1-Day Rwanda Golden Monkey Trekking Expedition

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Begin your day with a 4:15 AM pick-up from your Kigali hotel by a professional driver-guide, followed by a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival, meet your expert guide for a briefing before setting out at 8:30 AM for golden monkey trekking. Observe these rare and playful primates in the bamboo forest, admired for their striking golden fur and lively behavior.

After the trek, visit Gorilla Guardians Village for an enriching cultural experience. Engage in traditional music, dance, crafts, and local food demonstrations led by former poachers turned conservationists, supporting community development and conservation efforts.

Enjoy lunch at Silverback Restaurant before returning to Kigali. Your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport, concluding a memorable and immersive day.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.