5 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Safari; Finest Tour Package

Embark on a 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Safari, a captivating journey into the heart of Volcanoes National Park. This 5-day Rwanda Safari package is an affordable primate safari offering you a rare opportunity to track the two fascinating and endangered primates in Rwanda, the famous mountain gorillas and the vibrant golden monkeys in their natural habitat.

This 5-day Rwanda safari adventure is a combination of Rwanda wildlife and culture taking you as well on a pleasant Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village tour where you will engage with the Indigenous people of Rwanda living close to the Volcanoes National Park, 2 kilometers from the park entry.

You will conclude this Rwanda safari adventure with a relaxing visit to the stunning Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. This serene destination offers the ultimate retreat, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and the soothing presence of various water-wading birds. While there, you’ll enjoy peaceful canoe boat rides, immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of this remarkable location.

Detailed Itinerary of the 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and City Tour

Your 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Safari begins with your arrival at Kigali International Airport where you will be received by our company driver, your driver guide, throughout this 5-day Rwanda itinerary.

He will help you with your luggage, offer you a brief introduction about Rwanda, specifically about your safari, and then transfer you to your rebooked accommodations where you will relax.

If you arrive quite early like in the morning or early afternoon, you will embark on a Kigali City Tour where you will explore the charming local market of Rwanda like Kimironko Market, where you can shop for crafts, and fresh produce, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial center, make stops at Rwanda art galleries, and hang out at eye-catchy spots offering a great introduction to your 5 days  Rwanda safari adventure.

Accommodation options:

• Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel
• Midrange: Heaven Boutique Hotel
• Budget: Five to Five Hotel

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, you be picked up by your driver guide and embark on a scenic road trip to Volcanes National Park situated in the northern province of Rwanda. It is approximately a two to three drive from Kigali to the park, a relatively short distance featuring breathtaking views of lush rolling hills, tea plantations, farmlands, and Virunga mountain ranges.

Upon arrival at the park, you will check into your rebooked lodge and have lunch as you are preparing for afternoon optional adventurous activities which include guided nature walks and visiting the nearby Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about Rwandan traditions.

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Bisate Lodge
• Midrange: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
• Budget: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today is the day to embark on the highlights of your safari. The day begins with an early morning breakfast after which you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kiningi. Here you will attend a short briefing from a professional park guide about the gorilla trekking rules and regulations, about what to expect while in the gorilla natural habitats.

After the briefing, you will divided into manageable groups of 8 individuals each of which will be accompanied by an armed ranger, a professional park guide, and a porter on request to help with carrying your gorilla trekking gear.

With your packed lunch, plenty of water, a park guide, and a ranger, you will venture into the dense forests of the park insearch of one of the 12 habituated gorilla families in Rwanda Volcanoes National Park.

A gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park lasts anywhere between two to six hours depending on the location of your assigned gorilla family on that day. Once you encounter it, you will have a standard time of one hour, observing them groom, interact, forage, and behave, from the playful juveniles to the dominant, majestic silverbacks, offering an awe-inspiring experience. After the trek, you will head back to your lodges, where you will relax as you prepare for another Rwanda primate adventure awaiting you the following day.

Accommodation Option: Same as Day 2

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Relaxation

Day 4 is a day of tracking another endangered and fascinating primate thriving in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. These playful primates are sought-after mountain gorillas and are loved for their distinctive vibrant golden orange fur and energetic antics.

A golden monkey tracking adventure in the park is less strenuous compared to gorilla trekking as these magnificent primates prefer inhabiting lowlands featuring less dense forests, specifically the bamboo forests making tracking them easy and enjoyable.

Similar to mountain gorilla tracking, golden monkey trackers are organized into small groups of up to 8 individuals, each accompanied by an armed ranger and a knowledgeable park guide. This activity is dynamic and engaging, as it involves following the monkeys as they leap from one tree branch to another, making physical preparedness essential for a truly immersive experience.

Once you have located your assigned golden monkey troop, you have one hour to observe them leap through bamboo forests, interact, play, and forage. although they are jumpy now and then, they get time to settle down for example when eating hence offering you an opportunity to catch the best shots.

In the afternoon, you can unwind at your lodge or opt for additional activities such as a visit to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo or a short hike to the Dian Fossey Tomb, a site dedicated to the legendary primatologist.

Accommodation Option: Same as Day 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Transfer Back to Kigali and Departure

On the final day, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before saying goodbye to Volcanoes National Park. You’ll drive back to Kigali, where you can make a final stop at local craft markets for souvenirs. Depending on your flight schedule, you can also visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial if you missed it on the first day.

Your guide will then drop you off at Kigali International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable 5-day gorilla trekking and golden monkey safari in Rwanda.

Meals: Breakfast

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