Naleyo Tours and Travels

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$2,959 to $2,970 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Pick-up in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Pick-up in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome from our Naleyo Tours and Travels guide at Kigali International Airport or your hotel.
Enjoy a scenic 2-5-hour drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills to Volcanoes National Park. By midday, arrive at your lodge, a peaceful haven on the volcanic slopes.
Spend the afternoon unwinding and soaking in views of the Virunga Mountains as you prepare for tomorrow’s golden monkey trek.
If possible you will be given a city tour which will take you to memorial sites like the Genocide memorial, mingling with the local people among others.

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

Accommodation:
Volcanoes Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Start your day with an early breakfast as mist shrouds the volcanoes.
Head to Volcanoes National Park for a briefing, then begin a 2–4 hour golden monkey trek through bamboo forests.
Watch these rare primates playfully leap through the trees, their golden fur shimmering in the light. After an hour with them, return to the lodge for a quick refreshment before driving to the Cyanika border.
Cross into Uganda and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge by late afternoon.
Check in, unwind, and get ready for tomorrow’s thrilling gorilla trek.

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

Accommodation:
Gorilla Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Return to Kigali

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Return to Kigali

Wake early to the sounds of the forest and enjoy breakfast before heading to Bwindi headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.
Embark on a 2–6 hour trek through dense jungle as your guide leads you to a gorilla family.
Spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Return to the lodge for lunch, then begin the 4-hour drive back to Kigali, crossing the Cyanika border.
Arrive by late afternoon for drop-off at Kigali International Airport or your hotel, filled with lasting memories of Africa’s incredible primates.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Naleyo Tours and Travels, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.