4-Day Luxury Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkey from Kigali

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

Kigali Genocide Memorial Tour & Transfer to Musanze

Upon having breakfast, you will be welcomed by your guide and begin the day with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical site that provides insight into Rwanda’s history, resilience, and remarkable journey of recovery and unity.

After the tour, depart Kigali and transfer to Musanze, a scenic drive of approximately 110 km taking about 2.5–3 hours through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills and countryside landscapes.

Arrive at Sambora Kinigi for check-in, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay as you prepare for the adventures ahead in Volcanoes National Park.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Sambora Kinigi Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi

After an early breakfast, transfer to the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park for a briefing before setting out on an exciting Golden Monkey trekking experience. Trek through the bamboo forests at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains in search of these playful and endangered primates, known for their energetic movements and striking golden-orange fur.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before beginning your journey towards Uganda with a border crossing through Cyanika. Continue to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Enjoy scenic views of the rolling hills and terraced countryside along the way.

Arrive at the lodge in Bwindi in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Batwa Cultural Trail

After an early breakfast, transfer to the briefing point at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a briefing by the park rangers before beginning your unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience. Hike through the dense tropical rainforest in search of one of the habituated gorilla families while enjoying the rich biodiversity of the forest. Once the gorillas are located, spend a magical hour observing them in their natural habitat as they feed, play, and interact.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading out for the Batwa Cultural Trail experience. Learn about the traditions, survival skills, music, dance, and history of the Batwa people, the original forest inhabitants of Bwindi, through guided community interactions and storytelling.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Dian Fossey Campus Tour and Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, check out from the lodge and begin your scenic transfer back to Kigali, Rwanda, with a border crossing through Cyanika. The journey takes approximately 4–5 hours, offering beautiful views of the rolling hills, countryside villages, and terraced landscapes often referred to as the “Land of a Thousand Hills.”

Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be dropped off at the airport or your preferred location, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwanda and Uganda primate adventure.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.