Book this 4-Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, and Dian Fossey Tour to combine two primate experiences with a tribute visit in Volcanoes National Park.
Reward yourself with two primate experiences when you book this tour. Gorilla tracking and golden monkey tracking are equally awesome activities. You will also get to pay tribute to Dian Fossey, a woman who played a vital role in the conservation of mountain gorillas.
This tour can be customized to suit your preferences if requested.
4-Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, and Fossey Tour Highlights
- 4-day Rwanda tour with gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and a Dian Fossey site visit
- Road transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
- Optional visit to Musanze Caves on the first day
- Overnight stay at a lodge near the park
- Morning briefing at the park headquarters before gorilla trekking
- Guided forest walk to search for mountain gorillas
- Spend one hour observing the gorillas and taking photos without flash
- Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about local traditions and dance
- Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Visit Dian Fossey’s grave at the Karisoke Research Center
- Return transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure
Brief 4-Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, and Fossey Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking
- Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking
- Day 4: Dian Fossey Grave Visit
Detailed 4-Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, and Fossey Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrive and transfer to Volcanoes National Park in the northern province of Rwanda. In the afternoon, you can choose to visit the mysterious Musanze Caves.
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking
Today, bond with mountain gorillas in the jungle of Volcanoes National Park. Wake up early and arrive at the park headquarters in Kinigi on time for the pre-briefing meeting. The meeting lasts only 30 minutes, where you will be allocated a mountain gorilla group to trek. After the meeting, head into the jungle to search for gorillas. Depending on your luck, this could take 2 to 8 hours.
After meeting the gorillas, return to your lodge, then visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village in the afternoon for a cultural experience.
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking
This morning, trek golden monkeys, with an optional activity in the afternoon if interested.
Day 4: Dian Fossey Grave Visit
Wake up early and head to the Karisoke Research Center to visit Dian Fossey’s grave. Afterward, drive to Kigali City to catch your departure flight.
Book this 4-Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, and Dian Fossey Tour today and enjoy two primate treks and a meaningful conservation tribute.
