Duration
3-Day
Accra, Rwanda
3-Day Mountain Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trek
Overview
This 3 day private mid range tour starts from 2800 US dollars per person all inclusive based on two people sharing. Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park on day one to prepare for your mountain gorilla encounter on day two. On day three visit the golden monkeys before returning to the city. This efficient primate safari offers a close up look at famous wildlife in their natural volcanic habitat including all meals and mid range accommodation.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Genocide Memorial (Kigali), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Rwanda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$3,229 USD
$2,922 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$3,229 USD
$2,922 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$3,229 USD
$2,922 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Quote flow
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Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1
Genocide Memorial (Kigali)
Day 2-3
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
End
Kigali (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: gorilla trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Today, you will be welcomed by Attractive Safaris at your hotel or at the airport. You will then go on a Kigali city tour, where you will have the chance to visit the Kigali genocide memorial, dedicated to Unesco heritage in 2023, will take you back to the barbarity of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, which decimated the country and left around a million dead. You will then continue by car on the Gakenge-Gifurwe-Burera-Musanze road to admire the spectacular terraces on the hills and the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. - Lunch at one restaurant of Ruhondo Lake. - Then transfer straight to your hotel at the foot of the Volcanoes to be ready for the next day's visit to the famous Mountain Gorillas. Accommodation at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge or similar Meals: Lunch and dinner (Breakfast not included). Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali) Stay: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Mountain gorillas hike
Early breakfast before proceeding to the park head quarters where visitors assemble at 07:00 a.m for a briefing on how to “behave “while in the company of a gorilla group. Once the group of gorillas have been spotted and approached thanks to the trackers, at a distance of 5 meters maximum, so as not to disturb them, you spend one hour with the gorillas which is a truly amazing experience " before trekking back to the base and return to your lodge. Encountering the mountain gorillas in the wild is a truly humbling and emotional experience, one that you are sure to remember for the rest of your life. Then back to the foot of the volcano to return at your hotel. Following lunch, experience the heart of Rwandan culture at Iby’iwacu Cultural Village. Here, you’ll discover traditional music, dance, crafts, and the stories of Rwanda’s people. Accommodation Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge or similar Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Golden monkey hike
Early in the morning at 7:00 am: after enjoying your breakfast, head for adventure trekking for the rare golden monkeys in the bamboo forest. This genus of golden primates is only present in the conservation area of the Volcanoes National Park. Two clans were used to the human presence. Although the sight and stay with these monkeys is maintained for up to a maximum of one hour, you will be able to observe golden monkeys in their natural habitat up close. After lunch, return to Kigali, and then transfer to the airport or elsewhere of your choice in Kigali City. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Dinner not included) End of safari. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Attractive Safaris
4.8 operator rating
Attractive Safaris is an East African tourism and travel agency company with destination options in Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and the Republic of Congo. They provide guided tours, excursions, air ticketing, hotel bookings, car hirings, seminars, and conferences. In addition, they have Kibeho pilgrimage trips for travelers looking for a more religious experience in combination with a traditional African safari adventure.
Office In
Rwanda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, RTTA, Tripadvisor, VISIT RWANDA, Petit Futé & PSF
Tour Types
Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Attractive Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Attractive Safaris.
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