4-Day Golden Monkey and Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Uganda
Overview
Tour Overview
This 4-day Rwanda-Uganda itinerary, combining golden monkey and gorilla trekking, offers a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and natural
Day by Day
Itinerary
Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda and City Tour
Day 1Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda and City Tour Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda and City Tour Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our guide, who will be your knowledgeable companion throughout this incredible 4-day journey. After a pleasant meet and greet, you will embark on a city tour of Kigali, Rwanda's charming capital, known for its cleanliness and greenery. The city tour may include a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant tribute to the lives lost during the 1994 genocide. Gain insights into Rwanda's history, resilience, and the remarkable progress the country has made since then. After the city tour, you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park, a scenic drive that offers glimpses of Rwanda's beautiful countryside. Upon arrival, you'll check into your accommodation nestled in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains. You'll enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge, surrounded by the tranquility of the forest, before retiring for the night in anticipation of the adventures to come. 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 Hippo
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You'll start your day with a hearty breakfast at the lodge, fueling up for an exciting day ahead. Today, you will have the unique opportunity to track the playful golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing from the park rangers on the rules and guidelines for golden monkey trekking, you will set off into the lush forest with your expert guide. As you trek through the verdant vegetation, listen for the distinctive calls of the golden monkeys and keep your eyes peeled for their shimmering coats. Golden monkeys are known for their acrobatic antics and social interactions, providing a captivating wildlife encounter. You'll spend quality time observing and photographing these charming primates in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch. Thereafter, you'll head to the border, where, after clearing, you 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 GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone Buffa
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi You'll enjoy an early breakfast to fuel up for the day’s adventure. You'll head to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing on the trekking procedures, safety measures, and the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas. You'll embark on a guided trek into the forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. You'll enjoy the experience of observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat for up to one hour. Carry a packed lunch to enjoy during the trek. You'll trek back to the park headquarters. Later, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive is through a beautiful part of the country, often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its cool weather. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim, as it is bilharzia-free. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Accommodation: Itambira Island Resort Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake Bunyonyi Activities and Transfer to Kigali
Day 4Lake Bunyonyi Activities and Transfer to Kigali Lake Bunyonyi Activities and Transfer to Kigali You'll wake up to serene lake views and breakfast. You'll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise, visiting islands like Punishment Island. After check out, you'll drive back to Kigali, crossing the Uganda-Rwanda border. If time allows, you'll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial or Kimironko Market before drop-off at your hotel or the airport. Main Destination: Kigali International Airport (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 guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Kafu Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. The exact order, cont
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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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Kafu Safaris were very professional in booking our safaris responding to emails quickly, and changing the itinerary when required to do so. The Safari was veryu well run with excellent accomodation and tour guides who allowed us to...
Simon was an excellent driver and guide. He answered all of our questions and was very respectful to us and all of the people we encountered. Kafu had a great itinerary, we loved the early mornings to see the animals at their most active.
Kafu we really responsive when we were trying to plan our trip allowing us to make additions and changes to suit us. We were met in Kigali by an excellent guide who enjoyed showing us his country. We were in mid range lodges which we...
Our tour was a great value and we stayed in some very nice places. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. He knew where and when to be to have a high percentage chance of seeing animals. The food was excellent and we...
Deogratius at Kafu Safaris replied to my message promptly regarding a 3 day safari tour to Murchison Falls NP, which I booked while in Uganda at short notice. He explained everything I needed to know and always replied quickly to any...
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