3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkey Adventure

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

Kigali Highlights & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Begin your Rwandan adventure in Kigali with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important site offering insight into the country’s history and remarkable journey of resilience. From the city, travel north through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside, where rolling green hills, terraced fields, local villages, and distant mountain views create a scenic introduction to the country. Continue to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, learning about gorilla conservation and Dian Fossey’s legacy, before proceeding to your lodge near Volcanoes National Park.

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:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• 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 in the Misty Virunga Mountains

Wake up early for breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. After the briefing, set off into the misty Virunga Mountains in search of one of Rwanda’s habituated mountain gorilla families. Trek through the lush forest while enjoying the stunning mountain scenery and the sounds of the surrounding wilderness. Once you find the gorillas, you will spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat and witnessing their unique interactions and behaviors. After the trek, return to the lodge to relax and enjoy the evening. For those seeking more adventure, an optional hike on the Dian Fossey Trail is available in the afternoon.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• 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 & Scenic Drive to Kigali

After an early breakfast, head into Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. Trek through the lush bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains in search of these playful and endangered primates, often seen leaping between branches and foraging in the forest. After the trek, begin your scenic journey back to Kigali, enjoying the beautiful countryside along the way. Arrive in time for your evening departure flight, bringing your Rwanda adventure to a memorable close.

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.