Trek the gorillas and visit the golden monkeys! The little-known golden monkey (cercopithecus mitis kandt) is listed as "endangered". The newly habituated troops of more than 40 individuals are found in the Virunga Conservation Area and they are the only ones in Africa!
- Min. 2 participants. For gorillas the min. age is 15 years.
- You can choose from 2 hotel categories. see the hotels proposed in the Day by Day program, itinerary)
- Only the Park Authorities will assign you a gorilla group. Communicate your wishes to our driver-guide he will make some arrangements for you! The Sussa group leaves at the Karisimbi volcano and is more challenging with much longer hiking times!
- Flash photography is not permitted when tracking the gorillas.
- What is included?
Tour Includes: Airport transfers, accommodation, all meals, plenty of mineral water, the services of a driver-guide, all park and entry fees, all activities as per programme: visit of Kigali including the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, 1 gorilla trekking and the visit of the golden monkeys.
Excludes: Airline ticket, beverages, tips, visas and personal expenses.
- What to bring with you?
Money for your personal expenses (average of $ 50), outfit with adapted colours for wildlife observation, good walking shoes, raingear, a few long-sleeve shirts, slippers, sweater for cool evenings, sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sun cream, video/photo camera, a 200 mm or longer lens is very useful, reserve batteries, films and a torch.
Day 1 : Arrival and transfer to Kinigi (Volcanoes NP)
Meet and greet at the Kigali International Airport by your Magic Safaris driver-guide. Depending on your arrival time, your driver-guide may propose you a visit of Kigali city which includes the Genocide Memorial centre at Gisozi.
Transfer to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes. Diner (D) is included in the package. Hotel accommodation at your choice.
Flights: There are aily flights to Kigali out of Nairobi with Kenya Airways and Rwandair Express. This makes it easy to combine your short gorilla safari with another East-African safari.
Accommodation : Kinigi Guest House, Mountain Gorilla Nest, Virunga Lodge
Day 2 : Gorilla Tracking
After breakfast, you will depart for the Headquarters of the Park where your driver-guide will accomplish the necessary formalities for you. You will meet your ranger guide(s) for a briefing about the greatest animal experience ever!
Magic Safaris will drive you to the slopes of one of the Virunga volcanoes for your trekking. After the trekking, if time allows lunch at Ruhengeri and an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo). Overnight at Kinigi. Your guide will make the necessary arrangements for the next Day.
Accommodation : Kinigi Guest House, Mountain Gorilla Nest, Virunga Lodge
Activities : Gorilla Trekking
Parks & places : Volcanoes National Park
Day 3 : Visit of the Golden Monkeys - transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, you will report to the  headquarters for a visit of the golden monkeys (cercopithecus mitis kandti). A visit to the golden monkeys is very different experience from gorilla-viewing, the monkeys react and interact differently; they will keep on playing hide-and-seek much to the delight of the visitors. On your way to Kigali several stops will be made to admire the scenery. Rwanda is the country of the thousand hills! Overnight in Kigali at your hotel. (B-L-D)
Accommodation : Hotel Chez Lando, Intercontinental , Milles Collines
Activities : Guided Nature Walks & Hikes.
Parks & places : Volcanoes National Park
Day 4 : Kigali Visit and Departure
Pick up at your hotel, depending on you departure time and if you missed the opportunity the first Day, you will have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial centre at Gisozi. Transfer to the Airport for your departure.
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