3-Day Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek
Overview
Tour Overview
The golden monkey trekking tour in Volcanoes National Park is one of the top adventures to do in Rwanda. The activity involves a relatively easy trek through
Day by Day
Itinerary
Travel to Volcano National Park
Day 1Travel to Volcano National Park Travel to Volcano National Park You will be met by our driver guide at the Kigali Airport/Hotel in Kigali and we'll proceed with a guided tour to the fast-growing neighborhoods of Kigali that are changing the face of the city. There is an opportunity to visit the presidential museum which is the residence of two of the former Presidents of Rwanda. Here you will have an opportunity to learn a bit about the political history of Rwanda. We will drive through the older commercial and residential areas with a major stop at the Kigali Genocide Memorial site commemorating the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Stop for lunch then drive to Musanze. If time allows, you will visit two twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop. Your overnight will be at a budget hotel. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Hotel Muhabura Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Bre
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Wake up for early breakfast and transfer to the park head offices in Kinigi by 7.00 am. Join the other golden monkey trekkers and meet the ranger guide for a few minutes to talk about the activity and the park. At 8.00 am, you'll transfer to the trailhead just outside the park. Enjoy great views of the mountain scenery as you start your trek into the park to find the golden monkeys. The golden monkeys live near the edge of the park in the bamboo forests where the ground is relatively flat and easy to trek. Find the monkeys and follow them as they feed, notice how they skillfully pick the young bamboo leaves from the tip of the bamboo tree. They may also move out of the park into the potato fields. How they love the potatoes! After an amazing one hour with the golden monkeys, you will return to the trailhead. Drive back to the lodge for lunch and thereafter, head to the border. After clearing, we will proceed to Bwindi. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more Giraf
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Transfer to Kigali Airport
Day 3Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Transfer to Kigali Airport Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Transfer to Kigali Airport You will have an early breakfast and be driven to the park headquarters for a briefing about what to do and not do while on a gorilla trek. After the briefing, you will set for the trekking in very thick vegetation. Trekking gorillas in Bwindi, Uganda, is quite challenging as it involves moving over the rugged terrain of steep slopes and valleys. The jungle is very lively with rich forest sounds. The trek ranges between 2–8 hours and you'll have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited. Come back and we'll head to the border to cross to Rwanda. You will drive to Kigali to catch your evening departure flight. Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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My husband and I did a 10 day safari tour for our honeymoon through Frena Adventures. To say our experience was incredible is an understatement. We had Ron as our personal tour guide throughout the entirety of the trip and he truly made our...
We booked Frena Adventures for our trip to Uganda and Rwanda in December 2025. Ronald, our guide and driver, was our first point of contact. Communication before our trip via WhatsApp was clear and easy - all our questions were answered. ...
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Frena Adventures for an unforgettable 9-day holiday in Uganda. The entire trip was beautifully organized, filled with breathtaking moments, and truly one of the best travel experiences I’ve...
I had a 2 day itinerary from Kigali to both the Volcanoes National Park and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Ronnie was my driver and the car was very comfortable (this is important for me as I can get travel sick otherwise). The tour was...
We had a spectacular Honeymoon trip with Frena Adventures seeing the gorillas chill in Bwindi Forest, seeing the wonderful culture of Rwanda and Uganda, and watching the Golden Monkeys jump around in Volcanoes National Park. It was a...
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