2-Day Rwanda Golden Monkey Trek with Lake Kivu and Kigali Memorial

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda's famed primate experiences
• 02 Trek to see Golden Monkeys with a park guide after briefing at the head office
• 03 Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Kirenge Cultural Village
• 04 Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Kivu in Rubavu

Enjoy this unique Golden Monkey trekking experience in a Rwanda-based national park famous for the endangered mountain gorillas. Combine it with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Kirenge Cultural Village, and a scenic Lake Kivu boat ride.

Check in at the park's head office at 7:00 am, where you will be assigned a guide to begin your trek.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ruhengeri, Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kigali Memorial Visit and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

• Begin with a morning visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Kigali.

• Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

• En route, visit a local agricultural entrepreneur and the Kirenge Cultural Village.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Musanze.

2

Day 02

Golden Monkey Trek and Lake Kivu Boat Tour

• After breakfast at 6:30 am, get ready for the Golden Monkeys trekking experience.

• Check in at the park's head office at 7:00 am, where you will be assigned a guide to begin your trek.

• Afterwards, drive to Rubavu for the Lake Kivu boat tour.

• Drive back to Kigali city in the afternoon.

• Get dropped off at the airport or hotel at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private car transportation
• Full board accommodation and meals
• English-speaking Rwandan tour guide
• Park permits
• Bottled water
• Government taxes

What's Not Included

• Airfare

• Visa

• Health insurance

• Tips

• Laundry

• Beverages and other personal expenses

Know before you go

• This trip requires a minimum of 2 people for departure. Larger groups are welcome with a good discount. Solo travellers are assisted in organizing a private tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kinigi, Ruhengeri, Rwanda

Tour start

kinigi, Ruhengeri, Rwanda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.