4-Day Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Safari
Two primate encounters, one mountain range. Track gorillas one morning and the playful golden monkeys the next, then add Dian Fossey's research camp or the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Route
- Kigali → Volcanoes NP → Twin Lakes → Kigali
- Best for
- Wildlife lovers, Photographers
- From
- US$2,950 pp
Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trek (permit included)
- Golden monkey tracking in the bamboo zone
- Dian Fossey grave hike or Musanze Caves
- Boat ride on Lake Ruhondo below the volcanoes
Day-by-day itinerary
Kigali to Musanze
Airport pick-up, a short Kigali orientation and lunch, then the scenic drive to Musanze. Evening at leisure with views of Sabyinyo and Muhabura.
Gorilla trekking
Trek to a habituated gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park and spend a full hour in their company. Afternoon visit to the Iby'Iwacu cultural village or the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Golden monkeys & Dian Fossey or Twin Lakes
Track golden monkeys, endemic to the Albertine Rift, as they leap through bamboo. Afternoon choice: hike to Dian Fossey's grave at Karisoke, or a canoe and picnic on Lake Ruhondo.
Return to Kigali
Breakfast with a view, then drive back to Kigali. Optional craft shopping at Caplaki or a coffee stop before your flight.
What's included
- Rwanda gorilla trekking permit (US$1,500 per person per trek)
- Golden monkey tracking permit
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at Kigali International Airport
- Accommodation as listed, two people sharing
- Meals as listed (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Park entry fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- 24/7 local support from our Kigali team
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees (Rwanda issues visas on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides, trackers and porters
- Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
Prices are per person based on two travellers sharing and depend on season, lodge choice and group size. Solo travellers, families and groups are welcome; ask us for an exact quote. Itineraries can be changed to suit you.
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