3-Day Volcanoes Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking

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

Kigali City tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival or pickup, explore Rwanda's capital city. Highlights often include visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the country's history, local markets (like Kimironko Market), and local art centers.
Scenic Drive to the Park: After lunch, enjoy a picturesque 2-3 hour drive north to Volcanoes National Park, passing through Rwanda's signature "thousand hills" and terraced landscapes.
Evening: Check into your lodge near the park for dinner and relaxation, preparing for the next day's early start.

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:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking and Cultural experience

Gorilla Trekking: This is the tour's main highlight. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters in Kinigi for a briefing by park rangers. You will be assigned a gorilla family and, with expert guides, trek through the dense forest. The trek can last a few hours, and once the gorillas are located, you spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.
Cultural Immersion: In the afternoon, visit the nearby Iby'iwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardian Village) to experience local Rwandan culture firsthand. Activities include traditional dance and music performances, learning about local lifestyles, and interacting with the community.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden monkey trekking and travel back to kigali to end the tour

Golden Monkey Tracking: After breakfast, return to the park headquarters for another briefing before embarking on a trek to find the playful and endangered golden monkeys in the bamboo forests.
Return to Kigali: After the trek and lunch, you will begin the journey back to Kigali. Depending on your flight schedule, there may be opportunities for last-minute souvenir shopping before being dropped off at the airport for departure.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.