4 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Safari

Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport

Arrive at Kigali International airport, meet and greet assistance. You will be warmly welcomed by Luxland Africa Vacations representative outside customs and Immigration hall then you will be transferred to your city hotel. Tour briefing will be done at the hotel lobby over a welcome drink.

Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel (Luxury) or Hotel Des Collins (High end)

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, the guide will lead you for Kigali city tour visiting the remarkable genocide Museum which commemorates the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The remains of over 250,000 people are interred here. It also includes the visitor center for students and others wishing to understand the events leading up to the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994. Later in the afternoon proceed to Volcanoes National Park known to protect the rare Mountain Gorillas and it is characterized by the steep slopes of the different mountain ranges, rich Mosaic  of Montanne ecosystem, open grassland, heath and bamboo forest which have supported the existence of the rare Mountain Gorillas.

Overnight at One & Only Gorilla Nest/Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge (Luxury) or Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (High end)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Mountain Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park

This is the highlight of your trip in Rwanda, early morning breakfast then proceed to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing, there are 10 Gorilla families in Volcanoes, and so the ranger guides will group you into 8 people to track a specific gorilla family. The Gorilla trek has been approved to be the most exciting experience in the world, so this is where your story begins and upon encountering this Mountain Gorillas, you are entitled to a full hour in the presence of these Gorillas. Experience their way of living, interaction, coupling, feeding as the young ones swing on the tree branches. Later, you will be picked by your guide back to the lodge for leisure and relaxation for the whole evening.

Overnight at One & Only Gorilla Nest/Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge (Luxury) or Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (High end)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Golden monkey tracking and drive back to Kigali International airport

Transfer to the park headquarters for briefing just like the previous day ready for the Golden Monkey tracking. It has a golden-orange patch on the upper flanks and back making it one of the most beautiful primates in the world. So often, you will find them on the bamboo tree branches living in a group of up to 30 individuals. Enjoy their social life limited to one hour as they play, swing on the tree branches, coupling, feeding on bamboo, leaves and fruit, though it is also thought to eat insects.  They are always inquisitive. After lunch, Proceed to Kigali then airport for your flight to the next destination.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

• Transportation by a 4wd safari vehicle.
• Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
• Gorilla permit to be paid and secured in advance ($1500 per person is included).
• Park entrance fees.
• Visit Ellen DE generous institute.
• Meet and greet service.
• Genocide Memorial.

However, the Safari excludes:

Airfares, Visas or Insurance, Tips to local guides, Porterage or Laundry, Soft or alcoholic, drinks or mineral water (excl. water in the vehicles), Items of a personal nature, any meals not indicated above, any tours not mentioned from the itinerary above.