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5-Day Golden Monkeys Trekking Community Based Activities

Accra, Rwanda

5-Day Golden Monkeys Trekking Community Based Activities

5.0 / 5 · 311 reviews Offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris 5-Day

Overview

Golden Rwanda Safaris will provide you with a driver/guide and overnight at the hotel Virunga. Experience the excitement and adventure of a lifetime trekking the mountain rainforests of Volcanoes National Park looking for and mingling among the spectacular Golden Monkey. Participate in local activities and take a boat cruise.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)

Via Ruhengeri (City), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Country & park

Rwanda

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

game drives & boat trip

Accommodation

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Dinner Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

5-Day Golden Monkeys Trekking Community Based Activities
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Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $3,300 USD $3,300 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $3,520 USD $3,520 USD

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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 accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Rates include a 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.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Ruhengeri (City)
Day 2 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 3 Ruhengeri (City)
Day 4 Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)
End Kigali (Kigali) (Day 5)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

15
Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & boat trip
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 1

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 2

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 3

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Day 4

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Meals at Own Expense

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.

Arrive Kigali and Overnight Musanze

Day 1

Arrive Kigali and Overnight Musanze

You will be met by an Golden Rwanda Safaris driver/guide at the Kigali International airport. You will take part in a debriefing about the safari then drive to and overnight at the hotel Virunga (you may choose to sleep in Kigali depending on Time arrived at the airport). Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Musanze (City) Stay: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Volcanoes National Park

Day 2

Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast you will drive to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival you will take part in a presentation on The Golden Monkey and a briefing by the Volcanoes National Park guides. We encourage trekkers to be physically fit and healthy. It is also important to wear good hiking boots, long trousers and gloves for protection against stinging nettles. You should bring snacks and sufficient drinking water as the trek is strenuous and the rainforest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the Golden Monkeys, but it is an hour you will never forget! After the visit, you will return to your hotel for lunch and later enjoy dinner and your overnight stay. 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: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Visit of Twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo

Day 3

Visit of Twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo

After Breakfast you will take part in a visit to Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo and do Canoeing/Kayaking then return for lunch at the Hotel before proceeding to the Community Based Activities. These activities provide interaction with the local village people and includes activities you can take part in such as talking with ex-poachers, learning about culture, marginalized people, agriculture, traditional healing, nature walks, and bird watching. An expert guide is provided for these activities in order to maximize the tour. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Musanze (City) Stay: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake Kivu Boat ride

Day 4

Lake Kivu Boat ride

After breakfast you will take off for a morning boat ride on Lake Kivu to visit Kinunu Coffee plantation. On the baot you will have the chance to see a variety of bird life and different water animals on the lake shore. You will also visit the Hot Springs and then return to the hotel for your overnight stay. Luxury hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Stay: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Luxury hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gisenyi - Kigali

Day 5

Gisenyi - Kigali

You will be picked up at your hotel and driven back to Kigali, with the short visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gizozi. At this stop, you will also have time for interaction with local people discovering their artisanal products for sale. You will then transfer towards Kigali airport. This is where your safari will end. Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense 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)

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)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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
Golden Rwanda Safaris
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Golden Rwanda Safaris

5.0 operator rating 311 reviews

"Choose us for your very own African experience and let the voyage of your lifetime begin! "The experience of living starts when you find the pleasure of enjoying, those little things around us creating unforgettable moments which last a lifetime. Each detail counts to satisfy our clients who travel to Rwanda, the heart of Africa". "THE SMART SAFARI COMPANY FOR YOU"

Offices In

Rwanda, Congo (DRC)

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)

Member Of

ASTA, APTA, RTTA, Tripadvisor & VISIT RWANDA

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Amazing first safari in Rwanda!

This was my first African safari experience, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Golden Rwanda Safari was recommended to me and did not disappoint! My guide was Muhammad and he was fun, informative and flexible! Great communication and I got to see 4 of the big 5, lots of zebra, giraffes, baboons, hippoes & birds galore!

Sibs · Australia

Verified

Highly recommended - had an amazing experience

I had an amazing experience with Golden Rwanda Safaris. Frank, the owner, was incredibly responsive as I booked and coordinated the trip via both email and WhatsApp and Sufiane was an absolutely amazing guide. He was extremely friendly, fun to hang out with, and had an amazing knowledge of the park and all of the animals that we saw. His ability to spot animals and point them out to me was insane. He spotted a few lions in the tall grass and was very patient with me as it took me more than 5 minutes to see them myself. Overall, the experience was incredible and I plan on booking with them again the next time I'm in Rwanda.

Shane · United States

Verified

Great service - super friendly and helpful

Myself and a colleague were in Rwanda for a business trip and decided to take advantage with a few days in the national park. The company was very communicative and easy to deal with. The service from Sufiani as our guide / driver was also great - very helpful, friendly, and knowledgable from the outset, picked us straight up from the airport and solved any issue or request we had over the 3/4 days. Would definitely recommend 👍 Hopefully will be back with the family at some point, and would defintely use again.

Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack

Jack · United Arab Emirates

Verified

Responsive, reliable, and responsible

We just returned from Akagera National Park in Rwanda. There were quite a few tour operators to choose from as we were planning our trip and making a selection was a little overwhelming. We finally settled on Golden Rwanda Safaris because Frank (the owner) was extremely responsive on WhatsApp. The other companies I contacted either never responded or responded with an itinerary and never followed up. I am glad we went with GRS. I was initially worried about booking a tour from the US and the legitimacy of the business, if you share the same concerns just know this is a legitimate business. We did a 5 day- 4 night tour of Akagera National Park, and it was amazing. GRS provided transportation and a guide throughout that time. It was all-inclusive so we didn’t have to worry about anything from the moment we stepped into the safari jeep. Our guide, Taufique, was amazing to experience the park with. He was passionate about the park and its resident animals. We saw just about everything from dwarf mongoose to lions. The highlight for me was spending two hours observing a herd of 60 elephants!! We didn’t feel rushed at any point in time. All in all it was an extremely successful trip. Upon our return to Kigali, Taufique, did a quick tour of the city to kill time until we could check in for our flight home. We were very appreciative to not sit in the Kigali airport for 6 hours. If you are considering GRS as your tour operator, I highly recommend them. You may also want to see if you can get Taufique as your guide. I have to also give a shoutout to Marc and Joshua who were our guides around Kigali for a day. A week prior to our safari tour, we made arrangements with GRS to take us around Kigali. Marc and Joshua took us around and was very accommodating as well. Joshua and Marc were very protective of us as we went into the local market and were swarmed by shop owners. Marc and Joshua were great.

Photo by Li-Ann
Photo by Li-Ann
Photo by Li-Ann
Photo by Li-Ann

Li-Ann · United States

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Tour FAQs

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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 accepts children who are 15 years and older.

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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: 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

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Golden Rwanda 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.

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