4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkeys is the perfect option for those seeking a more challenging adventure meeting the mountain gorillas and the golden monkeys. An exceptional encounter to interacting with these special primates in Volcanoes National Park, both are exhilarating hikes and life-changing to any traveler. For guests that have more time to spare around, feel free to do a second gorilla trek. A second gorilla trek, however, comes at an additional permit cost.
Itinerary of 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkeys
Day 1: ARRIVAL – KIGALI
Arrive at Kigali International Airport to start off your 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and golden Monkey tracking Safari. You will be warmly welcomed by the Jothado Safari guide representative, you will then be transferred to your hotel in Kigali. Check-in assistance, followed by dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan Dinner & Breakfast
Dinner and overnight at:-
MARRIOTT KIGALI HOTEL/RETREAT BY HEAVEN – High-end accommodation
HOTEL MILLE COLLINES- Medium accommodation
Day 2: KIGALI CITY TOUR –VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (Travel time +2.5hrs)
After breakfast, embark on a city tour including the Kigali (Gisozi) Genocide Memorial. The Kigali Memorial exists is a permanent memorial to those who fell victim to the genocide in 1994. It deals with a topic of international importance, with far-reaching significance, and is designed to engage and challenge an international visitor base. Here you will be able to visit the three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the genocide and pay tribute to the victims of the genocide.
You will later be transferred to Musanze & Volcanoes National Park. Arrival and check-in at the Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. You will have lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Meal plan (FB: – Lunch, Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast)
Dinner and overnight at:-
BISATE LODGE/ONE &ONLY GORILLAS NEST LODGE-– High-end accommodation
FIVE VOLCANOES/TILOREZA ECO LODEG– Medium accommodation
Day 3: VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (Gorilla trek & Village Cultural tour)
Early breakfast at the lodge then proceeds to the park headquarters in time for your Gorilla Trek briefing at 07h00. Your guided walk begins at 08h00. A gorilla family is led by a silverback. These troops also include several younger males, adult, and juvenile females, and infants. After this memorable experience, you will proceed to the lodge for lunch and also clean your trekking boots.
This afternoon at 15h30 – You will have an optional visit to the Iby’ Iwacu village for a cultural experience to share various aspects of rural cultures and livelihoods into tourist attractions and create income-generating activities for rural poor people that have reformed from living on bushmeat and poaching for generations. Meal plan (FB: – Lunch, Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast)
Dinner and overnight at:-
BISATE LODGE/ONE &ONLY GORILLAS NEST LODGE-– High-end accommodation
FIVE VOLCANOES/TILOREZA ECO LODEG– Medium accommodation
Day 4: VOLCANOES (Golden Monkey trek) – KIGALI (Travel time 2.5hrs): End of 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkeys
Rise early in the morning and have breakfast at the lodge. Check out and proceed to the Park’s headquarters for a briefing about your trek. You will then be transferred by vehicle to the start point of the guided walk that begins at 08h00 in search of the Golden Monkeys. Trekking to see the golden monkeys is another highlight of Volcanoes National Park. There are two habituated groups of Golden Monkey, one group comprises around 80 – 100 members and has its home at the foot of Mt Sabyinyo. As with treks to see the Mountain Gorillas, treks to see the Golden Monkeys take place in the mornings, and visitors are permitted to stay for 1 hour with the monkeys. The number of visitors is not limited.
After the experience, transfer to the lodge for an early lunch and to refresh. You will then be transferred to Kigali proceed to Kigali International Airport, check in for your outbound flight. End of service Meal plan (HB: – Lunch, Bed, and Breakfast).
INCLUSIONS of 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkeys
- Airport transfers.
- Meals and accommodation as per itinerary
- Visit Kigali Genocide memorial center.
- Village –Iby’ Iwacu visit.
- Exclusive use of a private 4×4 safari land cruiser.
- Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver-guide
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
- 1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek
- 1 Golden monkey permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide
- All activities, visits, and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Our assistance
EXCLUSIONS: 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkeys
- International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
- Entry visa fees,
- Optional extras whilst in Kigali
- Drinks throughout the trip,
- Tips and gratuities,
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.