4-Day Gorilla & Golden Monkey Adventure
4 Days / 3 NightsgorillaModerate

4-Day Gorilla & Golden Monkey Adventure

Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Culture

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Group Size

2-8 people

Difficulty

Moderate

Price

From $3,200

Overview

Combine gorilla trekking with golden monkey tracking and cultural experiences in this immersive 4-day adventure through Rwanda's volcanic highlands.

Highlights

  • Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP
  • Golden monkey tracking in bamboo forests
  • Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village visit
  • Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial
  • Scenic drive through Rwanda's highlands

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Kigali & Transfer to Musanze

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your guide. Enjoy a Kigali city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local craft markets. In the afternoon, drive north through terraced hills to Musanze (approximately 2 hours), gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Check in to your lodge and enjoy a briefing dinner.

2

Gorilla Trekking

After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park HQ for the morning briefing. Set off with your trekking group and expert trackers into the misty forests. Trek through bamboo and hagenia woodland to find your assigned gorilla family. Spend one unforgettable hour with the gorillas. Return to the park HQ, enjoy lunch, and spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge or exploring Musanze town.

3

Golden Monkey Tracking & Cultural Village

Morning briefing and trek into the lower bamboo forests of Volcanoes NP to track the endangered golden monkeys — playful, photogenic primates found only in the Virunga Mountains. After the trek, visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about traditional Rwandan life, try local cooking, weave baskets, and enjoy Intore dance performances.

4

Dian Fossey Hike & Departure

Optional morning hike to the Dian Fossey tomb and research site (additional fee) or enjoy a leisurely morning. After lunch, transfer to Kigali (approximately 2 hours) for your departure flight or onward travel.

What's Included

  • 3 nights accommodation (mid-range lodge)
  • All ground transportation in 4x4 vehicle
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Golden monkey tracking permit
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Kigali city tour
  • Cultural village entry

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Rwanda visa
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Porter hire

From $3,200

Per person sharing, all permits included

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Quick Info

  • Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Group Size2-8 people
  • DifficultyModerate