3 Day Gorilla and Golden Monkeys.

3 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkeys, This experience offers visitors two of the most important activities in the volcanoes national park. Visitors also get a chance to visit some historical sites in the country and places of cultural relevance.

Day 1/3 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkeys Tour

A driver will be waiting for you at the airport from where you will begin the journey from Kigali town for a brief tour. You will visit Kigali Genocide Memorial Center at Gisozi where you will learn about the history of the genocide, visit Kandt National Museum and then to crafts market where you can buy some souvenirs. You will the proceed to Volcanoes national park where you will check into accommodation and prepare for the safari.

Day 2

After an early morning breakfast, you will be taken to the headquarters for a briefing before starting the Gorilla trek. You will be assigned a guide and gorilla family to trek. The trek can take 1-8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family in the meantime you can still spot numerous other primates and birds that inhabit the forest. On finding the gorillas, you will get 1hour with them where you will observe their behavior and take photos.

Day 3

You will head out to the Virunga region after an early breakfast for golden monkey trekking. There will be a quick briefing on what to expect on the journey and how to behave. Since the monkeys are generally more active, the trek does not take as long as the gorilla trek hence anyone can endure the walk. You will have to be continuously on the move following them as they quickly jump through the trees. After the trek visitors go back to their accommodations and prepare to depart for the airport.

The safari includes;

Transportation by safari vehicle

Airport transfers

An English speaking driver/guide

En-route meals

All activities listed on the itinerary

Bottled drinking water

Accommodation for one night

Gorilla trekking permit

Golden monkey trekking permit

Park entrance fees

Excludes

Visas

Personal insurance

Personal shopping

Laundry services