Book a 2 Days Rwanda golden monkey trekking tour to Volcanoes National park with superfine Safaris Limited. The trip also involves a city tour through Kigali for the best pre trekking experience. Enjoy a close encounter with the endangered golden monkeys in their natural habitat for as low as $100. The trip starts and ends in Kigali city
Primate Trekking in Volcanoes National park
Located in North western Rwanda, Volcanoes National park is a center for primate trekking for adventure seekers. The par is home to various primates which include the endangered mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, baboon, grey cheeked mangabeys, Red tailed monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, Black and white colobus monkeys.
Mountain gorilla trekking is the number one primate trekking activity done in Volcanoes National park at $1500 per permit. This is followed by golden monkey trekking which costs $100 per permit. Primate trekking is among the top travel experiences by most travelers on Rwanda Tours. All Rwanda primates and wildlife safaris are managed by Rwanda Development Board, the government body responsible for conservation and marketing
Top travel experiences in Volcanoes National park Rwanda
There are lots of lifetime travel experiences to do in Volcanoes National park Rwanda. These include mountain gorilla trekking tours, golden monkey trekking, bird watching, cultural tours, volcano climbing, visiting the twin lakes and nature walks among others. Game viewing to see the big five is another interesting activity done on Rwanda safaris not forgetting chimpanzee trekking/Canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park. A city tour in Kigali takes you to visit different sites such as the genocide memorial sites, Kimironko market and the Kigali Convention Centre. The 5 days Rwanda primates safari offers you chance to meet and interact with primates in their natural habitats
Trip summary
Day 1: Pick up, Kigali city tour & transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Golden Monkey trekking & departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up, Kigali city tour & transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrive at Kigali intentional airport; meet your driver guide from Superfine Safaris Limited and drive to Kigali. Enjoy a city ride to tour Kigali genocide memorial center, Kings’ palace, Kigali convention center, art galleries and other tourism spots in Kigali city. Thereafter, drive northwards to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze region. Dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/ Davinci Lodge
Day 2: Golden Monkey trekking & departure
Have a morning breakfast and transfer to Kinigi park headquarters for registration and briefing on the do and don’ts of golden monkey trekking. The hike starts at 8:00 am lasting for between 30 minutes to several hours deeding n where the endangered species will be. You will spend an hour in the company of the golden monkeys, enjoy their playful behaviors, take pictures and have fun. Hike back, meet your driver back and drive to Kigali for your connecting flight.
End of the tour
Tour Inclusions
• Golden monkey trekking permit
• Accommodation & meals
• Full time English speaking guide
• Bottled drinking water
• City tour
• Packed lunch
• Miscellaneous
• Government taxes
Tour exclusions
• Visa fees
• International flights
• Alcoholic beverages
• Driver tips
• Personal expenses such as shopping
• Extra activities not in the itinerary