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RWANDA SAFARI

3-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Golden Monkey Safari

Experience two remarkable primate encounters on this three-day safari in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

Trek through the Virunga rainforest to meet a mountain gorilla family, then follow energetic golden monkeys through the park’s bamboo forest.

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DURATION

3 Days / 2 Nights

ROUTE

Kigali ➔ Musanze (Volcanoes National Park) (returning to Kigali)

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Gorilla Trekking Permits Are Limited – Book Early

Tour Highlights

Kigali city tour

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Optional Gorilla Guardians Village visit

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Gorilla trekking

Bamboo forest and Virunga scenery

Golden monkey tracking

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Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

A Native Expeditions representative will collect you from Kigali International Airport, your hotel or another agreed location.

If you arrive early, enjoy a short Kigali city tour featuring selected attractions such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets or artisan shops.

Travel through Rwanda’s hilly countryside to Musanze, near Volcanoes National Park.

Overnight: Musanze

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for registration and a gorilla trekking briefing.

Accompanied by experienced guides and rangers, trek through the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The duration and difficulty of the trek depend on the gorillas’ location, terrain and weather.

Once the gorillas are located, spend the permitted time observing and photographing them.

Return to your lodge for relaxation. An optional community experience can be arranged if the trek finishes early enough.

Overnight: Musanze

Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking and Return to Kigali

After breakfast, return to the park headquarters for your golden monkey tracking briefing.

Enter the bamboo forest with an experienced guide to search for a habituated golden monkey troop. Watch these active primates feed, climb and leap between bamboo stems.

After the experience, return to your lodge to change before travelling to Kigali.

Your guide will drop you at Kigali International Airport, your hotel or another agreed location. Travellers departing Rwanda should book a late-evening flight or arrange an additional night in Kigali.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are separate permits required?
Yes. Gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking require separate permits. Both should be reserved before travel.
Does this safari include a gorilla permit?
A gorilla permit is required, but whether it is included depends on your quotation. Confirm permit availability and inclusion before making payment.
Can I see the Big Five in Akagera?
Akagera is home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos. Seeing all five during a short visit cannot be guaranteed.
Is the Lake Ihema boat safari included?
This depends on the selected package. Confirm whether the boat trip and applicable park fees are included in your quotation.
Can the safari begin on my arrival day?
Yes, if your flight arrives early enough. Travellers arriving later should spend a night in Kigali and begin the itinerary the following morning.

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