3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari and Golden Monkey Trekking
- 3 Days
Adult
Description
This 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari and Golden Monkey Trekking tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to engage in two of the most sought-after wildlife experiences in Volcanoes National Park. You’ll embark on an exhilarating gorilla trekking adventure, where you’ll have the rare chance to observe mountain gorillas up close in their natural habitat. This intimate encounter allows you to witness the complex social behaviors and gentle nature of these endangered giants.
In addition to gorilla trekking, the tour includes a golden monkey trekking experience, where you’ll track these vibrant and playful primates through the bamboo forests of the park. The golden monkeys, with their striking golden-orange fur and energetic demeanor, provide a contrasting yet equally captivating wildlife encounter.
Beyond these remarkable wildlife experiences, you’ll also immerse yourself in Rwandan culture by visiting a local cultural village. This cultural experience offers you the opportunity to learn about traditional Rwandan customs, arts, and way of life, providing a deeper understanding of the country’s rich heritage. This tour is a perfect blend of adventure and cultural discovery, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Rwanda.
Duration
3 Days
Language
English, French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Half-day City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Meet Universal Africa Safaris driver guide and explore Kigali city's Craft markets, Kigali Genocide Memorial, and the Kandt House National Museum, Have lunch in the city.
- Depart the city to the Volcanoes National Park and proceed for registration. Visit Iby'iwacu Cultural Village to lean more about Rwandan culture and then head to the hotel for overnight stay and relax.
Day 2 - Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- After an early morning breakfast the driver guide will transfer you to the briefing area at the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park.
- The park is a home to 10 habituated gorilla families available for trekking. Also, Volcanoes park covers Rwanda’s share of the great Virunga Massif bordering Virunga National Park in Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda.
- Spend an hour with these incredible mountain gorillas and then transfer to the hotel for evening stay.
Day 3 - Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer back to Kigali
- In the morning after breakfast, you will be transfered again to the briefing area but this time for golden monkey trekking.
- Golden monkeys are primates that reside in the Virunga regions of Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. The golden monkeys are generally more active than the gorillas therefore making it an active tour.
- You will get time to take photos as you continue to follow them as they forage for food especially bamboo shoots. Sometimes they are seen getting into the surrounding gardens for potatoes.
- However to note is that they are generally not located too far so the trek to their habitat is much more manageable than some of the gorilla families. You will receive a briefing at the park headquarters before you start your golden monkey trek just like the previous day.
After lunch the driver guide will transfer you to Kigali to return to your hotel or take your flight home.
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