Overview
Day by day
Price
Embark on an extraordinary journey that seamlessly blends two of East Africa’s most captivating primate encounters across two iconic nations, from Rwanda’s mist-shrouded bamboo slopes of Volcanoes National Park to Uganda's ancient, primeval canopy of mgahinga national park. Over two unforgettable days, you’ll trek through the vibrant volcanic highlands to witness the lively, endangered golden monkeys before crossing the border into the mist-veiled mountains that serve as a sanctuary for the majestic mountain gorillas.
- You visit
- Kigali(Start) KigaliVolcanoes National ParkMgahinga Gorilla National Park Kigali(End)
- Highlights
- Gorilla trekking,Mountain climbing
- Vehicle used
Day 1: Transfer From Kigali - Golden Monkey Trekking
Our driver guide will pick you up from Kigali at your hotel of residence by 4:30AM in a 4x4 Land cruiser, have your breakfast packed and you will have scenic drive to Musanze, The home of mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and several hikes. On your way, you will have time to discover and view Rwandan landscapes and plains. You will enjoy the sunrise upon arrival; you will proceed to the Volcanoes national park headquarters-kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After the briefing you will drive for 25 minutes to get to the trek starting point and will have a 30 minutes’ walk to get to the park. Entering dense stands of bamboo interspersed with open glades; you will make your way deep into golden monkey territory. Guides lead visitors to the habitat of groups of ‘habituated’ golden monkeys – monkeys that have become accustomed to human presence. Though viewing is kept to a maximum of one hour, travelers can get an up-close look at the golden monkeys in their natural habitat. Adult monkeys frolic in plain view, feeding on bamboo leaves and leaping from perch to perch. Females carry their young, completely comfortable among onlookers. After the golden monkeys you will visit Gorilla Guardians Cultural Village former (Iby’Iwacu cultural center) this famed cultural hub, Run by reformed former poachers who are now dedicated conservationists, you will get to tour a replica of an ancient Rwandan King's palace, learn about traditional medicine from a local healer, try your hand at archery, and join in on the thundering drums and iconic Intore warrior dance celebration. After the experience you will check in at your resort stay overnight at Isange Paradise Resort.
Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking In Mgahinga-Uganda
Early morning BY 5:30AM, you will be picked up to cross the border and drive for about 45 minutes to Mughinga office for Gorilla trekking briefing and meet your guides for the day. After completing the park formalities, you are embarking on a once in a lifetime experience of trekking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long-lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Trekking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today. You will get within meters of the family and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. The trekking may be strenuous; up to six hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. We encourage for your own enjoyment to make sure that you are perfectly fit and healthy. (We’ve had people as old as 70 years old do gorilla tracking so this should not be a problem; all you need is to ask your driver guide to request a shorter group for you if cannot you trek far) It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers, gloves for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets (for you, not the gorillas) as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the gorillas, but it is an hour you will never forget. Drive back and have en route lunch cross border and have a scenic drive back Kigali our driver guide will drop you off at your hotel or Kigali international airport.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation not included
