Our 4 Days Gorilla and Golden Monkey Rwanda Safari explore the volcanoes national park, a conservation area protecting one of the last remaining sub species of the eastern gorilla the national park is placed in the north eastern part of Rwanda encompassing five of the eight volcanoes that makeup the great Virunga volcanic region, the primates don’t live in captivity while in the forest, staying the high bamboo areas.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Pickup and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali airport, you will be transferred to Kigali; Rwandan capital. You will have a briefing about this Rwanda safari leave Kigali to drive to the North where you will pass through eye-catching terraced hills which are the case with most of the country terrain, steadily the climb to the foothills of the astonishing Volcanoes there is a possibility of seeing the 5 volcano peaks. Arriving for dinner and stay overnight at.
Luxury: Bisate lodge |Gorilla view lodge.
Midrange: La plame hotel.
Best budget: Kiningi Guest house.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and community walk
We will set off to the park headquarters to start the day for the great activity of tracking mountain gorillas, it begins with a morning briefing from the park rangers, divided in to groups of eight per gorilla family, we will start the trekking taking 2 or more hours depending on how far these families have moved, returning for lunch and a community walk, you will enjoy the Rwandan cultural performers as they present to you, dinner and stay overnight at.
Luxury: Bisate lodge |Gorilla view lodge
Midrange: La plame hotel
Best budget: Kiningi Guest house
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking
Golden monkeys are a rare species found in only the Virunga volcanic region, they are beautifully colored, living in the bamboo forest region, we will drive to the park center for the activity once you reach them the will leave you with the most beautiful memories, they are playful and easy to capture in pictures, their golden brown color brings out their beauty. Returning for relaxation as e prepare for the following days activities.
Luxury: Bisate lodge |Gorilla view lodge
Midrange: La plame hotel
Best budget: Kiningi Guest house
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Visit Dian Fossey tombs
Early morning breakfast, and head to the park center, we will reach the research center to visit the tombs of the late Dian Fossey she is an American researcher who died on mission to rescue mountain gorillas, she did a lot of good things for the community, returning to the lodge for check out and Transfer to Kigali.
Tour includes
- All ground transportation.
- Park entry and conservation fees.
- Water on board.
- Lunch.
- English speaking guide.
- Gorilla permit.
Excludes
- Meals not included in the travel plan.
- Accommodation before and after the trip.
- Visa fees and air tickets.
- Tips and gratitude given to hotel staff and tour drivers.
- Items of personal nature.