4-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trek Safari

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day adventure through Rwanda, where you’ll experience thrilling encounters with majestic gorillas and playful golden monkeys. Our expert guides from Majestic Africa Exploration will ensure a seamless and enriching journey, blending wildlife exploration with cultural insights. Below is the detailed itinerary for this incredible safari:

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your driver/guide and transferred to your accommodation in Kigali. Enjoy dinner and relax before an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Your Kigali Hotel (Luxury) / Your Kigali Hotel (Mid-range)
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide for a brief introduction, then head out for a city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn about Rwanda’s history. Following the tour, drive to Musanze, where you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Volcanoes Lodge (Luxury) / Le Bambou Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience

Start the day with a morning coffee, then head to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Afterward, venture into the jungle with a packed lunch in search of the elusive mountain gorillas. Once you locate the gorillas, spend an hour observing their behavior and capturing photographs. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Volcanoes Lodge (Luxury) / Le Bambou Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Golden Monkey Trek and Transfer to Airport

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for the golden monkey trekking briefing, similar to the gorilla trek. Spend time observing and interacting with the playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat. Afterward, return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation before driving back to Kigali. You’ll then be transferred to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of your 4-day Rwanda Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trek Safari.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Trip Inclusions:

  • Gorilla trekking permits
  • Golden monkey trekking permits
  • All accommodations as per itinerary
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Park entry fees and all activities mentioned in the itinerary

Trip Exclusions:

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance