3 day Rwanda gorilla tour takes you to the Volcanoes National Park featuring gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking. You will begin with a scenic drive from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, on day two, embark of a lifetime trek of mountain gorillas in their living room. Day three takes you deep into the bamboo forest for a lively golden monkey trek before returning to Kigali.
Day1: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
The journey begins with half day Kigali City tour offering a meaningful insight into Rwanda’s history and vibrant present. You will take a visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial to reflect on the country’s past and witness the transformation. You can also go ahead and explore the local art galleries, craft centers, Kimironko market and so on. Retire for lunch and embark the journey to Volcanoes National Park, home of mountain gorillas. Dinner and Overnight at Five Volcanoes Bouquet Hotel. Meal Plan: F/B
Day2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure & Cultural Experience
Begin with a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters in Kinigi for briefing. You will then be assigned to a gorilla family group after enter into the jungle. The trek can take anything between 2 to 8 hours depending on their location. Once located, you will be awarded one hour with them. Retire back to your lodge for lunch, in the even visit the Gorilla Guardians for a cultural experience. Retire back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day3: Golden Monkey – Back to Kigali
Your final day begins with a healthy breakfast, after transfer the jeep to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a short briefing about the golden monkeys. The trek is generally shorter and less strenuous than gorilla trekking, once you locate them, you will be awarded one hour to stay in the presence of the golden monkeys as you take photos and videos of them. Retire for lunch and embark your journey back to Kigali. End of service.
Inclusions:
Ground transportation
Accommodation and meals
Lunch en-route
Gorilla permit $1500 per person
Golden Monkey $100 per person
Cultural Experience
Full day English speaking guide
Mineral drinking water
Exclusions:
The air fares, Visa, porter fees while trekking the gorillas, laundry, expensive drinks, and other activities not mentioned in the itinerary above.