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Gorillas & Golden Monkeys By World Journeys

Gorillas & Golden Monkeys By World Journeys

4 Days / 3 Nights from $19,230 Price Per Person

Sales from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2026

**Day 1: Kigali > Volcanoes National Park **
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the spellbinding beauty of Volcanoes National Park. The park consists of mighty Virunga volcanoes and stands as one of the most enchanting national parks in Africa. One of the very rare places where mountain gorillas and golden monkeys – both declared ‘endangered’ by the World Wildlife Federation – can be seen in their natural habitat. Unwind and relax as you get ready for the following day’s gorilla trekking.

**Day 2: Volcanoes National Park**
The lodges are situated a few minutes from the main entrance to the National Park where there are eight families of gorilla living on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes that you can trek to see.

Rise up early and assemble at the park headquarters for registration, where the park staff determines which group of gorillas you will visit. Each group’s Lead Guide briefs the trekkers of the trekking procedures as well as the “do’s and don’ts” while in the presence of gorillas. After the briefing, trekkers return to their respective vehicles for the drive up the mountain to the starting point. Porters may be hired for the trek to carry your backpack and gear.

Trekking can take from two to six or more hours if the gorillas move before the park rangers locate them the next morning. The guides stop frequently to allow trekkers a chance to rest and take photos along the way. Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young. Coming face to face with a giant silverback must truly be one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth!

**Day 3: Volcanoes National Park**
Rise up early and report to the park headquarters by 7am where you meet the ranger guides for a briefing and then drive to the starting point of today’s trek to visit the endangered Rwandan golden monkeys, located in the Virunga Mountain ranges and often caught swinging on bamboo or casually lounging in the shade. Tracking of the golden monkeys is a thrilling experience that gives an opportunity to witness this beautiful species of monkeys with their golden fur coats.

By just following the traces of fresh leftovers from the bamboo shoots eaten, the trackers are able to locate them with in less than an hour. You will get to spend 1 hour watching these beautiful creatures as they try picking the bamboo shoots and make vast leaps from tree to tree and this is possible with their long tails that provide balance.

In the afternoon, you get to visit the Red Rocks Rwanda Initiative, a social enterprise that is all about the community promoting sustainable tourism through conservation programs bringing under-served communities into the tourism supply chain and supporting community development projects that help people help themselves. Here you can optionally choose to indulge in activities such as banana beer production, basket weaving, art & live painting, bee keeping and more.

**Day 4: Volcanoes National Park > Kigali**
Transfer to Kigali Airport for your onward flight.


Type of Journey:

Tailor-made journey: This is not a group tour. This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.

Inclusions

    • 3-nights’ accommodation at your property of choice
    • All meals (B, L, D) during your stay
    • Beverages including house wines, non-premium spirits, beers, and soft drinks
    • Meet & greet at Kigali International Airport
    • Private transfers with an English-speaking driver/guide as per the itinerary
    • Private sightseeing with an English-speaking driver/guide as per the itinerary
    • One golden monkey tracking permit in Volcanoes National Park
    • One gorilla tracking permit in Volcanoes National Park
    • A visit to the Red Rocks Initiative
    • Emergency evacuation coverage
    • National park fees
    • Laundry


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Terms and Conditions:

  • Please enquire about cross-season pricing
  • Please also enquire about pricing to add-on a Kigali city tour on Day 4
  • Surcharges apply for the Christmas & New Year’s period
  • Gorilla and golden monkey tracking are shared activities
  • The minimum age requirement for the Golden monkey permit is 12 years old
  • The minimum age requirement for the Mountain gorilla tracking permit is 15 years old
  • Other propertiesd to consider for your stay are Virunga Lodge and Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Not Included:
  • Pre-night accommodations in Kigali, Rwanda
  • Premium imported spirits and champagne
  • Gratuities
General Terms & Conditions: Deposits & final payments will be required to secure bookings. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent professional service fees will apply. We welcome all major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. Further terms & conditions apply. For full terms & conditions visit your local Travel Advisor today.

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