4-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trek
Duration
4 Days
Destination
Rwanda
Style
Iconic Experience
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Golden Monkey Safari
This 4-day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari centres on Volcanoes National Park, where mountain gorillas and rare golden monkeys live on the forested slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. It is one of Africa’s most powerful wildlife experiences and a carefully planned short break from Kigali.
Gorilla permits, guiding, transfers and lodge arrangements require advance coordination. Saringi Tours handles those details and can tailor your Rwanda itinerary with additional nights, Lake Kivu time or an onward Kenya and Tanzania safari.
Trip Highlights
Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Golden monkey tracking in the volcanic bamboo forest
Kigali Genocide Memorial: a moving and important tribute
Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Stunning scenery of the Virunga volcanic chain
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport. Our driver and representative meet you, provide a brief welcome orientation, and transfer you to your hotel in Kigali: one of Africa's cleanest and most modern capitals. Evening at leisure.
Day 2Kigali City Tour – Drive to Musanze / Volcanoes NP (approx. 2 hrs)
After breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre: a moving and deeply educational tribute to the more than one million Rwandans killed in 1994. Continue to a local restaurant for lunch before driving north to Musanze, the gateway town to Volcanoes National Park. Stop at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about gorilla conservation and the legacy of Dian Fossey. Transfer to your lodge near the park for dinner.
Day 3Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes National Park
Rise early for the gorilla trek. After a park briefing at the headquarters, your ranger guides you into the dense bamboo and Hagenia forest of the Virunga volcanoes. The trek typically takes 2–6 hours depending on gorilla movement. Once found, spend one hour observing the habituated mountain gorilla family: perhaps the most profound wildlife experience in Africa. Return to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4Golden Monkey Tracking – Return to Kigali – Departure
After an early breakfast, return to Volcanoes NP for golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forest. The endemic golden monkeys are playful, noisy and utterly charming. After the activity, drive back to Kigali (2 hrs) for a farewell lunch and transfer to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation as specified
- All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Gorilla trekking permit ($1,500 per person, included)
- Golden monkey tracking permit (included)
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Full Board meals as specified
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Rwanda visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities, extra excursions and upgrades not listed as included in your confirmed itinerary
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
- Gorilla trekking is for ages 15 and over. Reserve gorilla permits early. Bring waterproofs and walking boots for steep, muddy trails; the time in the forest varies.
- Follow ranger instructions and report illness before trekking. Trek duration and sightings depend on the animals' movements; porters and optional treks are separate unless listed.
- Road times allow for normal conditions, but traffic, park tracks and stops can add time. Check any same-day onward flight with us before booking.
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What Our Clients Say
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An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
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