3-Day Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trek with Cultural Visit

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali to Volcanoes National Park with Museum Visits

Your private guide will meet you at your Kigali hotel after an early breakfast and drive you through Rwanda’s scenic hills and lively towns to Volcanoes National Park, a journey of about 2.5–3 hours. Begin the day with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center to understand Rwanda’s history. On arrival, check into Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or a similar lodge, enjoy lunch, then visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for an educational tour about gorilla conservation. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Similar.

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:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Volcanoes NP

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Embark on a guided hike into the rainforest to locate a habituated gorilla family. Treks vary between 2 to 10 hours depending on gorilla locations, but once found, you will spend one full hour observing them up close—a truly unforgettable wildlife encounter. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trek and Cultural Visit then Return to Kigali

Begin the day with breakfast before golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. These playful endangered primates offer a lively and unique wildlife experience. After trekking, visit the Gorilla Guardian Village for a cultural immersion, including traditional dances and stories from the local community. Later, drive back to Kigali, approximately 2.5–3 hours, and enjoy drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the conclusion of your memorable tour.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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