Your 4 days at Rwanda Gorillas, Golden Monkey Safari will take you to Volcanoes National Park which is one of the volcanoes among the Virunga massif There are two main activities carried out in this park and they are; Gorilla and golden monkey trekking, and you are only given one hour while in the presence of these endangered animals when found in the forest.
Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Today when you arrive in Kigali, you are going to meet the company driver who is going to drive you through this 4-day Rwanda gorillas, golden monkey safari. He will brief you first and then transfer you to the North Eastern where this Park lies. This park is one of the three gorilla destinations in the whole world, check-in at the hotel get lunch, and rest in the afternoon.
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High-End: Virunga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking day
Wake up very early in the morning enjoy breakfast get your packed lunch then drive to Kinigi Park Headquarters in Volcanoes National Park. You are going to be briefed and then led to the forest to search for mountain gorillas, these gorillas live in groups and there are 10 habituated mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and you will trek one of them. You are going to be allowed to stay in the presence of mountain gorillas for one hour even though the search for them takes 2-7 hours. Send your one hour with them take photos then move back to the lodge for dinner.
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High-End: Virunga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking and Iby’iwachu Cultural encounter
With breakfast in the morning, drive to the park headquarters for a briefing then move to the forest to search for these golden monkeys. You will also be looking at other primates and mammals that live in this park. Since they are also endangered, one hour is always given to trekkers to follow them, after returning to the lodge for a hot lunch.
In the evening, discover the culture of the Rwandans and you will have to dance to their tunes since they are so interesting, taste their meals if you wish and don’t forget to buy a souvenir for remembrance. Dinner at the lodge.
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High-End: Virunga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali
On this last day of your 4 days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkey, wake up have breakfast then check out from the lodge and drive to Kigali for your flight back home.
Location: Kigali
Accommodation: No
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
Golden Monkey
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees