4-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trek
Gorilla Trekking Wildlife Challenging

4-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trek

Volcanoes National Park 4 days / 3 nights 1–8 people Nile Adventure Safaris

About This Tour

Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park was made famous by primatologist Dian Fossey and remains one of the world's most revered wildlife destinations. This 4-day itinerary combines gorilla trekking with golden monkey tracking and deep cultural experiences in the Land of a Thousand Hills.

Gorilla trekking in the Virungas is arguably the most intense wildlife encounter on earth — following armed rangers through bamboo forests to spend one hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family.

A visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Karisoke Research Centre and the Musanze Caves rounds out this exceptional primate journey.

Tour Highlights

Mountain Gorillas
Golden Monkeys
Karisoke Research Centre
Kigali City Tour
Musanze Caves

Day-by-Day Itinerary

4 days
1
Day 1
Day 1 — Arrive Kigali & City Tour

Arrive at Kigali International Airport. City tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial — a deeply moving essential visit. Transfer to Musanze in the Virunga foothills for briefing.

Safari Lodge Dinner
2
Day 2
Day 2 — Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Early morning briefing at the park HQ. Assigned a gorilla group, set off with rangers into the bamboo forest. Trek 1–4 hours to find the gorilla family. Spend one magical hour with the gorillas.

Safari Lodge Breakfast Lunch Dinner
3
Day 3
Day 3 — Golden Monkey Trek & Karisoke Research Centre

Morning golden monkey trekking — find the vivacious troop leaping through bamboo. Afternoon visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

Safari Lodge Breakfast Lunch Dinner
4
Day 4
Day 4 — Musanze Caves & Return to Kigali

Morning visit to the Musanze Caves and Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Return to Kigali for afternoon departure.

Breakfast Lunch

What's Included

  • Park entrance fees
  • Accommodation (as specified)
  • Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • All meals (as specified)
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • Drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Uganda visa ($50 single-entry)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry
  • Alcoholic beverages

Location

Starting from
$3,100
per person
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Group Size
1–8 people
Difficulty
Challenging
Available Dates
Aug 12, 2026 3 left
Sep 13, 2026 4 left
Sep 21, 2026 1 left
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