3-Day Gorilla & Golden Monkeys Trekking in Rwanda

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

Kigali Pickup, Cultural Orientation & Transfer to Musanze

Your safari begins with a morning pickup by your Umurage Eco Safaris driver-guide from your hotel or Kigali International Airport. After a brief orientation and an optional visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to gain insight into Rwanda's inspiring history, set off on a scenic 2.5-hour drive north through the terraced green hills that define the countryside. Upon arrival in Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, check into Isange Paradise Resort. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the resort’s tranquil garden environment, enjoying a warm dinner, and preparing for your mountain gorilla trekking adventure the following morning.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ultimate Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Wake up to an early breakfast before and get picked up by 6:40AM, heading to the Kinigi Park Headquarters for a 07:00 AM briefing by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) rangers. Assigned to a habituated mountain gorilla family, you will hike into the lush bamboo slopes of Volcanoes National Park accompanied by experienced trackers and rangers. Upon encountering the gorillas, spend an awe-inspiring hour observing their social dynamics, feeding habits, and interactions up close. After the trek, return to Isange Paradise Resort for a well-deserved lunch and an afternoon of relaxation at the lodge, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Activities:

• Gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Golden Monkey Trekking & Scenic Transfer back to Kigali

After an early breakfast, return to Kinigi Park Headquarters to embark on a trek to track the endangered golden monkeys, known for their vibrant coats and energetic leaps through the bamboo canopy. Following an exhilarating morning spent observing these playful primates in their high-altitude habitat, head back to Isange Paradise Resort to freshen up and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your comfortable drive back to Kigali, where your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or at Kigali International Airport for your evening outbound departure.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Activities:

• Morning gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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