ThisĀ 3 First Class gorilla & Golden Monkey trekking safari will combine the great Rwanda safari highlights of gorilla and golden trekking and a glimpse into the Rwandan nature by canoeing at lake Mukungwa. The mountain gorillas live deep in the jungles of the Virunga volcanoes shared between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. This tour will take you to the volcanoes national park which offers the perfect inhabitant for mountain gorillas found in northern Rwanda on the border with Uganda. Enjoy views of communities and beautiful landscape of the ā€˜land of a thousand hillsā€™.

Safari highlights

  • Gorilla trekking
  • Golden Monkey
  • Optional ā€“ Canoe Ride

Group Size

Minimum 2, solo travelers pay surcharge

Dates

Departs year round.

Price

From $3459 per person based on double occupancy*

Trip Terms

*Prices are quoted in USD and are ā€˜fromā€™, per person, based on twin share occupancy. Seasonal Surcharges apply.Ā  Single supplements apply.Ā  Black-out dates may apply. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. Pricing does not include Gorilla viewing permits which are currently US$1,500 per person each or Golden Monkey trekking permits which are currently 100usd per person each. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices.Ā  Prices are current at time of posting (10/23/2023) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | PC-1282498.

STARTĀ TIME Please arrive by 7:45 AM.
ENDĀ TIME Approximately 6:30 PM.
WEAR Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

 

Additional information

locationSanta Barbara
duration10 hours
  • You’ll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
1

Travel to Volcanoes national park - Canoe Ride

The guide shall pick you from your hotel in Kigali at 8am and travel to Musanze in the north of Rwanda. The drive is roughly 2 hours.
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At 2pm you shall go for a half day (3 ā€“ 4 hours) canoe ride on River Mukungwa that offers a lovely tour of the beautiful countryside. Enjoy breathtaking views of the rolling landscape, meet the locals and watch several wildlife including birds.

Drive timeĀ ā€“ Ā 2 hours 30 minutes Ā OrĀ Helicopter (Augusta)Ā ā€“ 35 minutes
L & D

2

Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

Today after an early morning breakfast you are ready to start your gorilla trek. The driver guide will transfer you to Ā the briefing area where you will learn from the ranger guide about the expectations while in the park. In the meantime as you wait for everyone to gather, enjoy the Rwandan hospitality of traditional dances and a hot Rwandan coffee. The ranger guide will share some of the gorilla trekking tips like no flash photography and later divide you in the different gorilla trekking groups. Depending on location of the family of gorillas you will trek, the driver guide will transfer you to the start of the trail head for the allocated gorilla group.

Spend the afternoon at leisure recuperating from the gorilla trekking experience or take on an optional activity of visiting the musanze caves or the twin lakes.

B, L & D

3

Gorilla Guardians Village & Departure

Today you shall go back into the Virungas for yet another amazing experience ā€“ the golden monkey trekking adventure. The golden monkeys are unique to Virunga mountains and live in the bamboo forests in the lower zones of the mountains. This will be a light trek and may find the monkeys after less than an hour of trekking. They are incredibly attractive monkeys and offer great photography. A maximum of 1 hour is allowed to see them.

After this experience to your hotel or the airport.

Drive timeĀ ā€“ Ā 2 hours 30 minutes Ā OrĀ Helicopter (Augusta)Ā ā€“ 35 minutes
B & L

End

End of Your Safari

Important to Know

  • Rates areĀ per personĀ andĀ exclude the international flightĀ from/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who areĀ 15 years and older.
  • Rates include aĀ local payment. This means that part of the rate must be paid upfront and part on location during the tour. Move your mouse pointer over a rate to see the local payment.

Ā  Ā  Based on departures in Low Season

Price per person from First Class Deluxe Luxury
Solo Traveler $5629 $10459 $12599
Each of 2 $3459 $6839 $8699
Each of 4 $2799 $6179 $8059
Each of 6 $2569 $5959 $7849
Single Room supplement $649 $2129 $2399

Accommodation:
Standard at Gorilla Mountain Lodge,Ā Ā Four Points by Sheraton and Nyungwe Top View Hotel
Deluxe at Bishops House, Serena Hotel and One & Only Nyungwe
Luxury at Wilderness Sabyinyo,Ā Serena HotelĀ and One & Only Nyungwe

Included in price

  1. 4Ɨ4 Vehicle for all the transfers indicated in itinerary
  2. English speaking driver guide
  3. Full board accommodation
  4. Water while in vehicle ā€“ 1 liter per person per
  5. 1 Chimpanzee permit per person
  6. 1 Colobus monkey permit per person
  7. 1 Gorilla trekking permit per person
  8. 1 Golden monkey trekking permit per person
  9. Canopy walk
  10. Applicable government taxes
  11. AMREF Evacuation Insurance Cover

Does not include:

  1. Airfare to and from Kigali, Rwanda
  2. Passport and entry Visa fees
  3. Bottled drinks with meals
  4. Items of personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs etc.
  5. Gratuities for local guide/ porters and drivers
  6. Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance

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