5-Day Golden Monkeys Trekking Community Based Activities

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

Arrive Kigali and Overnight Musanze

You will be met by an Golden Rwanda Safaris driver/guide at the Kigali International airport. You will take part in a debriefing about the safari then drive to and overnight at the hotel Virunga (you may choose to sleep in Kigali depending on Time arrived at the airport).

Main Destination:

Musanze (City)

Accommodation:

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range lodge located in Ruhengeri (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast you will drive to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival you will take part in a presentation on The Golden Monkey and a briefing by the Volcanoes National Park guides. We encourage trekkers to be physically fit and healthy. It is also important to wear good hiking boots, long trousers and gloves for protection against stinging nettles. You should bring snacks and sufficient drinking water as the trek is strenuous and the rainforest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the Golden Monkeys, but it is an hour you will never forget! After the visit, you will return to your hotel for lunch and later enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.

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:

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit of Twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo

After Breakfast you will take part in a visit to Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo and do Canoeing/Kayaking then return for lunch at the Hotel before proceeding to the Community Based Activities. These activities provide interaction with the local village people and includes activities you can take part in such as talking with ex-poachers, learning about culture, marginalized people, agriculture, traditional healing, nature walks, and bird watching. An expert guide is provided for these activities in order to maximize the tour.

Main Destination:

Musanze (City)

Accommodation:

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range lodge located in Ruhengeri (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Kivu Boat ride

After breakfast you will take off for a morning boat ride on Lake Kivu to visit Kinunu Coffee plantation. On the baot you will have the chance to see a variety of bird life and different water animals on the lake shore. You will also visit the Hot Springs and then return to the hotel for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gisenyi - Kigali

You will be picked up at your hotel and driven back to Kigali, with the short visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gizozi. At this stop, you will also have time for interaction with local people discovering their artisanal products for sale. You will then transfer towards Kigali airport. This is where your safari will end.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.