Overview
This 4-day expedition not only promises thrilling wildlife encounters but also a deeper understanding and appreciation for Rwanda’s commitment to conservation efforts. It’s an opportunity to witness the harmony between humans and nature and to contribute to the preservation of these endangered species and their habitats.
Overall, this journey to trek gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda is a blend of adventure, conservation, and discovery, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect with nature and witness the raw beauty of Rwanda’s wilderness.
Highlights
- Gorilla tracking
- Golden monkey tracking
- Volcanoes National Park
Itinerary
Arrival to Kigali Rwanda.
Pick up from Kigali International Airport for a 25-minute transfer to Kigali hotel.
Arrival at your hotel for Check-in. Overnight stay.
Begin the day with a morning breakfast. Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre.
Located just outside of Kigali City Centre in the Gasabo district, Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was created by a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The centre is an extremely moving, challenging, educational and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and successful rebuilding post-genocide.
The memorial hosts a tour which is transparent and educational but very sombre and humbling when guests realize that over 250,000 deceased are buried on the site of the memorial.
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Arrive at your lodge, check-in, have lunch.
Afternoon relaxation at the Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast and report to the park headquarters. Start the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day
After the trek return to the lodge for lunch. Later visit Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, he Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is an expansive, 12-acre property that rests adjacent to the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The campus showcases the best in sustainable architecture, local resourcing, and environmentally responsible practices and will offer state-of-the-art laboratories, a scientific conservation library, and meeting space for large groups. The goal of the campus is to inspire everyone who visits, to cherish gorillas and encourage a lifetime of conservation.
Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge
Breakfast and report to the park headquarters. Start the Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Later return to the lodge for Lunch. Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda offers Golden monkeys trekking. This unique experience allows guests in groups of up to eight to look for and discover golden monkeys within their natural habitat. The monkeys are incredibly active and enjoy showing off for tourists and researchers that they encounter daily. The monkeys can be found closer to the base of the volcano and enjoy eating the bamboo vegetation in the area.
Drive back to Kigali. Flight to check in for your departure.
End of safari
Includes
- Airport transfers.
- Visit Dian Fossey Gorilla Museum.
- Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre visit.
- Volcanoes National Park entrance
- 1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, and trek – US$ 1500.-)
- Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4x4
- Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver guide.
- Village/ Cultural Visit to Volcanoes.
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
Excludes
- International and domestic airline tickets unless indicated,
- All extra activities, visits, entrances, and extra meals/drinks are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- 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