Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Experience - 5 Days in Rwanda
2025
Experience an unforgettable 5-day adventure in Rwanda, including a unique gorilla trekking experience.
Start with a guided tour of Kigali, including the Genocide Memorial, Nyandungu Ecological Park, and Nyamirambo Women's Center.
On day two, you'll transfer to Musanze for an exceptional encounter with the golden monkeys, followed by an educational visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus.
On days three and four, you'll spend two consecutive days trekking with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, each with a different family to enrich your experience.
Day five concludes your adventure with a canoeing activity on the Mukungwa River, before returning to Kigali to visit the Ingabo Art Museum and shop for souvenirs.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane.
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From 5€ / person
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Detail of the stay : Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Experience - 5 Days in Rwanda - 5 days
Kigali city tour
Discover Kigali and Rwanda's cultural richness on a guided tour.
Visit the Genocide Memorial, a place of remembrance dedicated to the victims of the 1994 genocide.
Continue with a stroll through the Nyandungu Ecological Park, a preserved natural area combining biodiversity, green paths and ponds.
Finally, visit the Nyamirambo Women's Center, a community project that supports women while offering workshops on traditional Rwandan cuisine, crafts and culture.
Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge
Trekking with the Golden Monkeys & Visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus
Steps: Parc National Des Volcans
After a morning briefing at Volcanoes National Park, set off to meet the golden monkeys, rare and playful primates that you'll observe in their natural habitat for an hour.
Then visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, dedicated to gorilla research and conservation, to learn more about their behavior and protection efforts.
Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge
First Trekking with the Gorillas
Steps: Parc National Des Volcans
Meet mountain gorillas in their natural environment, in the heart of the dense forest of Volcanoes National Park.
Once the gorilla group has been located, you'll spend an hour in their company, observing their behavior, social interactions and daily life.
Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge
Second Gorilla Trek
Steps: Parc National Des Volcans
Return to the park for a second trekking experience, this time with another gorilla family, to strengthen your bond with these majestic creatures and diversify your observation.
Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge
Canoeing on the Mukungwa River and return to Kigali
Steps: Kigali
Embark on a thrilling canoeing experience on the Mukungwa River, taking in the magnificent scenery of green hills and majestic volcanoes.
Then return to Kigali to visit the Ingabo Art Museum, which showcases local art and creativity.
End your adventure with a souvenir shopping session, before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
