: Lunch, Breakfast

Includes & Excludes

  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Airfare.
  • Personal/travel insurance.
  • Driver guides gratuity.
  • Entry Visa to Tanzania
  • All activities stated as “Optional”
  • All kinds of drinks except water.
  • All other Services of a personal nature.

Travel Date & Pricing

  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Airfare.
  • Personal/travel insurance.
  • Driver guides gratuity.
  • Entry Visa to Kenya
  • All activities stated as “Optional”
  • All kinds of drinks except water.
  • All other Services of a personal nature.

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