The 4 Days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkeys tour take you through two amazing primate trekking experiences. This tour package includes visiting Volcanoes National Park to track golden monkeys and mountain gorillas in the wild. Both primate adventures involve tracking already habituated troops with each guaranteeing one hour for a close encounter and photography.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Leave Kigali for Volcanoes NP (Ruhengeri)
You will meet our company representative for a short briefing about your 4 day safari to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, Northwestern Rwanda. First, you will explore Kigali on a city tour and this includes visiting the memorial center in Gisozi; local market and craft villages. After the city tour, start driving from Kigali 2-3 hours to Northwestern region for a night stay.
Day 2: Volcanoes N/Park gorilla trekking
Enjoy breakfast in the morning and after leave the lodge for briefing at Kinigi where you will get to understand the set rules and regulations for gorilla trekking. The park official will also be allocated families of gorillas to you to visit and actual trek begins at 8:00 am. The trek will go for 2-6 hours inclusive of 1 hour for you to get up close and personal with the endangered mountain gorillas in the wild. Return with the lead of the park ranger guide and settle for lunch at your respective lodges. Late in the afternoon, depart the lodge for Iby’Iwacu village for a cultural tour.
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking
Assemble at Kinigi for briefing and today, it will be about golden monkey trekking guidelines. The park ranger guides will accompany you on a search for golden monkeys, primate adventure that is expected to go for 2-4 hours but includes one hour of taking photos. You will have relaxation in the evening at the Twin Lakes or Lake Kivu.
Day 4: Boat ride & drive back to Kigali
Wake up early and take a boat ride to one of the magnificent islands on Lake Kivu, a magnificent rift valley lake. After the boat ride, retreat and meet your driver guide who will take you back to Kigali.
