Rwanda gorilla and Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP
Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris
Trip Overview
Tracking mountain gorillas is one of the most popular Rwandan tourist activities. This 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking takes you to track gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Mountain Gorillas can only be found in a few places on Earth and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is one of them. This is why tourists from around the world visit Rwanda every year to take part in Gorilla trekking. For these 3 days, we have added 1 day of Golden Monkey trekking to round off your experience. If you book this trip from tourst.com , you will get the discount of 3% of the total amount to be paid
Day 1: Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
Your day will begin with a warm welcome from our driver guides, who will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali or meet you upon arrival at Kigali International Airport. After completing immigration formalities, you’ll be introduced to the adventure ahead. Following a brief orientation, you’ll embark on a Kigali city tour, starting with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, which offers a deep and meaningful insight into Rwanda’s history. After this reflective experience, you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before setting off on a scenic drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the "Land of a Thousand Hills" on the way to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival in Musanze, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation, where you can relax over dinner and settle in for an overnight stay, ready for the next day’s exciting adventure.
Accommodation Options:
Standard Accommodation: La Palme Hotel
Midrange Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch & dinner.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking Experience and Cultural Village Visit
Begin the day with breakfast and get ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Rwanda park officials. Ensure to bring a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, hiking boots, etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. In the afternoon, you will have a local community encounter by visiting the Iby’ Iwacu cultural center to get to know the real traditional history of Rwanda’s past kingship leadership, marriage, beer making, and local herbs to mention but a few. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation Options:
Standard Accommodation: La Palme Hotel
Midrange Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch & dinner.
Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking and Transfer to Kigali airport.
After a leisurely breakfast, you will set out for the Office of Tourism, where you’ll receive a briefing on the code of conduct for observing the golden monkeys. Enjoy an unforgettable day watching and photographing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch, followed by a transfer from the Volcanoes back to Kigali. If time permits, visit the Genocide Memorial Center before continuing to Kigali Airport for your outbound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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Price per person sharing in USD
Price per person sharing in USD
Accommodation Options 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax
Standard Accommodation $ 2,753 $ 2,375 $ 2,277 $ 2,210 $ 2,151 $ 2,127
Mid Standard Accommodation. $ 3,182 $ 2,640 $ 2,538 $ 2,475 $ 2,413 $ 2,391
Luxury Accommodation $ 4,300 $ 3,245 $ 3,215 $ 3,080 $ 3,050 $ 2,996
This safari package includes.
• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• 1 Gorilla permits ($1500), per person
• 1 golden monkey permit, per person
• En-route lunches
• Kigali City tour
• Services of English speaking driver/guide
• Bottle of mineral water during safari
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and cigars.
