3-Day Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You'll start your day with a Kigali city tour, visiting key attractions such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kimironko Market and exploring vibrant neighborhoods like Nyamirambo.
Lunch: You'll enjoy a traditional Rwandan lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: After lunch, you'll depart for Volcanoes National Park (approximately 2-3 hours' drive).
Evening: You'll arrive at your accommodation near the park, check in, and relax in preparation for your gorilla trekking adventure the following day.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City)

Accommodation:

La Palme Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Early Morning: You'll depart for Volcanoes National Park for your gorilla trekking adventure. After a briefing, you'll trek through the forest to observe the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Late Morning: You'll spend an unforgettable hour with the gorillas, then return to base.
Afternoon: You'll enjoy lunch and relax at your lodge.

Visit the Iby'iwacu village for a cultural performance.
Evening: Rest and prepare for the next day's golden monkey trek.

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:

La Palme Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Trekking

You'll depart from your lodge for golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing, you will trek through the forest to observe these rare and playful primates in their natural habitat.
Late morning: You'll return from the trek and enjoy a light lunch.
Afternoon: You'll begin your transfer back to Kigali (approximately 2-3 hours' drive).
Evening: You'll arrive in Kigali and be dropped off at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.