Join our 3 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Tour to visit Rwanda’s iconic Mountain gorillas as well as the playful Golden monkeys for an ultimate Rwandan experience. This short trip starts and ends in Kigali, but is ideal for visitors with limited time yet wish to explore crème de la crème of Volcanoes National Park. Nestled within the north-west of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is a 160-square kilometer Park sheltering over 350 mountain gorillas and about 13 habituated gorilla families available for trekking. Although gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking are the main highlights of the short tour, expect to tour the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera or take a tour of the Gorilla Guardian Village and tour the City of Kigali.

Highlights of the 3 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Tour
• Kigali City tour.
• Gorilla Trekking.
• Tour of the Twin Lakes or visit to the Gorilla Guardian Village.
• Golden Monkey Tracking.
• Road trip by a Private Safari vehicle.

Brief Itinerary of the 3 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Tour
Day 1: Kigali City/Airport to Volcanoes National Park, in the Northern Province of Rwanda.
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and tour of the Twin Lake/ or visit to Gorilla Guardian Village.
Day 3: Exciting Golden Monkey Tracking experience and drive back to Kigali City.

Detailed Itinerary of the 3 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Tour
Day 1: Kigali City/Airport to Volcanoes National Park, in the Northern Province of Rwanda
You will be picked up from the Airport, Hotel or any other location in Kigali and embark on the unforgettable journey to Musanze district, home to Volcanoes National Park. Depending on your time of arrival, you will first undertake a City tour to top historical and cultural Sites of Kigali. Late Lunch will be served on arrival at Volcanoes National Park, dinner and overnight on the outskirts of this Park.
Overnight stay:
• Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Virunga Lodge.
• Midrange: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge or the incredible Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge.
• Budget: Kinigi Guest House or the serene Muhabura Hotel.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Travel time: 2-3 hours.

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and tour of the Twin Lake/ or visit to Gorilla Guardian Village
After a refreshing breakfast at the Lodge, you will continue directly to the incredible Volcanoes National Park Headquarters to meet other trekkers and guides. After 30-45 minutes briefing, embark on the once-in-a lifetime experience of trekking through the base of “Gorillas in the Mist” to meet the endangered giant apes. There is no prediction of how long the trek lasts because it entirely depends on the location of the gorilla family as well as weather conditions. However, experiences from previous trekkers shows that it takes 1-5 hours of trekking through and exploring the jungles before the gorilla family is finally found.
The most memorable part of this trek is finally coming into close contact with the giant apes and spending one hour with them. Take as many photographs as you can and walk back to the Lodge for Lunch. This doesn’t mark the end of your adventure because in the afternoon, another exciting experience awaits you in the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera or the Gorilla Guardian Village, popularly known as “Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village”. As the sun starts setting return back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight stay:
• Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Virunga Lodge.
• Midrange: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge or the incredible Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge.
• Budget: Kinigi Guest House or the serene Muhabura Hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Exciting Golden Monkey Tracking experience and drive back to Kigali City
Your Third and last day of the 3 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Tour will again be spent in Volcanoes National Park. This time to track the frisky Golden Monkeys within the Bamboo forest. Have breakfast and converge at the Park Headquarters for briefing, then embark on the trek through the sun-dappled glades and thick stands of Bamboo to search for the beautiful monkeys. This trek is usually shorter than gorilla treks and lasts about 1-3 hours before finding them feeding, resting, jumping from branch to branch and playing. Your time with them is also limited to one hour and later return to the Lodge for hot meal before driving back to Kigali.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
End of the unforgettable 3 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Tour

The Package includes;
• Bottled water throughout the Trip.
• Airport transfers on the first and last day of the trip.
• Park entrance fees.
• Gorilla Permit.
• Services of an English speaking driver/Guide.
• Golden Monkey tracking permit.
• Accommodation and meal plan per the itinerary.
• Road trip by a Private 4WD Safari Vehicle.
• Full fees.
• Driver allowances.
• Tour of the Twin Lakes or visit to the Gorilla Guardian Village.

The Package Excludes;
• Tips and gratuities.
• Hotel fees in Kigali for the eve and last day of the trip.
• Rwanda visa.
• Domestic and International Airfares.
• Drinks and cigarettes.
• Optional activities not included on the itinerary.

Primate Tracking guidelines
• Visitors with flue or cough are cautioned against trekking the gorillas because they are vulnerable to communicable diseases.
• Avoid using flash cameras.
• Trek gorillas and golden monkeys in low tone to avoid scaring them.
• A minimum of 7 meters has to be maintained when watching mountain gorillas.
• One hour is the allotted time with the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
• Avoid eating, drinking or smoking while in the presence of the mountain gorillas or even golden monkeys.
• Dumping rubbish is totally prohibited in the Park.

What to pack/carry for the 3 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Tour
• Travel documents-passports, visa and air ticket.
• Gorilla Permit.
• Golden Monkey Tracking permit.
• Long sleeved shirts/blouses.
• Gardening gloves.
• Sturdy hiking boots.
• Cotton socks.
• Nightwear/pajamas.
• Insect repellant.
• Sunscreen.
• First aid kit.
• Poncho or pain jacket.
• Safari pants.
• Waterproof backpack.
• Hat.
• Sweater.
• Sunglasses.
• Toiletries.