Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Kigali

A quick stop for one of nature's great experiences

Overview:

This short but sweet tour allows you to experience the best of what Volcano's national park has to offer by tracking both the magnificent Mountain Gorillas and the playful and inquisitive Golden Monkeys, in the ultimate African mountainous jungle. On top of that you will take a Kigali city tour to learn about Rwanda's tragic past, and how the country has recovered.

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Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Kigali

You will be met by your guide at the airport, briefed about your upcoming safari then transferred to your 5* Hotel, which was the set for the 2004 Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda", where you will enjoy one of their panoramic view rooms. There are plenty of great places to eat in Kigali and your guide can recommend somewhere for you upon your arrival.

Meals Included: None

Accommodation: Hotel Des Mille Collines

Day 2: Kigali City Tour and Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and go on a city tour, visiting the genocide memorial, which is a 'must-do' for any trip to Rwanda, where you will learn about the tragic history of this beautiful country. You will also get to see how the country has developed since, which with the help of international aid has been remarkable. After grabbing your lunch at one of the many restaurants you have to choose from, you will take the scenic drive north to Volcanoes NP to check in at your lodge at the base of the extinct volcano, Mount Karisimbi.

Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner

Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking

After an early breakfast you will set off on the unforgettable experience that is Mountain Gorilla tracking. After trekking through the dense forest to where the Gorillas were found the day before, you begin your tracking, searching for the largest primate in the world. Upon sighting them, you will stay with them for one hour as they eat, rest and bond with their young. To reach them it can take anywhere between 30 mins to 4 hours, so be prepared for a long trek through the humid rain-forest. Afterwards, you will spend the afternoon relaxing and taking in your beautiful surroundings.

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 4: Golden Monkeys and Back to Kigali

Golden Monkeys are rare and endemic to this region, living in the bamboo areas found at the base of the volcanoes themselves. Playful and inquisitive, these monkeys are a pleasure to watch. There are two troops you can track both numbering around 80. Once you have reached the Golden monkeys you will watch them for one hour as they go about their daily lives. In the afternoon you will transfer back to Kigali ready for you evening flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

$2750

pp based on two people sharing semi-luxurious accommodation.

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Price Includes

All accommodation

All meals stated in itinerary

Gorilla and Golden Monkey tracking permits

All park entry fees and activities

Experienced guide

Customised 4WD safari vehicle and fuel

Drinking water in safari vehicle

Price Excludes

International flights

Travel insurance

Entry visa

Other drinks

Tips and gratuities

Optional Extras