Exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla & Golden monkey trekking Rwanda

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Safari Overview

Exclusive 5 Days luxury gorilla & golden monkey trekking Rwanda is perfectly designed for an encounter with gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, golden monkeys, and an exciting city excursion in Kigali. You will be staying in some of Rwanda’s gorgeous safari lodges with excellent services while enjoying your experience meeting the gorillas in their natural habitat.

This 5 Days Luxury Gorilla & Golden monkey trekking Rwanda Safari is ideal for couples on a romantic escape, honeymoon, or celebrating their anniversary who are eager to have a glimpse of these gentle giants and cute monkeys while undisturbed in their beautiful natural setting.

So, for a primate adventure unlike any other, brace yourself for this exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla & Golden monkey trekking Rwanda safari in the land of “a thousand hills.” Trekking mountain gorillas in the misty rainforest jungles of Volcanoes is a thrilling experience that stays with you forever.

You will hike the forested slopes of Volcanoes, traversing breathtaking landscapes in search of a family of habituated mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Gaze out onto soaring mountain slopes enveloped in lush tropical vegetation.

Immersed in this dramatic natural setting, watching the intriguing interaction between gorilla families and their gentle nature will leave you inspired by their harmony. Troops of the enchanting golden monkeys are also close by, so we have combined these awe-inspiring encounters in just one itinerary to deliver the most remarkable romantic escape or honeymoon.

Adventure

Facets of the African Wild

We hope our guides are the perfect starting point for your Exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda Safari.

Golden monkeys
A pair of golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park
Singita Kwitonda Lodge - Rwanda
Singita Kwitonda Lodge - Plunge Pool

Quick Safari Details

Country: Rwanda

Departure/End City: Kigali/Kigali

Destinations: Kigali and Volcanoes National Park

Group Type: Private

Number of People: Tailored

Availability: Year-Round.

Dates: Open

Duration: 5 Days

Cancellation Policy: Up to 90 days

Activities: Gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, Kigali city excursion and guided nature walks

Price: Request a quote

Safari Highlights

  • A gorilla trekking adventure through the mystical, lush jungles of Volcanoes National Park is the pinnacle of wonder you must brace yourself for. Spend an uninterrupted hour in the presence of these awe-inspiring gentle creatures and awaken a profound connection with the apes.
  • You will delve into the soul of the vibrant city of Kigali, the heartbeat of Rwanda. An exciting city excursion will have you visiting some of Rwanda’s important sites, like the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
  • Thrill your senses with an exciting encounter with the cute golden monkeys and a symphony of vibrant birdlife.
  • Best Time to Visit for Gorilla Trekking June to August and December to February

Know Before You Go

  • The Exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda Safari will have you hiking moderately steep slopes at altitudes between 2400 and 4507 meters searching for the mountain gorillas. This means that fitness is required. There are strict guidelines for visiting Volcanoes National Park and meeting the gorillas. You’ll join a group of 7 other trekking travelers (maximum 8) and be escorted by a tracker, rangers, and a guide.
  • Note that agility is required to embark and disembark whatever vessel is necessary. Wildlife viewing, quantity, and species of animals seen are dependent upon local conditions, including weather, wind, and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of a flight (if required) or safari may vary due to weather conditions.

Exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda Safari Detailed Itinerary

Arrive at Kigali International Airport, and you will be met by your safari guide. He will brief you about the exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda Safari and then transfer you to the Kigali Serena Hotel, where you will spend one night in a prime room with an ensuite bathroom.

Safe and clean, Kigali is the bustling capital city of Rwanda. It spreads out over four scenic ridges and the valleys in between, with the city centre located on one hill and the government and administrative quarter on another.

You will take a city excursion to explore this vibrant and colourful city, which boasts a selection of elegant hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, and markets.

After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from the Kigali Serena Hotel and embark on a scenic road trip to Volcanoes National Park through Rwanda’s mountainous countryside. Enjoy scenic views of the landscape vistas and vast tea plantations. In approximately 3.5 hours, the majestic slopes of the Virungas start to unfold in what ultimately will be the Volcanoes National Park.

Once you reach the park, you will be led to Singita Kwitonda Lodge, an upscale facility with a modern building in Musanze near Sabyinyo Volcano.  The property yields clear views of the two extinct volcanoes: Gahinga and Muhabura.

Each luxurious suite features a private heated plunge pool, an outdoor fireplace, and large timber-framed windows that allow breath-taking views of the volcanoes from afar. You can relax here for the rest of the day, anticipating an adventurous day the next day.

The long-awaited day is before you; having a face-to-face encounter with a silverback gorilla in its natural habitat is an experience that will leave you spell-bound. Your heart beats to the rhythm of the forest as you embark on your gorilla trekking experience.

After a hefty breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a safety briefing and then join a group of seven other trekkers (a maximum of 8 per group). After the briefing, you will be led into the forest by expert guides and armed rangers (for your safety) in search of a family of habituated mountain gorillas.

The trek involves navigating the dense foliage, slippery slopes, and shrubs until you find a family of gorillas. The time you spend looking for these gentle giants may last between 2 and 6 hours, but after finding them, you will be allowed to spend an hour in their presence, witnessing their gentle nature yet powerful existence.

Savour every second as you watch them feeding, playing, foraging, teasing each other, or slumbering in an uncanny resemblance to ourselves. The one hour allotted to you may seem little, but it is enough to allow you to observe them closely and take pictures to tell your story to family and friends.

At times, the trek to view them may be arduous, with steep rises covered in dense vegetation, but the cherished moments of trekking these gentle giants become a part of your essence, transforming you forever. You will relish the night knowing you’ve touched the depths of the wild.

After a sumptuous breakfast, you’ll embark on yet another interesting adventure; it’s the cute golden monkeys you’ll be searching for. You will transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a safety briefing, after which you will spend the morning searching through the lush vegetation for one of the two habituated groups of golden monkeys at the foot of Mount Sabyinyo, one of which is a troop of more than 80 members.

Tracking golden monkeys is a fairly faster venture as compared to gorilla trekking. You will be able to find them in the shortest time possible. However, this doesn’t mean that the entire venture will be a walk in the park. These beautiful little creatures are so swift, so you will need some kind of keenness.

You will look for fresh leftovers of bamboo shoots before seeing them swing from one tree branch to another. To take a picture of them, you will need to set your camera on fast shutter speed to take a good shot.

You will be allowed one hour to discover the playful and inquisitive nature of these endangered monkey species. They are a beautiful little creature found only in the high-altitude forests of the Virungas.

Go ahead and explore the scenic landscape where Dian Fossey carried out her ground-breaking gorilla research. Optional: Depending on your time, you may visit the local community to have a cultural experience or visit a coffee plantation or local traditional homestead to crown your adventure.

After a delicious breakfast, you will take another scenic road transfer back to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight, with transformative memories of your previous encounters knowing that they will forever stick to your heart.

End of Exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda Safari.

Safari Includes

  • All road transfers in 4WD
  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
  • Park fees
  • One gorilla permit per person to be paid for in advance
  • Bottled drinking water
  • English speaking guide/driver
  • All activities in the travel plan except the optional ones.

Safari Excludes

  • Visa & Travel insurance
  • Emergency medical bills
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • Porter fee while trekking
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

Start planning a dream safari with us. You can book this safari itinerary, create one from scratch with the help of an African safari expert, or customize one of our suggested tours to suit your travel preferences.

Important Notes for the Exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda Safari.

  • The Exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda Safari is limited to a maximum of six travelers per vehicle, and a 30% deposit is due upon confirmation.
  • Travelers with special needs may be required to pay an extra fee for trekking facilitations.
  • 15 years is the minimum age for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Travelers with children under the age of 15 may be required to sign a letter of consent.
  • Porters are available for hire at a cost of about $20. They can be got at the starting point of the trek or at the briefing point.
  • Dinner and accommodation before and after the trip are not included in the overall tour cost.
  • This Exclusive 5 Days Luxury Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda Safari is tailor-made and can be customized to your own style of travel. You can set your own dates (subject to availability) and choose your accommodation facilities with our guidance. The accommodations selected here are what we think will suit this kind of trip and are where we have the best rates for you.
  • Due to the uncertainty of travel during these times, you can postpone your trip up to 12 months ahead (considering accommodation availability) and have a minimum of 30 days to cancel.

Tips for your Safari

Gorilla trekking is an amazing activity, but for the best experience, you will need:

  • Do not forget your closed or waterproof hiking shoes or closed shoes.
  • Poncho, or raincoat, during the rainy season
  • Camera with an additional battery and charger.
  • Binoculars for birders
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent

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