Description

Discover the heart of Rwanda’s wilderness on this 2-day Gorilla and Golden Monkeys Trekking Adventure in Volcanoes National Park. This journey offers an unforgettable encounter with the majestic mountain gorillas, an endangered species that calls the misty forests of the Virunga Mountains home. From the scenic drive through Rwanda’s lush landscapes to the exhilarating trek deep into the jungle, this adventure is a perfect blend of wildlife exploration and cultural discovery.

2 day gorilla highlight itinerary

Day 1 – Transfer from Kigali to Volcano National Park + Gorilla trekking

Day 2 – Golden Monkeys Trekking

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla trekking

Pick up in Kigali at 4 am and embark on the trip to Volcanoes National Park and it is expected to be at the park office by 6:30 am for the registration and a short briefing about the gorillas and allocation of Gorilla groups and guides. Thereafter get into the tropical rain forest and search for the mountain gorillas starting from where they were the previous day until you find them. You will find them doing their daily chores of feeding their young ones, climbing trees and others just relaxing take your best photographs having switched off your flash. This whole exercise takes a maximum of 1 hour and then return to hotel/Lodge for Lunch.  On the way to your hotel a visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Campus will be done.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation:  best view hotel /classic hotel /Five Volcanoes Boutique

Day 2: Golden Monkeys Trekking and transfer to Kigali

Rise up very early in the morning and have breakfast at the hotel and thereafter proceed to the office of Volcanoes National Park for another briefing before heading to the site where the golden monkeys trek starts. Normally the trekking takes around 3 hours.

After that experience you will have a lunch and thereafter start your trip to Kigali to your hotel / apartment.

 Meal plan: breakfast and lunch

Accommodation options (in Musanze):

Type of vehicles to be used:

• One to two people : 4×4 jeep (land cruiser prado)
• Three to six people : 4×4 jeep (safari car)

Pricing:

Inclusions:

• Transport: 4X4 jeep
•  Accommodation depending on the option (one night in standard room with single occupancy)
• Park entry fees + permits ( gorillas and golden monkeys)
• Access to Ellen DeGeneres Center
• Meals and soft drinks (one breakfast, 2 lunches, and one dinner)
• Wi-Fi in the vehicle

Exclusions:

• International flights and airport taxes
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Meals and drinks not specified
• Personal expenses
• Items not mentioned in inclusions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Booking Confirmation

To confirm a booking, a deposit of 70% of the total cost of the tour is required. And the balance of 30% has to be paid 30 days before the tour start date. If the booking is being confirmed within 30 days to the tour start date, then the total tour cost should be paid in full.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Any cancellation must be done via the email of Thinko Tours and Travels, and the cancellations for paid bookings will be refunded less the cancellation fees for administration cost and other costs as below:

You understand and accept when booking through us that you are bound by our supplier’s terms and conditions and accordingly any policies they may have on cancellation charges.

• Cancellation fee of 30% if the tour is cancelled within 30 days and above prior to the arrival date;
• Cancellation fee of 50% if the tour is cancelled between 16 and 30 days prior to the arrival date;
• Cancellation fee of 100% if the tour is cancelled within 15 days and less prior to the arrival date;
• Payment for Gorilla Permits is nonrefundable.

The refund will be done to the same account and using the same mode which was used for the payments. Note that there is no refund in the event of a no show for the existing reservations.