Rwanda · Up-Close Animal Experiences

3-Day Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Tour in Volcanoes National Park

3 Days Round trip from Kigali Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
  • 02 Go golden monkey trekking after breakfast on day 3
  • 03 Explore Kigali's Genocide Memorial Museum, Nyabugogo Market, and Nyamirambo
  • 04 Visit the Franco-Rwanda cultural centre

Sign up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Rwanda that combines mountain gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park with a guided tour of Kigali. Get up close to these remarkable primates in their natural habitat, then discover the city's cultural and historical landmarks, including the Genocide Memorial Museum, Nyabugogo Market, the Moslem quarter in Nyamirambo, and the Franco-Rwanda cultural centre. This 3-day safari offers a memorable mix of wildlife encounters and local insight.

When you finally find the gorillas, you will spend one hour watching them play and eat foliage while taking photographs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kigali, Volcanoes National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

  • Pick up by the tour guide at an agreed-upon location and receive a briefing about the safari.

  • Transfer to Kigali for a city tour.

  • Visit the Genocide Memorial Museum, Nyabugogo Market, a pottery project, the Moslem quarter in Nyamirambo, and the Franco-Rwanda cultural centre.

  • Have lunch and later drive north of Kigali to Volcanoes National Park.

Main Destination:

  • Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation:

  • Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2
Day 02

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

  • After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for the briefing at exactly 8:00 am. You will need to carry a packed lunch since you will spend most of the time in the jungle searching for the mountain gorillas. The time spent tracking the gorillas is unpredictable: it may take as little as 2 hours on a good day, or even up to 8 hours before you meet these great apes. This depends on their movement on the previous day.

  • When you finally find the gorillas, you will spend one hour watching them play and eat foliage while taking photographs. It is truly a thrilling experience of a lifetime.

  • If you complete the gorilla tracking early, you can choose to relax and have a drink at the nearby hotels, or take an optional cultural tour for an opportunity to interact with the friendly local people.

Main Destination:

  • Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation:

  • Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included

  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3
Day 03

Golden Monkey Trekking and Return to Kigali

  • Wake up early in the morning.

  • After breakfast, go for golden monkey trekking.

  • Head to Kigali, marking the end of your gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda.

  • Get dropped off at your hotel in Kigali or at the airport to catch your departure flight.

Main Destination:

  • Kigali

Accommodation:

  • No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Volcanoes National Park, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, Genocide Memorial Museum, Nyabugogo Market

Where this trip takes you

Volcanoes National Park, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, Genocide Memorial Museum, Nyabugogo Market

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigali 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • English-speaking Kigali tour guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: $10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour start
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kigali.

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