Covering Rwanda’s top highlights, our 4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkeys tour offers the perfect opportunity for trekking the endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in their natural environment. For the three nights in Volcanoes National Park, you will stay in a stupendous Safari Lodge offering delicious meals, breathtaking views and comfortable rest.
The beautiful protected area is found in the Northern Province with over 160 square kilometers of land to its name and shelters some of the rarest Albertine Rift endemic species including birds. Here, at least 35% of the World’s mountain gorilla population is sheltered and 12 habituated gorilla families open for trekking. Also, borders of five of the eight Virunga Volcanoes are protected by this beautiful National Park.
Head to Volcanoes National Park-home to one of the rarest primate species in the World. It is so far the most popular safari destination in Rwanda and this day is for arriving the protected Area via a road trip. Popular attractions to see here are primarily the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, birds, Virunga Volcanoes, and Dian Fossey gravesite. Spend the next three nights in the outskirts of the Park, with meals and overnight and a feeling of jungle paradise.
This is a full day of adventure to explore the beautiful Volcanoes National Park and its most popular tourist attraction. Join other trekkers at the park headquarters for briefing and later allocation into any of the 12 habituated gorilla families for a once in lifetime opportunity of learning about the behavior and lifestyle of these Giant Apes. Having received the mandatory briefing from the Park Rangers, visitors are transferred to the trailhead at the border of the Park for start searching for the mountain gorillas, lasting 1-4 hours. Although the activity is challenging, it offers a deeper understanding of the ecology and having an up-close and personal encounter with the Giant Apes going about their activities for one hour. Entire afternoon is spent in the local community as you visit the Gorilla Guardian’s Village where a deeper insight into the traditional cultures and lifestyle of Rwandans will be provided. Wander through the village while making stops at the traditional medicine man to learn how to make concoctions for different ailments, become a King for a day and get chance to taste some of the local cuisines. Return to the safari lodge in the late evening for rest and dinner.
Yesterday’s life was about discovering the calm nature of the gentle giants but today’s adventure is about discovering the frisky and exciting nature of Golden monkeys in their natural habitat marked by bamboo forest. Have a short briefing with your safari driver after breakfast and get dropped off at the Park Headquarters for a day of trekking one of the most exciting primates. Next, you will be briefed by the Park Rangers on the guidelines to be followed when walking or being in the presence of the golden monkeys. Take 1-3 hours searching for these beautiful creatures and have one hour of watching and photographing them play, munch on bamboo shoots, and jump between tree branches or rest. Get back to your Safari Lodge late afternoon for lunch. Spend the evening exploring the Twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo via boat ride to learn about their interesting formation, unique Islands, animals and birds. Also visit the nearby fishing villages and return to your accommodation facility in the evening.
On this day, your 4 days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden monkey tour comes to an end. Return to Kigali by road transfer in time for an optional short City tour and later be dropped to catch your international flight back home.
During this 2 days Rwanda gorilla tour, you will trek the remaining mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The tour will take you to Volcanoes park which is known for mountain gorillas.
Covering Rwanda’s top highlights, our 4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkeys tour offers the perfect opportunity for trekking the endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in their natural environment.
Engage yourself in this 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Lake Kivu where you will participate in different activities and the main one being visiting the mountain gorillas through gorilla trekking.