3-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Adventure
A short itinerary built for travellers with limited time. One gorilla trek, one golden monkey trek, and a visit to the Dian Fossey Fund's campus — arriving and departing Kigali with no wasted days.
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From $3,140 per person
2 sharing · Comfort lodges · varies by date
What this journey includes
- One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park
- Golden monkey trek in the bamboo forest
- Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
- Private 4x4 and driver-guide throughout
- Two nights' accommodation, all meals as listed
- Arrive and depart Kigali International Airport
The itinerary
Met on arrival at Kigali International Airport and assisted through immigration, then transferred to your hotel for a briefing in the lobby. The evening is free. We pre-book your packed breakfast for the early start the following morning.
Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel, standard room · Dinner, bed and breakfast
Comfort lodges on this journey
ComfortKigali Serena Hotel
A five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Kigali, offering elegant accommodations and world-class dining.
ComfortMountain Gorilla View Lodge
Ideally located for gorilla trekking, offering comfortable eco-cottages with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
These are our Comfort lodges. Premium and Signature options are available on request — tell us on the form and we will quote both.
Included and not included
Included
- Meet and greet at Kigali International Airport
- Private airport transfers and all ground transport in a 4x4
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Two nights' accommodation with meals as listed
- Gorilla trekking permit — $1,500 per person — included
- Golden monkey permit ($100)
- All listed activities
- Government taxes
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
- Our support from start to finish
Not included
- International and local flights
- Rwanda visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks not listed
- Optional activities
Good to know before you go
Note: gorilla permits are limited to 96 per day across 12 habituated families, 8 visitors per family. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable once issued.
What our guests say
"My husband and I just returned from our full day of gorilla trekking in Volcano National Park. We decided to take the trek last minute and reached out to a couple of licensed tour operators and we're so impressed with how quickly Gorille Africain Tours got back to us. From the beginning, the communication was excellent and timely."
Katie N
United States
"I recently returned from a fabulous trip to Rwanda organized by Gorille Africain Tours. Mwaka was very communicative and flexible in tailoring a trip that worked best for me. Peter was a wonderful driver and guide who was very knowledgeable about the parks and culture."
Courtney Smith
United States
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From $3,140 per person
2 sharing · Comfort lodges · varies by date and lodge level
Starting price per person, based on two travellers sharing, in our Comfort lodges. Your final price depends on travel dates, lodge level and group size. We confirm everything in writing before you commit.
Check dates and get a quote
Tell us your dates and we will confirm permit availability and send you a written quote for your exact trip. Permits are limited to 96 per day and sell out months ahead. We reply personally, usually within a few hours.
From $3,140 per person
Starting price per person, based on two travellers sharing, in our Comfort lodges. Your final price depends on travel dates, lodge level and group size. We confirm everything in writing before you commit.
Package Enquiry
We confirm everything in writing before you commit.