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French2 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking
Offered by - Kingfisher Journeys
Tour Features
Rwanda is a beautiful lush green, landlocked country in the heart of Africa, known as "the land of a thousand hills". This destination is rich in flora and fauna and has stunning natural beauty with its scenic rolling hills as far as the eyes can see. The country hosts many rare species of animals including numerous endemic species of birds, Akagera National Park, a great location for safari and Nyungwe, one of the oldest continuously forested locations in the world with its spectacular scenery and primate viewing. And on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes themselves, you can meet and walk amongst a family of endangered mountain gorillas. The pinnacle of wildlife experiences, to spend an hour in the company of a remarkably gentle silverback gorilla is an encounter unlike any other on Earth. But wherever you go, the warm, friendly people of Rwanda will make you welcome as they enjoy showing visitors their way of life, local traditions and community initiatives that are new opportunities for local people. Welcome to Rwanda.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Normal 4x4, Canoe. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Golden Monkey Trekking and CanoeingThis morning your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Volcanoes National Park. The journey is approximately 106 km and will take between 2 and 3 hours. Today you will head into the forest to track down an endangered species of monkey known as the Golden Monkey. Spend 1 hour watching monkey families play in the forest! This is a great introduction to wildlife, as the proceeds from tourist visits go towards research to protect these species and preserve the environment so they don’t become extinct. And if you love birds, be sure to ask your guides about the species you can spot along the trails. If you’re lucky, this could include the rather impressive Blue Turaco! Meet at Volcanoes National Park headquarters at 07:00, and at 08:00 you will set off on a trek through the forest and spend an hour with a troop of 40-100 playful golden monkeys that jump and run around the perimeter. This rare species is listed as endangered, and the park is currently home to two troops of about 80 monkeys, which are used to visiting tourists. You will go on a trek to find the golden monkeys in the same way as you would on a gorilla trek: a small group of no more than six people will spend an hour with the monkeys once you have spotted them. They are very energetic creatures, jumping from tree to tree, and it is fascinating to watch them in their daily life. . Discover this special way of travelling through the countryside in our modern canoes, located in the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes! Admire the stunning views, watch for numerous birds, spot otters and meet friendly communities. Led by an experienced Kingfisher Journey organizer, this river is mostly very gentle and flat. In some sections it is short and easy, while in other sections the water flows quite fast . Musanze town centre is a 15 minute drive away (from Kinigi it’s about another 15 minutes). Here the activity leader will give you a briefing on the riverbank before you head out on the water. The first section is a nice and easy opportunity to learn how to handle a canoe, floating gently downstream. After about 20-30 minutes you’ll stop and have a short additional briefing on a small ramp where helmets are required. Then, heading deep into the countryside, you’ll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of rural Rwanda. You’ll also be told about a section of about 200 metres where the water speeds up as it rounds a few corners. After 2.5-3 hours on the water the trip ends just after the road bridge. The return to Musanze takes about 20 minutes and Kinigi is another 15 minutes. Dinner and overnight at Volcanoes of Tilorez Ecolodge
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Mountain Gorilla TrekkingUpon arrival, everyone will be divided into groups of up to 8 people and may join other tourists before being assigned a ranger. You will then drive a short distance to the trailhead where you will venture into the forest for approximately 1-3 hours to meet the gorillas. Once you find them, spending an hour with these incredible primates will be an experience of a lifetime that you will never forget. Seeing a family of mountain gorillas and walking among them is a unique wildlife encounter on Earth. You will be so close to individual gorillas. Joking teenagers will misbehave and playful children will constantly demand their parents’ attention, while aunts and uncles wander together in a large family group under the watchful eye of a silvery silhouette. You may just be a visitor, but for a short time you will be part of them in an amazing way. families. Back at headquarters, return to your hotel for a celebratory lunch, then enjoy the afternoon to relax or visit local community projects in the area. This afternoon, after today's fun in the park, your driver will take you from Volcanoes National Park back to Kigali. The journey is approximately 106 km and will take between 2 and 3 hours.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Oct 8, 2024 - Oct 8, 2025
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Offered By
Kingfisher Journeys
Rwanda
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