4-Day Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkeys
This 4 day Gorilla trekking and golden monkeys trekking safari will take you from Kigali International Airport all the way to Muhabura Hotel for overnight stay and into Virunga National Park and Volcanoes National Park for the observing of primates. You will also get to visit the twin lakes of Burera & Ruhondo and have the opportunity to visit the Genocide Memorial Centre.
Itinerary
- This tour starts and ends in Kigali
- This operator can book your international flights
- Fly to/from Kigali Airport
- A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day 1 – Arrive Kigali and Travel to Ruhengeri
You will be met by Golden Rwanda Safaris driver/guide at the Kigali International airport. You will have a brief meet and greet and learn about your safari. You will then be driven to hotel Muhabura for your overnight stay. The journey should take around 2 hours. You can also arrange to stay the night in Kigali depending on the time or arrival in the airport.
Main Destination: Musanze
Accommodation: Muhabura Hotel
- Mid-range hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast
- Drinking water
Day 2 – Transfer to Gorilla Trekking
Transfer to Virunga National Park for the first Gorilla Trekking. You have to be at RDB’s Office at 7am for a short briefing before you can depart on the adventure. Expect to make some amazing memories trekking these gorillas. At the end of the day you will return to the hotel Muhabura for overnight.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Muhabura Hotel
- Mid-range hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast
- Drinking water
Day 3 – Golden Monkeys Trekking
After your morning wake-up call and breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters. Here you will go over Golden Monkeys trekking formalities and get a briefing by the Volcanoes National Park guides. After the Golden Monkey trek, have lunch at the hotel and enjoy the scenery. Overnight at the hotel.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Muhabura Hotel
- Mid-range hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast
- Drinking water
Day 4 – Drive back to Kigali and Visit Genocide Memory
Before being transferred to Kigali, you will visit the twin lakes of Bulera & Ruhondo. These are beautiful lakes located at the base of the volcano Muhabura and close to the border with Uganda. They are surrounded by steep hills and large waterfalls with a backdrop of the Virunga volcanic mountains. These twin lakes are great spots to visit and used to be referred to as neglected gems. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop. Depending on your departure time and if you missed the opportunity on the first day, you will have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gizozi and an excursion in Kigali town.
- Main Destination: Kigali
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
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- Breakfast Lunch & dinner
- Drinking water
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DepartureKigali International Airport
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Departure Time09:00AM
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Return Time09:00AM
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IncludedPark fees(For non-residents)All activities(Unless labeled as optional)All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)A professional driver/guide
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Not IncludedInternational flights(From/to home)Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tourPersonal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
