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Overview
- Duration:30 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Private tour
- Language:English, French
Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking (Day 2): An early start at the Kinigi park headquarters, then a trek to find a gorilla family, with one hour allowed to spend with them.
- Golden monkey trekking (Day 3): A second primate encounter at Kinigi, with golden monkeys, a species found in the Virunga volcanoes region.
- Twin lakes (Day 1): If time allows after the airport pickup and lunch, a visit to Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, with deep blue water, steep hills, waterfalls, and Virunga Volcano views.
- Ibyiwacu Cultural Village (Day 2): A possible afternoon visit to a local culture center after the gorilla trek.
- Kigali city tour (Day 3): A complementary tour on the way back, which may include the craft market, the Gisozi genocide memorial, the Kigali museum, and last-minute shopping.
- Airport to airport: Meet-and-greet pickup on arrival and a return to Kigali airport for your onward flight.
- Included: Gorilla permits, park ranger fees, government taxes, an English and/or French-speaking driver-guide, meals, and 4×4 transport. Airport transfer is included if your flight is the same day the safari ends.
- Flexible pickup: From the airport, a hotel, or another point, with a minimum of 1 traveler.
Itinerary
3 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
You will be met by Rwagasabo Safaris Ltd driver guide at the Kigali International airport and stop for lunch then after drive to Musanze if time allows you will visit two twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. Return to your hotel for lunch and later maybe Visit Ibyiwacu culture village center then dinner and overnight again at Five Volcanoes Boutique.
Day 3: Golden Monkeys, City Tour And Shopping + Depart
After breakfast you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for Golden Monkeys Tracking then after completing your tracks, you will bid your host good bye and depart for Kigali. Take a complementary city tour to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site & Kigali museum. Also engage in last minute shopping in one of the friendliest African capitals, before returning to the airport for your onward international flight back home.
Includes/Excludes
- Gorilla Permits
- Park Ranger Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes
- Full time English or/and French speaking Driver/Guide
- Meal
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 vehicle
- Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a refund.
Frequently asked questions
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What is not included, and can I cancel?
What should I know before I go?
You’ll spend one night at a nearby comfortable hotel (B&B) with dinner.
On Day 2, assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing from the park warden. Bring your trekking gear, drinking water, and a packed lunch.
The trek can last anywhere from 1 to 8 hours, depending on where the gorillas are resting.
You can stay with the gorillas for a maximum of one hour.
The minimum group size is 1 person.
After the trek, your guide will transfer you back to Kigali, with airport drop-off if your flight is on the same day.
