Rwanda Gorilla Tour, Golden Monkey Safari
Overview
Rwanda is an enthralling Gorilla trekking tourist destination with a trip to the Volcanoes National park as the highlight of any safari to this beautiful country that has since been dubbed the land of 1000 hills. You will enjoy the 3 day Rwanda Gorilla Tour, Golden Monkey Safari to volcanoes national park in Rwanda. Volcanoes NP is home to over 350 Mountain gorillas, thus offering the ultimate dream gorilla experience. On the last day of the safari you will track the Golden Monkeys still in the same National Park.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park and Afternoon transfer to Kigali
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Depending on your arrival time you will be taken for a brief Kigali City Tour that should last anywhere between 1-3 hours after which you will transfer to Kinigi through Musanze district for the next days Gorilla tracking tour.
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Early morning breakfast will be served at the lodge after which you will transfer to the Kinigi briefing area where you will be briefed by park officials about the day’s activities and assigned a group that you will trek the Gorillas with. Gorilla tracking lasts anywhere between 2-8 hours depending on the location of the Gorillas on that particular day.
After successfully tracking the Gorillas you will stay in close proximity with the Gorillas for an hour after which you will return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon you will visit the iby’iwachu cultural village for local musical performances by a local musical cultural troupe.
Dinner will be served at the lodge
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park and Afternoon transfer to Kigali
Early morning breakfast will be served at the lodge after which you will set off for the Kinigi visitors center for briefing. With the help of the park rangers you will head to the park open fields to start tracking the Golden Monkeys.
Golden Monkey tracking takes anywhere between 1-2 hours after which you will return to your lodge to pack up your belongings and transfer to Kigali.
END OF TOUR
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Inclusions
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Airport transfers on first and last day,
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English speaking driver guide
- Fuel for the whole trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
WHAT IS EXCLUDED
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- International airfares
- Rwanda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
- Personal items for example drinks and laundry
- Tips and Gratuity