4-Day Golden Monkey and Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Uganda

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda and City Tour

• Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our guide, who will be your knowledgeable companion throughout this incredible 4-day journey. After a pleasant meet and greet, you will embark on a city tour of Kigali, Rwanda's charming capital, known for its cleanliness and greenery. The city tour may include a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant tribute to the lives lost during the 1994 genocide. Gain insights into Rwanda's history, resilience, and the remarkable progress the country has made since then.
• After the city tour, you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park, a scenic drive that offers glimpses of Rwanda's beautiful countryside. Upon arrival, you'll check into your accommodation nestled in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains. You'll enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge, surrounded by the tranquility of the forest, before retiring for the night in anticipation of the adventures to come.
• Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park [Golden Monkey Tracking]
• Accommodation : Dav Vinc Gorilla Lodge [Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
• Meals and Drinks
• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• You'll start your day with a hearty breakfast at the lodge, fueling up for an exciting day ahead. Today, you will have the unique opportunity to track the playful golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing from the park rangers on the rules and guidelines for golden monkey trekking, you will set off into the lush forest with your expert guide.
• As you trek through the verdant vegetation, listen for the distinctive calls of the golden monkeys and keep your eyes peeled for their shimmering coats. Golden monkeys are known for their acrobatic antics and social interactions, providing a captivating wildlife encounter. You'll spend quality time observing and photographing these charming primates in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch. Thereafter, you'll head to the border, where, after clearing, you will proceed to Bwindi.
• Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park [Gorillas]
• Accommodation : Bweza Gorilla Lodge [Mid-range lodge Just Outside Bwindi Uganda Gorillas
• All Meals Included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

• You'll enjoy an early breakfast to fuel up for the day’s adventure. You'll head to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing on the trekking procedures, safety measures, and the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas. You'll embark on a guided trek into the forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. You'll enjoy the experience of observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat for up to one hour. Carry a packed lunch to enjoy during the trek. You'll trek back to the park headquarters. Later, you'll 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 cool weather. 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.
• Main Destination:Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
• Accommodation:Itambira Island Resort [Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
• Meals & Drinks:
• All Meals Included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Bunyonyi Activities and Transfer to Kigali

• You'll wake up to serene lake views and breakfast. You'll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise, visiting islands like Punishment Island. After check out, you'll drive back to Kigali, crossing the Uganda-Rwanda border. If time allows, you'll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial or Kimironko Market before drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
• Main Destination:Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
• Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
• Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)