3 Days
Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkey Trekking Safari Rwanda
$3,900 per person
Overview
Best time to visit: JANUARY – DECEMBER
Experience the ultimate safari thrill on this gorilla trekking & golden monkey experience in Rwanda. Trek into the dense rainforest of Volcanoes in search of the elusive mountain gorillas & the golden monkeys. Once found, spend up to an hour observing these gorillas and golden monkeys in their natural habitat.
Highlights:
- Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Scenic views and sights of Rwanda
Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Set off for a 4 – 5 hour drive from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park. Arrive and settle in at your lodge as you prepare for your next days’ trek.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
On this 3 Days Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkey Trekking Safari Rwanda we’ll trek in Volcanoes National Park. We’ll head to the park office for briefing before heading to the depth of the jungle for what is a most unique wilderness experience. Thereafter, the rangers will walk you down the narrow forest paths through thick undergrowth. Once found, the rangers will brief us through the dos and don’ts before making any contact with the mountain gorillas.
We’ll spend up to 1 hour watching the gorillas in their natural habitat. We’ll get in proximity with the gorillas as you quietly observe them play, eat, forage, groom, sleep and sometimes watch them mate. This once in a lifetime experience will give us insights of the life of these gorillas and social dynamics of the gorilla families. Gorilla watching also gives us a chance to observe the sticking similarities between the apes with human in habit and social norms. Watch out for the juveniles who are always excited about our presence.
After trekking, we’ll break for lunch in the forest before embarking on the hike back to the starting point. After a long day’s trek, return to the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking & Return to Kigali
Have an early breakfast and then transfer to Volcanoes National Park for Golden Monkey trekking. Spend up to 2- 4 hours in search for these rare Monkey species. Once found, you’ll have 1 hour with these fascinating primates. Afterwards, hike back to the offices where you’ll find your guide to start your journey back to Kigali. Your driver will drop you off at Kigali Airport for your return flight.
Accommodation: No accommodation planned
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Package Includes
- 1 Gorilla Permit each
- 1 Golden Monkey permit.
- Shared accommodation in lodge(s) listed above
- Transportation in custom built safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled Water & Fruit snacks
- Meals as listed above
- Activities as listed above
Package Excludes
- Tips
- Beverages
- Meals not listed
- Personal expenses
- Personal Medical & Travel Insurance
- All meals not listed above
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What To Carry
- Passport copy
- A good pair of trekking boots
- Long sleeved shirt
- Rain coat
- Trousers
- Swimming costume
- Small torch
- Sun glasses
- A hat
- Warm gloves
- Sun screen
- Insect repellant
- A good camera and a pair of keen eyes!