4-Day Volcanos Golden Monkeys and Bwindi Gorilla Trek

Overview

The golden monkey trekking tour in Volcanoes National Park is one of the top adventures to do in Rwanda. The activity involves a relatively easy trek through the bamboo jungles in the lower zones of the Virunga Volcanoes to find and spend an hour with the striking golden monkeys. Afterwards, head to misty Bwindi which is home to more than half the population of the remaining 720 mountain gorillas. Bwindi offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences and the elusive primates.

Tour Features

Budget tour

Uses Lodges & Tented Camps

Private tour

Can privately be organized.

Minimum age

15 years old

Activities & Transport

Activities:

Gorilla trekking

Transport:

Pop-up roof 4x4 minivan & Boat

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Hotel Muhabura	All Meals Included
2	Broadbill Forest Camp	All Meals Included
3	Hawk's Eye Lodge Bunyonyi	All Meals Included
4	No accomodation	Breakfast & lunch included

Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3

Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water(On all days)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Itineraries

Day 1

Kigali International Airport pick-up, city tour and transfer to Musanze

You will be met by our driver guide at the Kigali Airport and proceed with the guided tour to the fast-growing neighbourhoods of Kigali that are changing the face of the city. There is an opportunity to visit the presidential museum which is the residence of two of the former Presidents of Rwanda. Here you will have an opportunity to learn a bit about the political history of Rwanda. We will drive through the older commercial and residential areas with a major stop at Kigali Genocide Memorial Site commemorating the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Stop for lunch then drive to Musanze. Overnight in Musanze

Destination
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Wildlife in Nyungwe NP - Chimpanzee - Common, White & Black Rhinos, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah etc.. - None

Accommodation

Hotel Muhabura

Budget hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2

Golden Monkey tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up for an early breakfast and transfer to the park head offices in Kinigi by 7.00 am. Join other golden monkeys trekkers and meet the ranger guide for a few minutes to talk about the activity and the park. At 8.00 am, you'll transfer to the trailhead just outside the park. Enjoy great views of the mountain scenery as you start your trek into the park to find the golden monkeys. The golden monkeys live near the edge of the park in the bamboo forests where the ground is relatively flat and easy to trek. Find the monkeys and follow them as they feed, noticing how they skillfully pick the young bamboo leaves from the tip of the bamboo tree. They may also move out of the park into the potato fields. How they love the potatoes! After an amazing one hour with the golden monkeys, you will return to the trailhead and drive back to the lodge for lunch. Thereafter, head to the border where after clearing we will proceed to Bwindi.

Destination
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation

Broadbill Forest Camp

Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After early morning breakfast, walk to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts during gorilla tracking. Thereafter, you will proceed to the gorilla trail. Gorilla tracking normally lasts between 2 to 8 hours or even a day to encounter the gorillas. However, you'll be allowed to stay in the presence of these awesome apes for at least an hour. It is advisable that you carry packed lunch, which will be provided, as one cannot determine how long it may take to encounter the mountain gorillas. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive is through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge.

Destination
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation

Hawk's Eye Lodge Bunyonyi

Budget lodge located in or near Lake Bunyonyi
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4

Lake Bunyonyi Tour and Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, you will take a boat ride on this lake to tour different islands. Then we will head to another border, this time the Katuna border to cross to Rwanda. Thereafter, be transferred to Kigali Airport to catch your departure flight back home.

Destination
Kigali

Accommodation

Not Specified

Meals

-Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4-Day Volcanos Golden Monkeys and Bwindi Gorilla Trek