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3 Day Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey trekking safari

Safari overviewThis 3 Day Gorillas and Golden monkey trekking safari will take through Volcanoes National park,Trip Summery

Duration3 days, 2 nights

DestinationRwanda

HighlightGorilla trek

Starts inKigali

StylePrivate, tailor-made

On this routeVolcanoes

3 Day Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey trekking safari: overview

Safari overview

This 3 Day Gorillas and Golden monkey trekking safari will take through Volcanoes National park,

Trip Summery

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Pick up and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Step off your flight and be welcomed by Kashari Resort tours and travel guide who will guide you to the VIP lounge whilst your luggage is being collected and your visas are being arranged.

Gain an insight into the city of Kigali and explore the history of Rwanda in the company of your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on your journey to Volcanoes National Park and check in at Kinigi cottages

After a delicious lunch at the lodge, immerse yourself in the legacy of Dian Fossey’s pioneering work with the Gorillas at the nearby Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Fund.

Day 2Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the briefing area at the headquarters of Volcanoes national park. The ranger guide will share tips on your time in the park and when you encounter mountain gorillas.

In the meantime, enjoy Rwandan coffee as you wait to start your trek. After the briefing you are distributed in different Gorilla groups to start the trek. Gorilla trekking requires that you be relatively fit to enjoy hiking in the Volcanoes.

If you are able to finish in the morning, there is an option of visiting the gorilla guardian’s village. Learn about the Rwandan culture and the people who co-existed with the gorillas for centuries.

Day 3Golden Monkey trekking

After an early breakfast, we transfer again to the briefing area but this time for golden monkey trekking. Golden monkeys are primates that reside in the Virunga regions of Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. The golden monkeys are generally more active than the gorillas.

Follow them as they forage for food especially the bamboo shoots. Sometimes they are seen getting into the surrounding gardens for potatoes. The trek to their habitat is much more manageable than some of the gorilla families. You will receive a briefing at the park headquarters before you start your golden monkey trek just like the previous day.

You can carry packed lunch but usually the trek lasts a few minutes and you are able to return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch the driver guide will transfer you to Kigali to return to your hotel or take your flight home.

Drive time – 2 hours 30 minutes Or Helicopter (Augusta) – 35 minutes

Good to know

Best regards,

Furaha Janat

Kashari Resort Tours and Travel

+256773831630

furahajanat@gmail.com

Professional English guide

Gorilla tracking permit

Golden monkey permit

Park fees

Accommodations and meals

Car hire and Fuel

Bottled water

Alcoholic drinks/spirits

Laundry

Personal Insurance,

Tips

Souvenir

Tips and gratuities

Services of a personal nature like laundry

Questions about this tour

Can this itinerary be changed?

Yes. Every Fuga safari is private, so we can add or remove days, change lodges or combine this tour with another park. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire.

When should I book the gorilla permit?

As early as possible: permits are limited each day. Uganda permits cost US$800 and Rwanda permits US$1,500. See our gorilla permits guide.

Which comfort levels are available?

We can run this tour at budget, mid-range or luxury level. The lodges change, the route stays the same, and we quote each level separately.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry with your dates. We check permit availability, send a costed itinerary, and confirm once you pay the deposit. See how to book.