Overview
This 5-day Rwanda gorillas and golden monkeys safari gives you time to enjoy Volcanoes National Park. You trek mountain gorillas, track playful golden monkeys and can add a hike to Dian Fossey’s grave or Mount Bisoke.
Kigali’s memorial, markets and cafes round off the trip.
Booking Your 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkeys Safari
Every 5-day Rwanda gorillas and golden monkeys safari we run is private and tailor-made. You travel in one of our own 4×4 Land Cruisers with an experienced driver-guide, and you can start on any date that suits you. The final price depends on your travel style (Signature, Classic or Adventurer), your group size and the season.
Park entry and permit fees are set by the official authorities: the Rwanda Development Board (Visit Rwanda). We book permits directly and confirm the current rates before you pay. Ask us for a quote and we will reply within 24 hours.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Rwanda and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver/guide Depending on your time of arrival, your driver/guide will take you on a Kigali city tour which includes a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre that gives you a glimpse into Rwanda’s history.
Later, you will be driven to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park where you will have dinner and an overnight stay. The scenic journey takes approximately two hours, and upon arrival, you will check into your accommodation, enjoy dinner, and rest for the exciting days ahead.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
This day promises to be one of the most memorable of your trip. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. In small groups, you will set off into the dense forest with experienced guides to track a gorilla family. The trek can be challenging, with steep and muddy paths, but the reward is well worth the effort. Upon finding the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Watch as they play, feed, and interact as you gain insight into their daily lives. After this unforgettable encounter, return to the lodge for lunch and then go on an excursion to explore the beautiful twin lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo).
Day 3: Golden Monkey tracking in Volcanoes NP
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will head out to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a golden monkey trekking experience. The trek will take you through lush forests and scenic landscapes as your experienced guides share their knowledge about the golden monkeys and the park’s diverse ecosystem. Upon finding the golden monkeys, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour observing them. Unlike the gorillas, golden monkeys are playful and quick, often engaging in hide-and-seek games so you might have to follow them around.
Once your trek is complete, you will return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest and lunch.
Day 4: Hiking Mount Bisoke (3.711 m)
Following breakfast, you will gather at the park offices for a briefing before your hike up Mount Bisoke. Standing at 3,711 meters, this dormant volcano is part of the Virunga range. The hike is physically demanding, taking between 5 to 7 hours depending on the group’s pace, but the reward is breathtaking views from the summit and the crater lake. After the hike, you will return to your lodge to rest.
Day 5: Kigali City Tour and Departure
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali where you will go on a city tour. During the city tour, you will learn about the history, culture, and people of Rwanda.
After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Day 5: Kigali City Tour and Departure
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali where you will go on a city tour. During the city tour, you will learn about the history, culture, and people of Rwanda.
After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
