Rwanda · 4 days
4-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys
Mountain gorillas and the rare golden monkeys of the Virungas, with time to explore the volcanoes at an easy pace.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Starts
- Kigali
- Ends
- Kigali
- Country
- Rwanda
Overview
Volcanoes National Park has more to offer than gorillas. This trip adds the playful golden monkeys, found only in the Virunga mountains, and gives you a slower pace with time for a cultural visit or the hike to Dian Fossey's grave at her old Karisoke research camp.
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forest
- Optional hike to Dian Fossey's grave
- Kigali Genocide Memorial if your flight times allow
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Airport pickup in Kigali, an optional stop at the Genocide Memorial, then north to Musanze and your lodge.
- Approx. 110km, 2.5 hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Day 2
Gorilla trekking
Briefing at Kinigi, then a trek up the bamboo and cloud-forest slopes to spend one hour with a mountain gorilla family.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Day 3
Golden monkeys & Dian Fossey hike
A morning tracking golden monkeys in the bamboo zone, then either the hike to Dian Fossey's grave and Karisoke research site, or a relaxed afternoon at a local cultural village.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Day 4
Twin lakes & return to Kigali
A scenic stop overlooking Lakes Burera and Ruhondo on the way back to Kigali for your flight.
- Approx. 110km, 2.5 hours
- Breakfast and lunch
- End of safari
This is a sample route. Every trip is private, so we can add days, swap lodges, change the pace or fly instead of drive on the longest legs. Lodges are confirmed when we book, subject to availability.
What’s included
- Gorilla, chimpanzee, golden monkey and rhino tracking permits for the activities in your itinerary, booked in advance
- Park entrance fees
- All game drives
- Boat cruises
- Accommodation and meals as listed for each day
- Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Full-time English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport or border pickup and drop-off
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- All government taxes
Not included
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Visa fees
- International flight tickets
- Personal and medical insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and laundry
Good to know
- Gorilla trekkers must be 15 or older and reasonably fit. Gorilla trekking guide
- The dry seasons (June to September, December to February) are best for trekking and game drives, but this safari runs all year. When to go
- What to pack and frequently asked questions
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