4-Day Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Musanze

Your journey begins with your arrival at Kigali International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative. After a brief city tour of Kigali, you'll set off on a scenic drive to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. You will enjoy the picturesque landscapes as you make your way to your budget-friendly accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus to learn more about gorilla conservation.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel Muhabura

• Budget hoteljust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

You'll start your day with an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on golden monkey tracking. Accompanied by experienced guides, you will embark on an exhilarating trek through the bamboo forest in search of these lively and rare primates. Once you encounter the golden monkeys, you'll have the opportunity to spend an hour observing their behavior and interactions in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return to your lodge for lunch before crossing the border into Uganda, where you'll drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ruhija Gorilla Guest House

• Mid-range guest housejust outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, your guide will take you to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. You will then set off into the dense forest in search of a gorilla family. Once you find them, you’ll spend an awe-inspiring hour observing these magnificent creatures up close. After the trek, you’ll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning views of Uganda's deepest lake. The evening is yours to unwind and reflect on the day's incredible experience.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Kigali and Departure

After a leisurely breakfast by the lake, you'll begin your drive back to Kigali. Along the way, you'll have opportunities to capture the scenic beauty of the rolling hills of Kigezi and the lush landscapes as you cross back into Rwanda. As you approach Kigali, you might want to stop for some last-minute shopping at the craft village in Remera before heading to the airport for your scheduled departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable 4-day trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.