$1,540 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Your adventure starts with a warm pickup from your Kigali hotel or airport. Your guide will give you a short briefing about the 3 day safari ahead. You'll begin with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving place that tells the story of Rwanda’s history and honors those lost in 1994. Afterward, you will explore local markets like Kimironko or Nyamirambo, filled with colorful crafts, carvings, and fabrics perfect for souvenirs and meeting local artisans. You'll enjoy lunch in Kigali before setting off on a scenic drive through rolling hills, tea and coffee plantations, and lush countryside. You'll arrive at your lodge, relax and get ready for your golden monkey trekking adventure the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- The Garden Place Hotel
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you head to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey tracking, venturing into lively bamboo forests where these playful primates leap and chatter, their golden coats flashing in the sunlight. The trek is full of energy and wonder as you watch them forage and interact, offering a rare glimpse into their vibrant world. After this exhilarating encounter, you return for a well-deserved lunch, savoring local flavors while reflecting on the morning’s adventure. The journey then continues with a scenic drive across rolling hills and lush countryside, crossing into Uganda. The landscapes shift from volcanic slopes to misty valleys, each turn revealing breathtaking views that make the transfer itself part of the adventure. By late afternoon, you arrive at Bwindi, welcomed by the dense rainforest and its chorus of birds, anticipation building for the gorilla trek ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Kigali
Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Kigali
Day three begins with the misty rainforest of Bwindi awakening to birdsong as you enjoy an early breakfast, fueling up for the highlight of your journey. At the park headquarters, rangers brief you before leading you into the dense jungle, where towering trees and tangled vines create an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation. The trek is challenging yet exhilarating, each step drawing you closer to the unforgettable moment when you encounter a gorilla family in their natural habitat. Watching them feed, play, and move with quiet strength is awe-inspiring, and the hour spent with them feels timeless. After trekking back, you return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to refresh, reflecting on the extraordinary experience. In the afternoon, the adventure continues with a scenic drive back to Kigali, the rolling hills glowing in the evening light, leaving you with memories of a day that perfectly blends raw wilderness and breathtaking discovery.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
