3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari & Golden monkey Trekking
The 3 Day Gorilla trekking Rwanda and Golden Monkey Safari takes you to the “LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS”. This beautiful East-African country is one of the 3 countries where you can do mountain gorilla and Golden monkoey tracking, the others being Uganda and DR Congo.
This gorilla trekking tour takes place in Volcanoes National Park(Parc Nationale des Volcanoes), the center of Primate tracking in Rwanda.
Apart from the Gorilla safari, you will also have a chance to do Golden monkey tracking.
Golden Monkeys are some of the endangered animal species according to
IUCN(International Union for Conservation of Nature). This beautiful gold and silver-clad little monkey is always found in the bamboo section of the forest feeding.
Golden monkey trekking is a new safari and few people have seen these animals in their natural habitat.
Lets see the Trip Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda, City Tour, Genocide Memorial and Travel to Parc Nationale des Volcanoes
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking
- Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking and Back to Kigali
The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda is $1500.
Golden Monkey Permit Rwanda
The cost of the permit is $100
3 Day Full Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Rwanda, Kigali city Tour and Journey to Volcanoes National Park
Welcome to Rwanda the “LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS”
At Kigali international airport you will be received by our company representative and your safari guide to be.
The guide is Avery knowledgeable person please ask him anything you want to know about Country, and he will recommend the best depending on your interest, such as changing money, good place for Lunch, etc.
The guide will take you for a city tour and also you can visit the Kigali Genocide Museum before setting off for Volcanoes National Park.
Upon arrival, we check in the Lodge and then rest for the trek on the 2nd day.
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla Trekking Day
Today you start the day early in the morning with breakfast and packed snacks. We drive to the park headquarters for briefing and knowing the group/ gorilla family you will be visiting.
The park authorities arrange the days visitors into groups before being led by the ranger guide in the forest for a life time Gorilla trekking in the forest.
The duration of trekking is not certain due to a lot of determinant factors which may include the gorilla movements as they search for food. But surety is you will find them and it will bring rest in your heart however hard it might have been locating them.
You will then spend a quality hour with them before coming back to the lodge with an option of visiting the cultural village in the evening.
Day 3: Golden Monkey tracking and Return to Kigali
After breakfast, you will drive to the park offices again this time for Golden Monkey tracking. As your guide does the registration you enjoy the Rwandan traditional dance.
Then you will be led by a ranger guide for tracking and spend an hour with these endangered primates.
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After golden monkey trekking, you will transfer to Kigali for your flight back home.
End of our 3 Day gorilla trekking Rwanda Safari
Resources
- Mountain Gorillas -> Wildlife Conservation
- Rwanda Gorillas -> New-York Times
- Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National park
- CNN- 3 days in Rwanda
- Mgahinga National Park
Accommodation near Volcanoes National Park
What You need on the 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
- Water: Gorilla trekking can be very tiresome and you need to refill your tank as the trek goes on. It is advisable to park a few water filtration tablets before you come for the trek.
- Boots: You will need good waterproof comfortable shoes. Some times it rains during the trek, so skid proof shoes can come in handy.
- Rain Jacket: You are advised to carry rain jacket because if rains very often in Volcanoes National park
- Snack: You can carry a light snack to give you some energy during the walk in the forest
- Trouser and Shirts The forest in Volcanoes NP is covered with thick undergrowth, therefore light trousers and long sleeved shirts are advised.
- Socks: You will have to tuck in the trousers into the socks to avoid insects crawling inside.
- Gloves: You will need Gardening gloves because you will be grabbing tree branches, leaves, name it, and some can be thorny.
- Camera: Carry a good camera to capture this lifetime experience
What is included in 3 day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Golden monkey Safari
- Airport Transfers
- 2 nights accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
- Meals
- Bottled Water
- Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Golden Monkey Trekking permit
- Experienced English speaking Driver
- 4X4 Safari car for Transportation
What is excluded
- Visas
- Tips for Driver and Guides
- Souvenirs
- Insurance
- Air tickets
- Drinks from the Accommodation
- Laundry
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