Safari Overview
Kigali city tour, a mountain gorilla trek and a golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park.
This three-day Rwanda safari gives you time to enjoy Volcanoes National Park at a relaxed pace. After a Kigali city tour and lunch at the Hotel des Mille Collines, drive north to the Virunga volcanoes. The next morning, trek to spend time with mountain gorillas, with an optional afternoon cultural village visit, Twin Lakes excursion or local market trip. On the final morning, trek the playful golden monkeys, the only other primate species resident in the Volcanoes forest, before returning to Kigali. You travel in a seven-seater 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Highlights
- Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial
- Mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
- Golden monkey trek
- Optional cultural village, Twin Lakes or market visit
- 7-seater 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser
Ideal for: Primate lovers and photographers who want two treks in Volcanoes National Park. The park lies above 2,400 m, so bring warm layers, waterproofs, gloves and boots with good grip. Gorilla trekkers must be 15 or older.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning arrival in Kigali, meet-and-greet and a city orientation tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Liberation Museum at the Parliament building. Lunch at the Hotel des Mille Collines, then drive north (94 km, about 2.5 hours) to Volcanoes National Park. Overnight on full board at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (5-star) or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (4-star), or similar.
An early start for the ultimate adventure, a mountain gorilla trek in the Volcanoes forest. Return to the lodge for lunch, then enjoy a free afternoon with optional activities such as a cultural village visit, the Twin Lakes or a local market town. Dinner and overnight at your lodge (full board).
Trek the golden monkeys in the morning, then freshen up and have lunch at the lodge before checking out. Drive back to Kigali for drop-off at Kigali International Airport for an evening flight.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (5-star) or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (4-star), or similar, on full board.
What's Included
Included
- Meet-and-greet and safari briefing
- Accommodation as outlined or similar
- Full-board meals on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as per itinerary
- Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Drinking water during the safari (1 litre per person per day)
- All applicable taxes
- Hotel or airport transfers as per itinerary
Not included
- Gorilla, chimpanzee and golden monkey permits unless stated (we can secure these in advance, subject to availability)
- International flights
- Visas
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and waiters
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Prices
| BASED ON Top-Range (5star) Accommodation | BASED ON Mid-Range (3star) Accommodation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Per Person | High Season | Mid Season | Low Season | Low Season |
| 2Pax each Sharing | $3400 | $ 3065 | $2420 | $1400 |
| 3Pax each Sharing | $3210 | $2265 | $2225 | $1200 |
| 4Pax each Sharing | $3110 | $2765 | $2120 | $1100 |
| 5Pax each Sharing | $3050 | $2700 | $2060 | $1040 |
| 6Pax each Sharing | $3015 | $2665 | $2025 | $1000 |
| Single Room Supplemen | $545 | $175 | Nil | $245 |
Rates are per person sharing, by group size, season and accommodation level. SRS = single room supplement. Prices are a guide and are confirmed at the time of booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gorilla and primate trekking runs year-round. The drier months (June to September and December to February) usually mean easier forest trails. Permits are limited, so book well in advance.
Our prices are based on a private safari vehicle for your group, with your own driver-guide. Shared departures may be possible on request.
A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser or safari minibus with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
Yes. Gorilla trekking is only permitted for visitors aged 15 and over. Treks can take from one to several hours on steep, muddy trails, so a reasonable level of fitness helps.
Yes. We can adjust the travel dates, length, destinations, pace and activities to suit you.
Yes. We can quote for upgraded lodges and tented camps, subject to availability on your dates.
Yes. We can add domestic flights, a Kenyan coast or Zanzibar beach stay, or extra safari days before or after this itinerary.
Lightweight neutral-coloured clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera. See our Safari Travel Information page for a full checklist.
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