4-Day Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trek Rwanda Primate Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park,
combining breathtaking wildlife encounters with rich landscapes. This tour offers the rare
opportunity to track endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in their natural
habitat, guided by expert rangers. Start your adventure with a scenic transfer from Kigali, trek
through lush rainforest to witness gorillas up close, and continue with a golden monkey
encounter in the Virunga Mountains. Relax in comfortable lodges near the park and enjoy the
warm hospitality of Rwanda.
Tour Plan
Upon arriving at Kigali International Airport, you will be greeted and given a brief orientation before transferring to Volcanoes National Park. The drive to Volcanoes National Park, takes you through the beautiful rolling hills and stunning landscapes of northwest Rwanda, passing by banana plantations along a comfortable paved road. The journey from Kigali to your lodge takes approximately three hours. Once you arrive, you will check in at your lodge, which is situated at the foot of the mountains and close to the park ranger station. Enjoy dinner and an overnight at the hotel.
Rise early for breakfast, and around 6:30am, we will head to the Kinigi Park headquarters. Today, your gorilla trek will surely be the highlight of your tour. We will arrive at the Kinigi ranger station by 7:00am, where we will be assigned guides and given a briefing before entering the forest. We will track one of the eight habituated gorilla groups in Rwanda. Experienced ranger guides will accompany you as we search for the mountain gorillas. Only eight people can track each habituated group, and our search can range from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas& movements, as their territory can cover up to 40km (25mi). The park rangers and guides will clear the path and assist you through the forest. Spending an hour with this family group will be an unforgettable experience. After our hour is up, we will gradually make our way out of the forest and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you will go to the park headquarters for your second experience with the endangered golden monkey. The trek to see them is easy and takes about 1 to 2 hours. Golden monkeys are a rare type of old-world monkey found only in the Virunga Mountain range. They are endangered and listed as such on the red list of threatened species. These monkeys live in groups of up to 90, usually led by one adult male. There are two habituated groups of golden monkeys. One group has about 80 to 100 members and is located at the foot of Mt. Sabyinyo. Like the treks to see mountain gorillas, the trek to see the golden monkeys takes place in the morning, and visitors can spend one hour with the monkeys. After this
experience, you will return to the Hotel. Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at 9:00 AM, you will drive back to Kigali. Enjoy lunch before transferring to the airport for your departure.
Included
- Park fees
- Chimp permits
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinking water
Excluded
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates
| Start Dates | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May–Dec 31, 2025 | $2,487 | $2,443 | $2,322 | $2,317 | $2,267 |
