5 Days Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trek
Duration
5 Days
Destination
Rwanda & Uganda
Style
All Primates
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
The 5 Days Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trek is a 5-day safari through Kigali, Volcanoes NP (Rwanda) & Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Uganda), designed and operated by Saringi Tours. Based in Nairobi and women-led, Saringi has been building private African itineraries since 2018. This route takes in Bwindi, Volcanoes National Park, with each day sequenced to put you in the right place at the right time for wildlife.
Gorilla trekking in this part of East Africa requires specialist knowledge, advance permits, and a reliable local network. Saringi handles all of it: permits, guide allocations, and lodge bookings are managed on your behalf. The itinerary is private and fully flexible. Dates, pace, and accommodation can be adjusted at any point, and Kenya or Tanzania wildlife days can be added if you want to extend the journey.
Trip Highlights
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park: endangered primates in volcanic bamboo forest
Cross the Cyanika border: two countries in one safari
Bwindi: UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 400 mountain gorillas
Optional: Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kigali city tour
Batwa cultural experience with the indigenous communities of Bwindi
Visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus for gorilla conservation, Musanze
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Kigali International Airport to a warm welcome from your driver and guide. After a short safari briefing, transfer to your hotel in Rwanda's spotless capital city. The evening is at leisure: explore Kigali's vibrant restaurant scene or simply rest ahead of the adventure ahead.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Mountain gorilla trekking permit (USD 700 per person, Uganda / Bwindi)
- Golden monkey trekking permit (Rwanda)
- All border crossing formalities assistance (Cyanika border, Rwanda-Uganda)
- Batwa cultural experience, Bwindi
- Visit to Ellen DeGeneres Campus, Musanze
- Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial
Not Included
- International and domestic flights (unless specified)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda / Rwanda visa fees
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities: hot air balloon safari ($480/person in Mara and Amboseli, $598/person in Serengeti)
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Rwanda and Uganda visa fees
- Porter fees during gorilla and golden monkey trekking (optional, recommended)
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