4 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkey Trekking Safari
4 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkey Trekking Safari is an affordable tour that will take you to Volcanoes national park in Rwanda where you will be able to engage is gorilla trekking which is the most popular activity that gives you an opportunity to spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas. You will also participate in golden monkey trekking, visit the twin lakes of Lake Burera and Ruhodo and wrap up the safari with a city tour in Kigali.
Highlights of the 4 days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkey trekking tour
- Day 1: Arrival at Kigali airport and transfer to Volcanoes national park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking
- Day 3: Golden monkey trekking and twin lake tour
- Day 4: Transfer to Kigali for a city tour
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes national park, depending on the time of arrival at Kigali international airport on the first day of the 4 days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkey trekking tour, you will be welcomed by our driver guide who will brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Volcanoes national park. The journey takes about 2 to3 hours drive and will be filled with spectacular views of the rolling hills, beautiful landscape, traditional homesteads among others. Upon arrival you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park
Gorilla trekking, after an early breakfast on the second day of the 4 days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkey trekking tour you will carry your lunch box and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing. After the briefing you will be allocated an experienced park ranger and a habituated gorilla family to trek which is done according to age, physical fitness and personal preferences. Trekking of the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park takes about 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will have great views of other primates like vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, forest birds, different plant and tree species among others. once the mountain gorillas are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat where you will be able to observe their habits, behaviors, watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, playing, grooming each other, take great pictures and record the breathtaking moments to show people back home after the safari. After the face to face interaction with the mountain gorillas you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking, meet up with your driver guide and return back to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking and twin lakes tour
Golden monkey trekking, after an early breakfast on the second day of the 4 days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkey trekking tour your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations of golden monkey trekking. After the briefing you will be allocated a golden monkey family to trek and a park guide who will is well conversant with trails in the forest. Golden monkey trekking takes about 30 minutes to 3 hours and during trekking you will follow trails of left over leaves and bamboo shoots. Once the golden monkeys are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural environment which gives you an opportunity to learn about their behaviors, watch them jump up in tree branches, take photos and record videos which give you lifetime experiences. After the one hour encounter with the golden monkeys you will trek back to the park headquarters where meet your driver guide and transfer to the lodge for lunch.
Twin lakes tour, after lunch you will drive to the twin lakes of Lake Burera and Ruhondo which are located at the base of Mount Sabyinyo, Muhabura, Bisoke and Gahinga. Upon arrival you will be rewarded with spectacular views of hills, terraced farmlands, beautiful landscapes, views of the fishermen who will be fishing, views of the sundowner, water birds among others. You will also be able to relax your mind, breathe fresh air, take incredible pictures among others. After the twin lakes visit you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Departure to Kigali for a city tour
On the last day of the 4 days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkey trekking tour you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Kigali for a city tour. During the city tour you will be able to visit Kigali genocide memorial centre, craft markets, museum and after go for lunch in one of the restaurants. After lunch you will transfer to Kigali international airport for your departure flight or drive to the hotel in Kigali depending on your schedule.
End of 4 days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkey trekking tour
Inclusions of the 4 days Rwanda gorillas and Golden monkey trekking tour
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Kigali city tour
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- Twin lakes tour
- Services of an English speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Pick up and drop off
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled water
Exclusions of the 4 days Rwanda gorillas and Golden monkey trekking tour
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Life insurance
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, tips among others.
