3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys
Our 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys takes on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Rwanda’s lush landscapes to Volcanoes National Park to witness the two of the most fascinating primate species in their natural habitats. It also offers you a beautiful tour of Kigali city to the genocide memorial sites, crafts and local markets starting and ending in Kigali Rwanda.
What to Expect on a 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys
- Kigali City Tour
- Thrilling encounter of the mountain gorillas
- cultural village visits
- Golden Monkey Tracking
Brief Tour Itinerary for the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys
Day 1: Kigali City TOUR and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking and Ibywacu village visits
Day 3: Golden monkey tracking and transfer back to Kigali city
Detailed Tour Itinerary for the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys
Day 1: Kigali Tour – Volcanoes national park
Pick up by one of our company tour guides from you hotel in Kigali for a tour of Kigali city. Kigali is a beautiful modern and very clean city, offering visitors a chance to visit Gisozi genocide site, craft shops and local markets.
Have lunch and later hit the road driving north-wards to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze province. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Volcanoes Lodge ( Luxury), Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / La Palme (Mid-range), Muhabura Hotel (Basic).
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking – Ibywacu Cultural Village
Today is the day to see the gorillas, wake up early for a quick breakfast and with your guide, drive to the Kinigi park head offices where briefing takes place.
You can enjoy a cup of coffee and Kinyarwanda cultural performance before briefing. Before, you gorilla trek, you will have briefing on the general overview of what takes place once you meet the gorillas, how to conduct.
You have a chance to which they type of hike you want- easy, moderate and tough, so you decide according to your physical ability.
Once you meet the gorillas, you get to spend just one hour with them, you can photograph them, watch how they interact with each other not affected by your company! It’s such a wonderful experience.
Note: Your camera should not have Flash light as it can threaten the gorillas.
Once you descend from the forest, have lunch at your hotel and relax, In the afternoon head out to visit twin the ibyiwacu cultural village to learn more about the Rwandan culture. Later retire to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking – Transfer to back Kigali
Early breakfast at your hotel and departure to the Kinigi head offices for briefing and trekking golden monkeys in the Volcanoes national park. Once back from your excursion, have lunch and hit the road back to Kigali and thereafter to the airport for your flight back home.
End of 3 days Rwanda gorilla trek and golden monkeys safari.
Inclusions of the 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys
- Gorilla Tracking Permits
- Golden Monkey Tracking permits
- Kigali City tour
- All activities included in the itinerary
- All meals
- Bottled water
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari car
- Full time English speaking driver guide
Exclusions of 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys
- Air tickets
- Personal insurance
- Personal Expenses among which include other beverages, laundry services, tips, extra activities out of the itinerary, extra meals, among others.
Essential Gear to bring for an immersive and enjoyable experience
- Light waterproof and ankle touching hiking boots
- Light Gardening gloves
- Long-sleeved shirt and long trousers
- Good digital Camera
- Light Rain jacket or poncho
- Portable Waterproof daypack
- Portable First aid kit
- Insect repellent
- Travel towel
- Sunglasses and sun creams
- Sun hat
General Gorilla Trekking Guidelines to Consider
• Person’s above 15 years are the only ones allowed to purchase gorilla permits
• Visitors are given only one hour of face to face encounter with gorillas
• Maintain a distance of 7 meters at all times away from gorillas
• You are not smoke, eat or drink near or in gorilla habitat.
• Keep within your group and never surround gorilla family
• No flashlight camera is allowed when taking photos of mountain gorillas
When is the Best Time to go Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda
The best time to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda is during the dry seasons which range from Mid-December to Early February and June to September.
Why the Dry Season?
- Easy trekking conditions as the park trails are less muddy and slippery.
- Better Visibility because of the clear skies which offer the best scenic views of the park.
- Ease of access of the mountain gorillas as they tend to keep in low altitudes during these seasons.
