3 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari
Price: From USD 2050 per person sharing
On this 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari, you will visit Volcanoes National Park located in the Virunga Area for a memorable primate tracking experience. Volcanoes National Park (Parc National Des Volcans) is home to about 10 habituated mountain gorilla families and a number of golden monkey groups which you can track on your tour in Rwanda. For those looking for a short Rwanda safari, this i3 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari is just perfect for witnessing the mountain gorillas and the beautiful golden monkeys.
You will be met by an East African Jungle Safaris driver guide at the Kigali International airport, and stop for lunch, then drive to Musanze. If time allows, you will visit the two twin Lakes, Burera and Ruhondo. Their deep blue waters, ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls, with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes, provide a spectacular backdrop.
Safari Highlights for 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari
- Gorilla tracking
- Golden monkey tracking
- Visit the twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera
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Full Safari Itinerary 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari
Day 1: Arrive in Kigali and Travel to Ruhengeri
You will be met by a driver guide at the Kigali International airport, who will then transfer you to Musanze. You’ll stop for lunch, then after that, drive to Musanze. If time allows you you will visit the twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls, with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes, provide a spectacular backdrop overnight at Virunga Hotel/Muhabura Hotel.
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to Volcanoes National Park (Parc National Des Volcans) headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time experience of mountain gorilla tracking. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long-lost cousin. Return to your hotel for lunch and later maybe visit Ibyiwacu culture village center, then dinner and overnight again at Virunga Hotel/Muhabura Hotel.
Day 3: Golden Monkeys
After breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for Golden Monkeys Tracking, then after completing your tracks, you will bid your host goodbye and depart for Kigali before dropping you off at your Hotel or Airport.
When to Go
The best time to visit is during the dry season (mid-May to September). November and April are the wettest months.
Dangers and annoyances
Tsetse flies and mosquitoes can be bad enough to seriously detract from your safari enjoyment, so bring a good insect repellent.
NOTE: Safari prices will be availed to you on request. Fill our booking form for your price quotation.
