6 Days Gorillas Monkeys & Bisoke Climb

The 6 Days Gorillas, Monkeys & Bisoke Climb gives you a chance to double trek gorillas and golden monkeys. The safari starts and ends in Kigali.
The tour takes you to Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park) a home to about 300 mountain gorillas live. You can stand a chance to track mountain gorillas twice, climb the Visoke volcano and track the golden monkeys.

Tour Highlights

  • Kigali city tour
  • Gorilla Trekking Adventure
  • Mount Bishoke hike
  • Golden Monkeys & Gorillas in the mist

Itinerary Summary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to Kinigi
  • Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 3: Hike Mt Bisoke and visit the Crater Lake on the top
  • Day 4: Golden Monkeys tracking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 5: Gorillas in the Mist
  • Day 6: Kigali Genocide and departure

Day 1: Arrival at the Airport.

When you arrive at the Airport, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to  Volcanoes National Park with a private vehicle and driver. Your guide will take you on a Kigali city tour. The new prosperous city features a number of thriving markets and features the evergreen mountain terrains famous in Rwanda.

Where to stay:
* Up-market: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorillas Nest Lodge
* Moderate: La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
* Low Budget: Kinigi Guest House or Muhavura Lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Have breakfast early in the morning and go to ORTPN offices where the briefing is held. you will be divided into groups of eight and then you head for gorilla trekking. While on your trek, you will be able to see other animals in this forest like, the colorful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, plus the elusive populations of buffalo and elephant.

Gorilla trekking is a very tiresome activity but the excitement of getting into contact with these endangered gorillas will wipe away your intricacy of the strenuous trek. You will be allowed to spend some time about an hour with these gorillas watch the adults feeding their young ones, see how they live in the rain forests.

Accommodation:
* Up-market: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorillas Nest Lodge
* Moderate: La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
* Low Budget: Kinigi Guest House or Muhavura Lodge.

Day 3. Hike mt Bisoke and visit Crater Lake on the top

You will leave the hotel very early in the morning after breakfast to meet with your 6 days Gorillas, Monkeys & Bisoke Climb Safari guide then drive to the park entrance where you will start your hike. Hiking mountain Visoke/Bisoke takes 1-2hrs up and 1hr down depending on your fitness.

Day 4: Golden Monkeys tracking in Parc National des Volcans

After breakfast, you will set off to the forest to track the Golden Monkeys. You will encounter other primate species as vervet monkeys, baboons, and a huge variety of bird species and butterflies. The 6 days Gorillas, Monkeys & Bisoke Climb Safari guide will be ready to answer your questions about fauna and flora and any other questions in relation to the trek.

Day 5: Gorillas Trekking in the Mist

Very early in the morning, trek up for the second unforgettable experience with the Gorillas and other wildlife.

Day 6: Kigali Transfer and Departure

Drive to Kigali and if time allows, have another visit to the town  especially the genocide memorial sites. Transfer to the airport

End of the 6 days Gorillas, Monkeys & Bisoke Climb Safari

Included

 Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit – $1,500

 Park Entrance Fees

 Accommodation and Meals as per Itinerary

 4×4 Safari Transportation to/from airport

 English Speaking Tour Guide/Driver

Not Included

 Tourist Entry Visa

 International Flight Tickets

 Travel Insurance

 Items of Personal Nature

 Tips and Gratuities